Thank You

Thank You

Year: 2011

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Anees Bazmee

Comedy

When three unfaithful husbands betray their wives, the betrayed women turn to a sharp‑witted private investigator who specializes in extramarital affairs. Determined to catch the lovers red‑handed, the skeptical spouses devise a plan that mixes comedy with suspense, leading to a series of clever confrontations and unexpected revelations.

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1

Introduction of the trio and their wives in Toronto

Raj Malhotra, Vikram Chopra and Yogi Mathur are close partners who run the Virgin Yacht Company in Toronto. They lead philanderers' lives while their wives—Sanjana, Shivani, and Maya—seem equally skilled at keeping up appearances. The setup establishes a web of infidelity and friendship that drives the plot.

Present day Toronto, Virgin Yacht Company offices
2

Sanjana and Shivani uncover Raj's possible affairs

Sanjana bumps into Maya and starts suspecting Raj might be lying to her. They later meet Shivani, who deduces that Raj is having an affair. The wives are oblivious to the depth of their husbands' deceptions, at least for now.

Soon after meeting Maya Sanjana's social circle, Toronto
3

Maya recommends Kishan, a private detective

Maya suggests that Sanjana talk to Kishan, a private detective who specializes in extramarital affairs. Sanjana is skeptical at first, but the idea of a dirt-digger with leverage intrigues her. Kishan's brusque demeanor hints at a harder-edged method.

Shortly after the confrontation Kishan's office / Maya's suggestion
4

New Year's Eve party nearly exposes Raj

At a lavish New Year's Eve party, Kishan summons Raj's girlfriends and nearly exposes Raj to Sanjana. Vikram intervenes, persuading Yogi to go along with the ruse to protect Raj. The tension spikes as infidelity risks surface publicly.

New Year's Eve New Year's Eve party
5

KD declines but recommends a private investigator

Vikram contacts his intelligence officer friend K.D., who declines to help but suggests hiring a private investigator. That advice steers them toward Kishan, who already has a conflicting role in Sanjana's world. The plan to uncover the truth gains steam.

Soon after the New Year's Eve party KD's office
6

Kishan reveals his double game and records Yogi

Kishan proposes to help find the buster who aided Sanjana and is revealed as Sanjana's informer. He secretly records Yogi confessing his affairs and edits the audio with a voiceover to frame him. The plot thickens as Kishan starts playing both sides.

That night Kishan's office
7

Altered video sabotages Yogi's date

The altered confession video is shown to Raj and Vikram, prompting them to sabotage Yogi's hotel date with Sweety. Maya is tipped off, and Yogi senses the sting of being exposed. The trio's trust begins to crumble under Kishan's manipulation.

That night Kishan's studio / hotel scene
8

Raj exposed in media; Vikram's waterside plan

Kishan orchestrates media stories that depict Raj meeting another woman, catching him at a vulnerable moment. The on-the-run Raj calls Vikram to a waterside spot the next morning, where Vikram pitches a ruse that Raj is an undercover officer on a mission against a feared king. The deceit begins to be widely accepted.

That evening; following day morning Media outlets; waterside location
9

Sanjana forgives Raj; Kishan is snubbed

Sanjana forgives Raj for the moment, encouraged by Kishan's machinations, yet she snubs Kishan for orchestrating the exposure. The fragile peace is tested as trust remains in question. The trio continues to navigate the murky web Kishan has woven.

Following the media expose Sanjana's home
10

Kishan unveils himself as the mastermind

Kishan reveals that he is the 'three-in-one' miscreant who has manipulated Raj, Vikram, and Yogi. Sanjana openly defends him, surprised by the extent of his motives and his past as a reformed philanderer with a purpose. Raj contemplates divorce in the heat of the confrontation.

Post-stadium events start Office confrontation / public setting
11

Stadium masquerade forces confessions

Kishan stages a stadium masquerade where the trio is blindfolded and presented as the King. He, still in disguise, coerces Raj and Vikram to confess their affairs in front of Sanjana, Shivani, and Maya. Shivani collapses and Sanjana weeps as the truth comes out publicly.

During the stadium event Stadium
12

Kishan's backstory and the reform mission

Kishan recounts his past and his wife Divya’s suicide, explaining why he reforms and helps women facing philandering husbands. Sanjana is reminded of Divya, strengthening her resolve to seek better outcomes. Vikram is urged to apologize to Shivani for his missteps.

After the stadium confrontation Kishan's disclosures; group setting
13

Remarriage and reconciliation

Raj and Sanjana remarry, while Vikram and Maya decide to reconcile their relationship. Kishan advises Vikram to apologize to Shivani, who ultimately forgives him. The families begin to rebuild trust amid lingering tension.

Shortly after the stadium events Remarriage ceremony venue
14

Kuku hints at Kishan's next mission

Mid-ceremony, Kanisha 'Kuku' Arora asks about Kishan's whereabouts. Trishna implies that Kishan has moved on to help another Sanjana, suggesting his work is ongoing. The story closes with Kishan walking away, playing the flute on the streets.

Halfway through the ceremony Ceremony site; streets

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