Yudh

Yudh

Year: 1985

Runtime: 159 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Rajiv Rai

Kidnapped at a very young age, two twin brothers are separated from there respective mother.

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1

Gama Mateen abducts Savitri's twin babies

Gama Mateen snatches Savitri's twin babies and demands a ransom from her. Savitri pleads for their return while Inspector Bhargav arrives to help, but he is killed in the attempt. Gama escapes with one of the babies, leaving the other missing.

2

Bhargav sacrifices himself during the rescue

Bhargav loses his life while trying to rescue Savitri and the infants. His death foils the ransom plan and allows Gama to escape with one child. The other baby remains missing.

3

Savitri raises Bhargav's son Vikram

In the years that follow, Savitri raises Bhargav's son Vikram as her own. She keeps his true lineage hidden while shaping him into a capable young man. The missing twin's fate remains unresolved.

4

Vikram grows into a police inspector

Many years later, Vikram becomes a police inspector following in his father's footsteps. He carries the weight of a hidden family history and unresolved questions. Meanwhile, Savitri's other children, Avinash and Junior, grow up separately.

Many years later
5

Avinash and Junior mature into Savitri's other children

Avinash grows up to be a public prosecutor, while Junior becomes an underworld sharp shooter mentored by Gama. The two siblings are raised apart from Vikram and unaware of their shared past. Savitri remains distant from them.

6

Avinash is blamed for killings; Vikram befriends him

Avinash is blamed for several killings and heists attributed to the underworld. He denies involvement, and Vikram becomes his closest ally, unaware of the true connections. Their friendship frays as clues begin to point toward Avinash.

7

Moinddin Khan identifies Avinash in a heist

A witness, Moinddin Khan, identifies Avinash as a participant in a heist. Avinash protests his innocence while Vikram grows suspicious. The case sets Vikram on a path to uncover deeper truths.

8

Discovery: Junior behind the killings

Gradual investigations reveal that Avinash's lookalike, Junior, is the real mastermind behind the killings and heists. The twins are unaware of their true bond, complicating motives. Vikram recalibrates his pursuit toward Junior.

9

Vikram learns his father was killed by Gama

Vikram discovers that his father was murdered by Gama Mateen when he was a child. This revelation fuels his quest for vengeance and justice. He vows to bring Gama to account and reunite Savitri with her surviving sons.

10

Gama captures Avinash

Gama kidnaps Avinash and brings him to a cage-like hideout. Avinash is shocked to encounter his lookalike Junior, who is unaware of their true relation. The divide between the brothers becomes a focal point of Gama's plan.

11

Junior is sent to kill Savitri

Gama sends Junior to kill Savitri Devi, blindly following his leader's orders. Junior wrestles with the assignment, torn between blood ties and loyalty to Gama. The attempt heightens the personal stakes for Vikram and Savitri.

12

Junior learns Savitri is his mother; killed by Gama's goon

Junior discovers Savitri is his mother, a revelation that upends his loyalties. He confronts Gama for sending him to kill his own mother. A Gama-controlled goon kills Junior, ending his arc.

13

Vikram and Savitri find Junior's body; fear Avinash is dead

Vikram and Savitri locate Junior's body, and mistakenly believe Avinash is also dead. The pair regroup and intensify their search for the surviving brother. The revelation that Avinash is alive soon follows.

14

Vikram rescues Avinash and confronts Gama; Savitri kills Gama

Vikram rescues Avinash and engages Gama in a final confrontation. In a climactic moment, Savitri shoots and kills Gama Mateen. Avinash is finally reunited with his mother.

15

Resolution and family reunion

With Gama dead, the family is brought back together. Avinash remains close to Savitri as Vikram continues his work as a police inspector. The movie closes on a note of fragile yet hopeful reconciliation.

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