Aavesham

Aavesham is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action comedy film directed by Chethan Kumar. The film, a light-hearted and humorous take on the life of a gangster, revolves around the friendship between three college freshmen and the eccentric gangster, who inspires them to take revenge on their senior bullies. The college is the hotbed of friendships, rivalry, and rivalry turning into bullying, based on social status and background. The story begins at Maharani's College in Bangalore, where three freshmen, Kishan, Chandan, and Shiva, are excited to join the college and experience the freedom of student life. However, they soon discover that their lives are far from easy. They face stiff competition from their seniors, particularly the gang led by a ruthless and notorious student, Girish. Girish and his gang have earned a reputation for extorting money, drinking, and causing trouble on campus. They take great pleasure in bullying the freshmen, taking their money, and intimidating them into paying heavy fines. Kishan, Chandan, and Shiva, who hail from middle-class backgrounds, find it difficult to cope with the financial demands of the college life and the pressure exerted by Girish and his gang. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they befriend a retired gangster, Uday, who lives in the slums of Chickpet area. Uday is a mysterious figure, known for his wit, wisdom, and, of course, his violent past. He is infamous for being a master manipulator who has the power to intimidate even the most notorious gangsters in the city. Uday takes a liking to the three friends and decides to mentor them in the art of gangsterism. However, Uday's intentions are not entirely altruistic. He sees potential in the three friends and believes they can be useful in his plans to settle old scores with his enemies. He takes them under his wing and teaches them how to fight, how to manipulate people, and how to survive in the world of gangsterism. The three friends are initially hesitant, but the prospect of getting even with their tormentors and becoming rich is too enticing to resist. Uday introduces the three friends to the world of crime, and they begin to discover the thrill of participating in high-stakes heists and robberies. They earn the respect of the college gangsters and earn some money for themselves. Along the way, Uday trains them in various skills, such as hand-to-hand combat, using firearms, and navigating the underworld. Meanwhile, Girish and his gang continue to terrorize the campus. However, the three friends, fueled by Uday's teachings, decide to take revenge on Girish and his gang. They hatch a plan to get back at their tormentors and exact revenge in the most creative and unexpected ways possible. As tensions rise between the two groups, the consequences of their actions become increasingly severe. The police start to take notice, and the city gangsters begin to target Uday's friends. However, the old gangster remains one step ahead of his enemies and helps his friends outsmart their foes. In the climax, Kishan, Chandan, and Shiva face off against Girish and his gang in a high-octane showdown. Uday, who has kept a low profile, appears at the right moment, putting his skills to good use. The outcome is a chaotic and entertaining fight scene that leaves the campus authorities in shock. The aftermath of the showdown is bittersweet for the three friends. While they manage to exact revenge on their tormentors, they realize that the world of gangsterism is not as glamorous as they thought. Uday, in a nostalgic moment, reflects on his own past and encourages the friends to stay in the right path. Ultimately, the film concludes on a lighthearted note, with the three friends taking a step back from the world of crime. They decide to leave their violent past behind and focus on building a better future for themselves, while looking up to Uday as a mentor and a friend.