Watan Ke Rakhwale

Watan Ke Rakhwale

Year: 1987

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rama Rao Tatineni

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Confounding law enforcement, a covert syndicate with powerful contacts sows chaos and siphons vast sums of money. An incisive secret agent begins closing in, determined to bring the operation down. Alerted to his pursuit, the gang mounts a ruthless counter‑strike to eliminate him, leading to a tense showdown, threatening the city's stability.

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1

Radha's privileged world after her father's death

Radha Pratap leads a privileged life under her widowed father, Raja Pratap, her grandmother, and her uncle who runs a mental hospital. After Raja Pratap dies in a car accident, Radha's secure world begins to change as expectations and family machinery push her toward a strategic marriage. The event sets the stage for the arranged marriage that follows.

After Raja Pratap's death
2

An arranged marriage to Naresh Puri

Radha's marriage to Naresh Puri is arranged to unite two wealthy families. The impending ceremony places Radha at the center of high-society expectations and strategic alliances. The wedding is planned as a social milestone for both families.

Before the wedding ceremony
3

Arun interrupts the wedding with proof of Radha's past marriage

On the wedding day, Arun bursts in with proof and a witness that Radha is already married to him. The revelation causes chaos and the ceremony is canceled. Arun claims that Radha's past makes the union with Naresh invalid.

During the wedding day
4

Radha signs a divorce petition

Narendra and Raj pressure Radha to sign a divorce petition so she can marry Naresh. She signs the document, setting in motion a plan that will later unravel. The act reveals the power of family pressure in her life choices.

A few days after the interrupted wedding
5

Radha confesses her marriage to Arun

A few days later, Radha admits that she did marry Arun and that the ceremony he described was real. Arun reveals that he lives with his brother Suraj and their wife Laxmi, exposing a larger family involved. The confession deepens the web of relationships surrounding Radha.

A few days after signing the divorce petition
6

Arun, Suraj, and Laxmi become part of Radha's life

Radha learns that Arun's brother Suraj Prakash, a jailor, and his wife Laxmi are integral to their lives. This revelation introduces new dynamics, loyalties, and potential threats to Radha's situation. The intertwined family ties begin to shape the ensuing conflict.

Shortly after the confession
7

Naresh's arrest and murder

Naresh is arrested by the police for smuggling and sent to jail. In prison, he is killed by the convict Mahaveer, who had seen Naresh molest his sister Vimla. The murder adds a violent hinge to the increasing family tension.

Shortly after the arrest Jail
8

Raj's men threaten Laxmi

In retaliation for Naresh's death, Raj orders his men to molest and threaten Laxmi. The intimidation escalates the danger around Radha and her circle. The threats intensify the sense of peril facing the protagonists.

Soon after Naresh's death Laxmi's residence
9

Narendra Pratap is murdered

Narendra Pratap is found knifed to death, plunging the family into shock and suspicion. The murder compounds the already tangled web of motives and loyalties. The event marks a turning point that draws Suraj into the arrest-and-trial process.

Shortly after the threats to Laxmi
10

Suraj confesses; is arrested and sentenced

Suraj confesses to Narendra's murder and is arrested. He is tried in court and sentenced to six years in the very jail where he once worked as a jailor. The confession shifts the focus of the investigation and raises questions about who else is involved.

Following the investigation Court and jail
11

Raj abducts Radha, Laxmi, and Arun

Raj orchestrates the abduction of Radha, Laxmi, and Arun, confining them on an island that lies beyond the jurisdiction of any country. The international nature of the act complicates rescue efforts and adds a final layer of peril. The victims' fate becomes a central mystery of the story.

A few days after Suraj's sentencing Isolated island beyond jurisdiction
12

Unanswered questions linger

The film closes with lingering questions about Arun's initial claim, Suraj's confession, and the ultimate fate of Raj's captives. The lack of a clear resolution invites speculation about motives and justice. The timeline ends with the unresolved tension hanging over Radha and her circle.

End of timeline

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