China Town 2011

Casino purchase and family celebration

Four friends buy a casino and celebrate profits with their families. The mood is celebratory and confident about future profits. This moment establishes the wealth and bonds that will draw the attention of Gowda.

Gowda's intrusion and confrontation begins

Gowda, a powerful politician who once monopolized Goa's casinos, intrudes on the celebration. Xavier refuses to bow to him, signaling the start of a dangerous power clash. Tension spreads as the other three jockey for position between loyalty to their friend and fear of the don.

Xavier's stand; friends killed

Xavier holds off Gowda long enough for his friends' wives and children to escape. Gowda's henchmen kill Jayakrishnan and David in the ensuing violence. Xavier survives the assault, and the immediate threat to the families ends.

Gomez survives and relocates

Gomez survives the attack and eventually settles in Goa with his daughter Emily. The tragedy effectively ends the original circle of friends, while Gomez rebuilds his life. The new arrangement foreshadows later ties between the families.

Mathukutty's rise and family background

Mathukutty grows into a local don, following in his father's footsteps. His brother eloped with a girl from the medical college and he lives with Rosamma, whose father has raised both brothers. He attends a retreat to rid himself of his thuggish ways.

Zachariah's transformation

David's son Zachariah becomes money-minded, focused on profits and power. He channels the family wealth into business schemes and questionable deals. This marks the second generation's drift from the original ethos.

Binoy's lovesickness

Jayakrishnan's son Binoy becomes a lovesick youth, enduring six love failures. His romantic misadventures add a contrasting softness to the family's hardened past. These personal stories hint at unresolved tensions among the new generation.

Gomez's letters to his sons

Gomez writes letters to Mathukutty, Zachariah, and Binoy telling them he has bought a casino. He proposes to share the profits with the sons of his old friends, reigniting a potential alliance. The letters set the stage for renewed contact and conflict.

The sons meet Gowda

The three meet Gowda, who is now a minister in Goa. Gowda uses his position to entrap them by arresting them on a false drug case. The trap demonstrates how power has shifted and how the old friends can still be manipulated.

Prison and false drug case

Gowda's false drug case lands them in prison. They are subjected to the system, holding onto hope for an escape. The resolve to fight back grows as they plan a way out.

Escape by selling the casino

They manage to get out of prison by selling their casino. The sale provides the funds to reclaim control and to defy Gowda. This act becomes a turning point in their struggle.

Reunions and ongoing encounters with Gowda

The three meet Gowda on several occasions after escaping. They try to navigate the political-criminal landscape and secure their futures. Gowda's influence remains a looming threat, destabilizing their plans.