Himmatwala (2013)

In the rural heart of India, Ravi, a hardened fighter from the bustling city of Mumbai, returns to his humble village roots. His quest? To avenge the tarnished reputation and tragic fate of his once-respected father. Upon arrival, he's confronted with the reality of his mother and sister Padma's impoverished existence on the village outskirts. The man behind their despair is the tyrannical village chief, Sher Singh, and his cunning Munim, Narayandas. Years prior, Sher Singh and Narayandas had maliciously framed Ravi's father, an honest temple priest, for a robbery he didn't commit. The priest, a man of integrity, bore witness to a murder and testified against Sher Singh, a powerful landlord notorious for his ruthless tactics. Yet, the landlord wielded his influence to escape justice, while the priest's reputation was ruthlessly shattered amongst his peers. Overwhelmed by shame, the priest tragically took his own life, leaving behind his distraught family to bear the brunt of Sher Singh's vindictive wrath. Fearing for his life, young Ravi was forced to flee the village and carve out a life for himself far away in Mumbai. Now, Ravi is back, his heart brimming with a potent cocktail of resilience and revenge. His first target is Sher Singh's spoilt daughter, Rekha, who unexpectedly finds herself swayed by Ravi's just cause. However, as Ravi carefully navigates the treacherous path of revenge, his sister Padma stumbles upon a disturbing secret. Ravi may not be the man he appears to be, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to his journey of retribution. Himmatwala is an immersive tale of family honor, revenge, and the struggle for justice. It explores the lengths to which a son will go to restore his family's dignity and avenge the wrongs inflicted upon them, even if it means challenging powerful forces and confronting unsettling truths about himself. The movie weaves a captivating narrative filled with twists and turns, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, rooting for Ravi's quest for justice.

Himmatwala is an action movie featuring Ajay Devgn and directed by Sajid Khan.

Himmatwala is currently streaming on Netflix.