Vijay Shankar

Racharikam (2025), starring Vijay Shankar, takes you straight into the heart of a city that never seems to sleep—one of those places where every corner’s got a story, and most of them aren’t exactly bedtime material. Shankar plays Arjun, a guy who, honestly, looks like trouble but somehow ends up fighting for the little guy. He’s not your typical hero; he’s got a past that’d make your grandma clutch her pearls, and he’s not really trying to save the world—just do right by his own twisted code. The movie kicks off with Arjun getting dragged back into the mess he spent years trying to shake off. Old debts, shady friends, and a crime boss who seems to have his fingers in every dirty pie in the city. There’s this tension simmering the whole time: Arjun’s loyalty to his family versus the chaos of his old crew. Every time you think he’s out, there’s another twist. Gritty street chases, back-alley deals, and a soundtrack that’s just as moody as the cinematography. You can almost smell the rain on the pavement, mixed with cigarette smoke and trouble. And then there’s Maya—she’s not just the love interest, she’s got her own secrets, maybe even more dangerous than Arjun’s. The whole thing builds toward a finale that’s messy, raw, and, honestly, pretty satisfying. No easy answers, just choices and consequences. Racharikam doesn’t sugarcoat anything—it’s all sharp edges, tough calls, and a little hope buried under all the grime.