Gulumaal: The Escape 2009

Jerry Mathews is a seasoned con man whose high-stakes scams ripple through his family life. When his next scheme aims to seize control of the family business from his sister, the tension within the household tightens, and old loyalties start to crack. The story threads through a petrol-station heist where Jerry crosses paths with an escaped convict, Ravi Varma, and the two men quickly discover they can benefit from a larger, shared plan. The chemistry between past familiarity and current desperation pushes them toward a more ambitious caper, even as their trust in each other becomes more precarious.

As the plan unfolds, an old acquaintance, Bose, introduces them to the possibility of a forged painting that could net a staggering sum from a non-resident Indian, an idea that promises to elevate the stakes to ₹50 lakhs. The lure of quick money sparks a scramble between Jerry and Ravi to outwit one another and outmaneuver anyone who might stand in their way. The film deftly paints how ambition can blur lines between friendship and rivalry, turning every negotiation into a test of nerves and wits. Their alliance is tested as competing schemes collide, and the pressure of the con spirals outward in unexpected directions.

Coincidentally, the plot intertwines with Jerry’s sister, Saira Mathews, who works at the hotel where the visiting NRI stays. Both Ravi Varma and the NRI find themselves drawn to her, adding a personal dimension to the unfolding con. The budding romantic tension complicates the duo’s already fragile partnership, layering affection atop deception and making the stakes feel more personal than ever before. The hotel setting becomes a hive of opportunity and risk, where every smile and gesture could be a clue or a cover.

As the con evolves, the two men end up losing the painting and pivot to buying the original, pooling their resources to keep the fraud alive. They eventually manage to sell the piece to the NRI for a remarkable ₹3 crore, only to have Jerry’s father, Prabhakara Varma, uncover the scheme and inform Saira, driving a further wedge between siblings. The revelation sows doubt and fear, forcing the pair to confront the consequences of their choices and the fragile bonds that hold the family together. A subsequent clash over a counterfeit check follows, pushing them toward a painful crossroads and a decision to part ways.

In a twist of fate, Jerry encounters Bose once again and is brought to the wedding of Ravi and Saira. The event becomes a stage for revelation, as Jerry discovers that the entire sequence—from the gas-station incident to the climactic confrontation—was staged as a deliberate, gentle revenge for a past scam that had already punished Ravi’s family. The film threads a sense of irony through the finale as Jerry seeks forgiveness from everyone involved before leaving the wedding in contemplative silence. The credits roll on a note of possibility, with Jerry reflected on the sum of his schemes and the lure of one more daring con, a reminder that the con man’s mind rarely rests.

A tale that blends cunning, family dynamics, and a sly, orchestrated revenge, the movie keeps its tone largely even while letting moments of warmth and humor surface amid the deception.