Yaara

Yaara

Year: 2020

Runtime: 131 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia

Echo Score: 57
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The film follows the notorious ‘Chaukdi Gang’ and the complex relationship between two men, portrayed by Vidyut Jammwal and Amit Sadh, who helped establish the group. Along with Vijay Varma, the gang members are eventually arrested and serve time in prison. Upon their release, the men who once dominated drug smuggling, gun-running, and looting grapple with their pasts, each struggling to forge a new life and escape the shadows of their criminal history.

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Timeline & Setting – Yaara (2020)

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Time period

1950s, 1997

The film spans two eras: the 1950s era of childhood friendships forged in border-town hardship, and the late 1990s when those bonds are tested by betrayals and escalating violence. The 1950s segment emphasizes rural smuggling routes and improvised justice, while 1997 brings a more modern, global crime landscape. Together, these periods chart a long arc of loyalty, crime, and consequence.

Location

Jaisalmer, India; Patna, India; Delhi, India; Nepal border region; Romania

Yaara unfolds across the arid outskirts of Jaisalmer before moving through Patna and Delhi, with the India–Nepal border serving as a key backdrop for smuggling and crime. The narrative expands internationally when the plot moves to Romania, reflecting the gang’s widening influence. The diverse settings—from desert towns to bustling cities and cross-border terrains—ground the story in a world where crime knows no borders.

🏜️ Desert setting 🗺️ Border region 🏙️ Indian cities 🌍 Transnational crime

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:04

Main Characters – Yaara (2020)

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Phagun (Vidyut Jammwal)

A resourceful and fearless leader who navigates violence with a cool, strategic mind. He fights corruption, protects his gang, and relentlessly pursues Mitwa’s betrayal across borders. His arc culminates in a confrontation with Fakira/Durrani and a hard, personal reckoning.

🎯 Focus 🛡️ Protector

Rizwan (Vijay Varma)

A loyal member who stands by the gang through thick and thin, facing danger alongside Phagun. He endures violence and a life on the edge, including an assassination that targets him and his loved ones.

🛡️ Loyal ⚔️ Courage

Mitwa (Amit Sadh)

A long-time gang member whose ambitions lead him to betray the group by sharing their names with the police. He endures a prison sentence and personal turmoil, including the complexities of love with Tanuja and Sukanya. His arc closes with a self-inflicted act after being confronted.

🧭 Ambition 💔 Betrayal

Chaman (Sanjay Mishra)

A senior gangster who recruits the young men into the Chaukdi Gang and shapes their early path. He becomes a casualty of the gang’s escalating war, dying in a police shootout as the plot intensifies.

🗺️ Recruiter 👊 Fighter

Sukanya (Shruti Haasan)

A college student involved in a political movement who captures Phagun’s heart. She tests the line between love and loyalty, ultimately standing by Phagun as danger grows and the stakes rise.

💖 Lover 🗳️ Activist

Fakira / Durrani (Ankur Vikal)

A shadowy figure revealed as the Romania-based gangster Durrani, the mastermind behind the wider criminal web. He manipulates events until Phagun confronts him in Romania and ends his threat.

🕵️ Mastermind 🌍 Transnational

Bahadur (Kenny Basumatary)

A steadfast gang member whose loyalty is tested by violence and loss. He is targeted in a brutal attack that underscores the gang’s vulnerability and deepens the cycle of revenge.

🛡️ Loyal 💥 Fighter

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Major Themes – Yaara (2020)

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🤝 Loyalty

Deep bonds bind the Chaukdi Gang through years of danger, shared rewards, and brutal enforcement. The group’s loyalty is repeatedly tested by betrayal, yet Phagun’s leadership tries to keep everyone aligned. The theme highlights how trust sustains a life of crime even as it invites ruin.

⚔️ Revenge

The pursuit of revenge drives much of the action, from confronting corrupt cops to avenging fallen comrades. Phagun continually acts to restore a sense of balance after betrayals and losses. The cycle of retaliation shapes the fates of the central characters.

💔 Betrayal

Betrayal threads through the plot, notably Mitwa’s decision to aid police and the later unmasking of Fakira as Durrani. These acts fracture trust within the gang and propel the story toward a tragic climax. Consequences of betrayal are personal, visceral, and irreversible.

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:04

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