Ziddi 1997

Vilas incident and Deva's arrest

Vilas tries to molest Guddi, and Deva, driven by rage, rips off Vilas's hand. The brutal act triggers Deva's arrest and a four-year prison sentence. This event sets the stage for his vigilante path and protectiveness over his family.

Release and formation of Deva Ki Adaalat

After four years in jail, Deva is released and, with his henchmen, forms a tribunal called 'Deva Ki Adaalat' to punish those who oppress the poor. He operates outside official channels, earning notoriety as a vigilante. The venture marks the beginning of his fight against city tyrants.

Criminal big four and Deva's notoriety

Deva's rise draws the attention of the city’s crime bosses—Jindaal, Laal Singh, and Khan—who fear him as a rising impediment to their schemes. News places Deva among the top four criminals. Inder Saxena continues to play a dual role in the background, seeming friendly while plotting in secret.

Inder Saxena's duplicitous role

ACP Inder Saxena appears to be a genial ally to Deva and his family, but he secretly plots against Deva. His loyalty is compromised as he aligns, in part, with the city’s criminal powers. The seeds of betrayal grow as tension with Deva develops.

Jaya falls for Deva

Amid the volatile life around Deva, club dancer Jaya falls for him, adding a personal complication to his vigilante mission. Their budding relationship threads through Deva’s tumultuous world. Jaya's affection humanizes the outlaw-hero in his fight against crime.

Akash overhears plot and pen-cap drop

Akash overhears the three crime bosses plotting to kill the Chief Minister from a top-floor construction site by Laal Builders. He clumsily drops his pen-cap bearing his name, which becomes a crucial clue. Desperate to keep his discovery private, he tries to call Deva but is interrupted by the criminals.

Akash's death and cap capture

Inder and the criminals assault Akash, and Inder throws him from the building, killing him. The cap is recovered by Inder, who retains the pen-cap as proof of Akash's overheard plot. This brutal act deepens the rift between Deva and the police.

Chief Minister's meeting and assassination attempt

The Chief Minister meets Deva after a private invitation, while Jindaal bursts onto the scene and fires on the CM in a bid to assassinate him. Deva arrives in time to carry the acutely wounded CM to safety. A city-wide search for Deva is launched as violence erupts.

Laal Singh killed

Deva engages in a bloody confrontation and kills Laal Singh to stop his criminal operations. The city trembles as the manhunt for Deva escalates. The death escalates the cycle of vengeance.

Guddi discovers the truth and is killed

Guddi finds Akash's pen-cap in a drawer and realizes Inder's role in Akash's death. Inder and his men assault Guddi, and Inder stabs her to death. The revelation shatters Deva's trust in Inder.

Deva avenges Akash by killing Khan

Deva tracks down Khan, one of the killers, and stabs him to death in a bid to avenge his brother's death. The pursuit advances his vendetta and deepens the conflict with Inder and Jindaal.

Pen-cap revelation and Inder's true alliance

Deva finds Akash's pen-cap among Guddi's remains, confirming Inder's involvement with the criminals. The evidence cements the rift between Deva and the police and reveals Inder's treachery. Deva now knows Inder has joined forces with Jindaal.

Siege and final showdown at the refuge

A squad of police led by Inder besieges Deva's refuge, while Jindaal arrives to target the CM. Deva, with help from local residents, repels the assault and kills Jindaal. He also delivers a brutal confrontation with Inder.

Inder defeated; Ashok Pradhan shoots Inder

Deva defeats Inder in the melee, and then his father Ashok Pradhan arrives to shoot Inder dead, ending his treachery. The family’s loyalty and justice are vindicated in a final act.