Abhimanyu (1991 film)

Abhimanyu is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran.

The plot revolves around the Bombay (now Mumbai) underworld and the transformation of an innocent guy into a crime boss in the city.

The film begins with Harikrishnan witnessing the murder of a journalist, and being asked by police to appear at an identification parade, which he does.

Hari and his friends stay in a room at Kamathipura, which also houses the largest red lighted area in India.

With the death of Mudaliar, Amar Bakia becomes the undisputed don of the city, and Abbas Ali his lieutenant.

In midst of the celebration, Hari enters the house of Abbas Ali and shoots him down, inviting the enmity of Amar Bakhia.

He is soon arrested by the police and beaten up in the cell by the inspector and Bakhia in an attempt to make him confess for the murder of Abbas.

Shekhar gets a job at a Marwari business group and ditches Radha for a rich woman which leaves her heartbroken.

Hari plots revenge and executes those responsible including Chotta and Amar, and prepares to escape with Kiran.

On realizing the truth, Mani reveals the ambush plans and asks Hari to escape before police reaches the spot.