Pushkar and Gayathri have unveiled their much-anticipated Hindi remake of “Vikram Vedha,” featuring Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan. The action thriller, a mirror image of the 2017 Tamil blockbuster starring Madhavan and Sethupathi, has generated intrigue with its promising attributes. Today, let’s delve into the intricacies of the story, leaving the verdict on the remake aside for now.
A Brief Recap
The film introduces us to the formidable cop Vikram (Saif Ali Khan), hot on the heels of notorious criminal Vedha (Hrithik Roshan). The plot kicks off with Vikram eliminating some of Vedha’s gang members in Shivgarh, including an innocent boy. To cover up the questionable encounter, Vikram plants a weapon and shoots an officer to create a false case. Vikram’s wife, Priya (Radhika Apte), a lawyer, adds another layer of complexity to the narrative.
As the story unfolds, Vikram’s methods come under scrutiny, but higher authorities back him up. Vedha, surprisingly, walks into the police headquarters, turning himself in willingly. He proposes to tell a story about his life, revealing his past association with gangster Parashuram. Vedha’s complex journey involves rescuing Parashuram’s son, Shatak, leading to a series of events that set the stage for the present conflict.
Vikram, eventually realizing that Vedha seeks revenge for his brother’s death, discovers that he, unknowingly, had killed Shatak in Shivgarh. The film takes unexpected turns, with Vikram realizing that someone is manipulating the police force against Vedha. An investigation ensues, uncovering a conspiracy led by Babloo to eliminate Vedha’s gang members.
The climax sees Vikram and Vedha team up against corrupt police officers, ultimately pointing guns at each other as the credits roll.
‘Vikram Vedha’ Ending Explained
One pivotal character, Vikram’s friend Abbas, plays a significant role in the story. Abbas, grappling with financial challenges due to his son’s chronic illness, succumbs to the temptation offered by Babloo. The need for money to save his son’s life leads Abbas into a dark path, contributing to the overarching conspiracy.
