Yuva

Yuva

Year: 2004

Runtime: 161 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Mani Ratnam

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An accident on a bridge ties together three young men from different social classes, sparking a course of events that will forever alter their lives.

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Timeline – Yuva (2004)

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1

Opening: Lallan shoots Michael on Vidyasagar Setu

The film opens with Lallan Singh shooting Michael 'Mike' Mukherjee from his bike on the Vidyasagar Setu, sending him plunging into the water below. Arjun Balachandran witnesses the act, and the narrative unfolds through pre-incident flashbacks that reveal motives on all sides. The scene sets the tone for a political and personal power struggle that drives the story.

Opening Vidyasagar Setu
2

Lallan's backstory in Kolkata

Lallan Singh is a Bihar-born goon who drifts to Kolkata, a city where loyalty is scarce and danger is constant. His brother Gopal Singh has deserted him, leaving Lallan to hustle for money and power. This backstory explains the hunger for control that later guides his actions.

Early backstory Kolkata
3

Violent marriage and control

Lallan loves, marries, and brutalizes his wife, Sashi Biswas Singh, in a relationship built on domination. The cycle of violence establishes the coercive dynamic that shapes his decisions. The home becomes a chamber where power is exercised without mercy.

Early Home in Kolkata
4

Gopal arranges a political hit contract

Gopal Singh arranges Lallan's entry as a hitman for the ambitious politician Prosenjit Bhattacharya, pulling him deeper into Kolkata's corrupt power struggle. The partnership tethers criminal violence to political ambition. The stakes rise as the line between crime and politics blurs.

Early Kolkata
5

Michael leads a student movement

Michael Mukherjee is a determined student leader aiming to keep politicians out of college elections. His allies Vishnu and Trilok push the campus movement forward, while his neighbor Radhika adds a human dimension to the turmoil. The trio's resolve foreshadows the bigger clash to come.

Early Campus and neighborhood
6

Prosenjit tests Michael; pressure escalates

Prosenjit Bhattacharya grows wary of the momentum and tests Michael with offers designed to buy him off. Michael refuses the bribe and stands firm, prompting Gopal to tighten his grip and Lallan to intensify the pressure. The political trap tightens around the student leaders.

Early–Mid Campus/Political circles
7

Trilok is beaten; confrontation erupts

Gopal beats Trilok, triggering a fierce confrontation between Michael and his classmates who stand by Trilok. The clash spills from the campus into the streets as supporters and opponents collide. The movement's future hangs in the balance as violence tests loyalties.

Mid Campus/City streets
8

Arjun and Meera meet and connect

Arjun Balachandran, the carefree son of an IAS officer, meets Meera and the pair quickly connect, hinting at a deeper relationship amid the turmoil. Their budding romance adds a personal dimension to the political maelstrom. A beach moment foreshadows a bond that could influence events.

Early Campus/Beach
9

Arjun joins the students' cause

Arjun witnesses the aftermath of Michael's accident and, despite initial reluctance, becomes entangled in the students' cause. His decision broadens the conflict beyond the campus and brings new energy to the movement. The fight against corruption gains a new ally.

Mid Campus/City
10

Lallan confronts Arjun; Michael intervenes

Lallan confronts Arjun, leaving him with a broken arm, as part of his ruthless campaign to crush dissent. Michael arrives to intervene and join the fight, forming an uneasy alliance between the two men. The unlikely partnership pushes both toward a larger confrontation with Prosenjit’s forces.

Mid City streets
11

Alliance to contest the elections

Michael and Arjun decide to contest the elections together, binding their fates to the student movement. Vishnu and Trilok support the alliance as they prepare for the political battle ahead. The shift from campus protests to organized political action becomes clear.

Mid Campus/City
12

Gopal is killed by Prosenjit

Prosenjit kills Gopal after learning he aired an eyewitness account connecting their scheme to the crime. The killing demonstrates the ruthlessness within Prosenjit's circle and escalates the personal danger for Michael and his allies. The political conflict reaches a new, deadly level.

Mid City
13

Dablu helps Arjun escape but is killed

Dablu, a former ally with mixed loyalties, tries to help the trio escape from danger. Lallan turns on him, and Dablu pays with his life while aiding Arjun's escape. The betrayal underscores how perilous alliances have become in the power struggle.

Mid City
14

Prosenjit's kidnapping plan escalates

Prosenjit sets his sights on kidnapping Arjun, Vishnu, and Trilok to derail their campaign. The plan heightens the stakes as the protagonists race to counter the threat and keep their leadership intact. Tensions surge as the city becomes a battleground for control.

Mid–Late City
15

Climax at Vidyasagar Setu and aftermath

The climax unfolds at Vidyasagar Setu as Lallan traps Arjun and delivers a brutal beating. Michael arrives just in time to rescue Arjun, and in a fierce confrontation, overpowers Lallan and hands him over to the police. With the danger quelled, Michael, Arjun, Vishnu, and Trilok win the four seats and step into politics together, setting a new course for their city.

Climax–Aftermath Vidyasagar Setu

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