ADHEERAM

Adheeram

**Logline:**
When a disillusioned ex-intelligence officer returns to Surat after years in hiding, he’s drawn back into the violent underworld he once escaped — forcing him to confront the syndicate that destroyed his life and the haunting line between justice and revenge, before the city consumes him once again

**ACT 1:**
The bustling streets of Surat are a far cry from the isolated life Adheer lived in the mountains of the Himalayas. Once a top intelligence officer, he fled both the law and a powerful crime syndicate that shattered his life. Haunted by the past, Adheer makes a quiet return for his mentor's funeral, hoping for closure. But the city's pulse is dark; whispers of his return ripple through the underworld.

Reunited with old ally Meera, a daring journalist, Adheer discovers that the syndicate, led by the ruthless and charming Devraj, is more entrenched and vicious than ever. Meera reveals Devraj's sinister plans to expand his empire through chaos and destruction. Torn by feelings of guilt and unfinished business, Adheer struggles between slipping away unnoticed or staying to dismantle the empire that continues to plague the city.

**ACT 2:**
Devraj learns of Adheer’s presence in Surat and sees it as a threat and an opportunity. He sets traps to draw Adheer out, orchestrating events that target those Adheer cares about. As Adheer delves deeper, his life becomes a corona of danger, with action sequences unraveling in narrow alleys, crowded markets, and along the riverside.

Haunted by memories of betrayal by someone within his ranks, an enigmatic figure named Vikram emerges as both friend and foe, whose true allegiance remains a mystery until the heart-pounding climax. Adheer gathers a motley crew of allies — street-smart hustlers, disgraced cops, and technology whizzes, each with their own vendetta against Devraj — and trains them to strike back.

**ACT 3:**
The final showdown arrives on the auspicious night of Navaratri, when the city's energy is at its peak. Adheer, consumed by a thirst for revenge and a desire for redemption, leads his team into Devraj’s bastion. What ensues is a masterful play of mind games and combat, culminating in a brutal but enlightening face-to-face between Adheer and Devraj, where deep-seated rivalries and truths are unveiled.

In a poignant realization, Adheer understands that justice, not revenge, must be his guide. With Devraj subdued and evidence collected, Adheer exposes the syndicate's corruption to the world, igniting a movement that seeks change in the city.

**EPILOGUE:**
With Devraj ousted and the city beginning to heal, Adheer, standing at the same bridge where he once considered ending it all, decides to stay in Surat, this time not as a hunter or prey, but as a protector. Meera stands beside him, documenting their journey, as a new dawn heralds hope for a city reborn from its shadows.