Tridev

Tridev

Year: 1989

Runtime: 173 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rajiv Rai

CrimeAction

An intense, action‑driven saga follows a disgraced police inspector determined to restore his honor. His quest puts him head‑to‑head with a terrorist network and the vengeful brother of his lover, leading to explosive confrontations. The film features Naseeruddin Shah, Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit, Sangeeta Bijlani, Sonam, Anupam Kher and Amrish Puri.

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Timeline – Tridev (1989)

Trace every key event in Tridev (1989) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Investigation begins against Bhujang

Inspector Karan Saxena, the son of a respected judge, is introduced as an honest and diligent cop. He is engaged to Divya, the daughter of Commissioner Mathur. He is assigned to investigate the assassination of an honest politician, a crime orchestrated by the ruthless crime lord Bhujang.

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2

Ramesh Tejani provides critical intel

Karan takes small-time arms dealer Ramesh Tejani into custody. Ramesh provides crucial information that enables Karan to arrest Bhujang's associate, Don, revealing the extent of Bhujang's network.

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3

Retaliation hits: murder and framing

Bhujang retaliates by murdering Karan's father, Judge Saxena, and Ramesh Tejani. He also has Don released from jail and frames Karan for wrongdoing, driving political pressure to remove him from the case.

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4

Karan is transferred to Madhopur

Under political pressure, Karan is transferred to the remote village of Madhopur. Commissioner Mathur also presses him to break his engagement with Divya, though Divya remains steadfast in her support.

Madhopur
5

Karan befriends Jai Singh

In Madhopur, Karan meets Jai Singh, a fiery outlaw seeking revenge for his father's murder. The two form an uneasy alliance as Jai's vendetta against Bhujang intertwines with Karan's mission.

Madhopur
6

Renuka and the corrupt minister

Jai falls for Renuka, a film actress who is the daughter of a corrupt minister. The minister is secretly on Bhujang's payroll, a fact Renuka does not know.

Madhopur
7

Ravi is drawn into Bhujang's gang

Commissioner Mathur's son Ravi is drawn into Bhujang's criminal circle, placing him at the heart of the network. His infiltration complicates Karan's mission as the trio begins to organize opposition.

Madhopur
8

Divya is kidnapped to force release

Bhujang kidnaps Ravi's younger sister Divya to force the release of Raghav from prison. The kidnapping raises the stakes for everyone involved and tests loyalties.

Madhopur
9

Ravi helps break Raghav out; Natasha revealed

Ravi helps break Raghav out of jail to rescue Divya and, in the process, joins Bhujang's gang to gather intelligence. He meets Natasha, Ramesh's sister, who is undercover to avenge her brother's death.

Madhopur
10

Karan's supposed death; Divya's heartbreak

As Mathur decides to bring Karan back to the city, Bhujang orders Ravi and his associates to kill him. It appears Karan is dead, and Divya mourns, vowing never to marry again. In truth, Karan and Ravi have staged his death to continue the fight.

Madhopur
11

Trio begins dismantling Bhujang's empire

Karan and Ravi, aided by Divya, Natasha, and Renuka, begin dismantling Bhujang's illegal properties and killing his henchmen. Ravi feeds Karan crucial information that helps thwart a major bank robbery, which costs Goga and Inspector Suraj Singh their lives.

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12

Jai joins the fight; Bhujang's identity revealed

Jai recognizes Bhujang as the man who killed his father and joins Karan against Bhujang. The alliance strengthens the fight against the crime lord.

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13

Formation of the Tridev

Karan, Jai, and Ravi declare themselves the 'Tridev' and unite to take Bhujang down. They coordinate with Divya, Natasha, and Renuka as their plan takes shape.

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14

Storming Bhujang's hideout

The Tridev, with their allies, storm Bhujang's hideout after being framed for the crimes and escaping capture. They fight through Bhujang's men to reach him.

Bhujang's hideout
15

Final confrontation and justice

In the climactic battle, the Tridev defeat Bhujang and kill the crime lord, delivering justice for their families. The three couples—Karan and Divya, Ravi and Natasha, and Jai and Renuka—celebrate their union as peace returns.

Bhujang's hideout

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