I am Aratrika Reddy.
This is my story.
Sometimes the smallest steps you take, though in the right direction, land you in problems
Only when you step forward with confidence,
…will those problems be solved-says my mom.
I love my mom.
My entire world revolves around my mom and my son, Yash.
My dad, Madhusudan Reddy.
Money, business and my brother Aditya he knows no other world.
I want that doll.
But it’s mine! I don’t want to give.
Dad! I want that doll.
Huh!
I want it.
My heir!
My Dad hurt my mom throughout her life.
Didn’t I warn you not to interfere in the factory affairs?
How many times?
How many times?!
Mom!
Dad!
Open the door, dad.
Dad! Please don’t hit her!
- Dad! Please open the door! - Do you want to enjoy power?
The day I stood up for mom,
…dad became my first enemy.
- Dad! Please! - Your place is at home!
Mom!
Ara!
Mom!
When I took over the company 8 years ago, little did I imagine,
...I would face a day like this.
Dad was dead against handing over the Company to me.
But Dad’s friend trusted me and helped me out in those dark times- Uncle Jagannadha Reddy.
Where is Aditya?
He is not in a position to come, brother.
He is out of hands.
Listen to me.
Aratrika is a shrewd person just like you.
She is hard-working.
She can sustain the business.
Don’t think further, brother.
This is the right decision if you want to save the business.
Please take my advice, brother.
Sign the document.
Please, brother. Sign it.
Aara!
For my sake, dear.
That one signature changed my life forever.
From that day, dad’s enemies became my enemies.
Using AHNR technology,
…it is my dream to provide clean and safe electricity to rural India.
But Dad’s enemies set it as their goal to destroy my dreams along with Aditya Group.
They have been struggling with that ambition past 6 months
We need to find the solution by tomorrow morning 8:00 clock
Or else it’s all over.
Welcome to the Big Debate.
Vijay Malya, Nirav Modi, Jet Airways, Aratrika Reddy-
Multi crore companies going bankrupt seems to become normal.
It is not surprising that Sundar Das, the new Chairman of Imperial Bank,
…cancelled the time extension to Aditya Group and issued a show cause notice.
For repaying the 10,000 crore loan by tomorrow,
…If Aratrika Reddy fails to show her plan of action,
…her Company’s properties will be seized.
Our today’s Big Debate is on the failure of the Companies led by Big Shots.
To discuss this,
…we have here with us in the studio, Imperial Bank Retired Chairman Mr Vishal-
…and the famous Financial Analyst Mr Ravindra Kumar.
Welcome to you both. So, Mr Ravindra, what is your opinion on this issue?
I am very glad that Mr Sundar Das has taken this decision.
At least, he has reacted quickly in Aditya Group’s issue.
In the present situation, the right decision is to close the Company down.
Mr Vishal! What is your take on this?
We are discussing a 20,000 Crore company now!
Pharma, Mining, Hospitality, Energy-
…Aditya Group is a pioneer in all these sectors.
30,000 employees work in this Group of Companies.
It means 30,000 families now depend on Mr Sunder Das’ stupid decision.
Such small problems in big companies are common.
Most importantly, we should take note of something.
To compare Aratrika Reddy with the others is unfair.
Banks had given six months’ time.
But Aratrika failed to come up with a solution.
We are talking about 10,000 crore public money.
If it is not recovered, they are answerable to the public.
Yeah, yeah. What you said is true.
But after Aratrika took over as Chairman,
…she expanded the Company to liquor, energy and more.
Give her some time and she will definitely come up with a solution.
So what do you say, Sir?
Is the Company’s present state...
…due to Aratrika’s obsession with nuclear fission technology?
You find it an obsession.
I call it a vision.
Because Advanced Hybrid Nuclear Reactor.
-AHNR- If it becomes successful,
…everyone in this country can afford safe and clean energy.
How many in India are able to make this promise?
Lots of people made such promises lots of times.
Practically speaking,
… before AHNR technology succeeds, the Company will go bankrupt.
So do you say liquidation is imminent?
Is there no one who can rescue Aditya Group before the deadline tomorrow?
Impossible!
No miracles will happen overnight.
Tomorrow Aditya Group will be shut down. Confirmed!
Thank you, Mr Ravindra.
Thank you, Mr Vishal.
Jyotsna is with us on live.
Thank you, Rishika. You can see the hotel behind me,
… in which negotiations on Aditya Group are taking place.
Feeling edgy about how this high stake drama will conclude tomorrow-
…employees, media and business circles are eagerly waiting.
We have information that investors and bankers are also in the same hotel.
You can see the police arranging barricades and stalling the media.
Everything was normal till an hour ago. This development now is annoying the media.
51% Madhusudan Reddy,
10% Aratrika,
5% Jagannadh,
8% Aditya and the remaining 26% is Voksa Group of Dubai, Sir..
You sent me some asset valuation papers. What about them?
8000 crores can e recovered from the company assets, Sir.
The remaining 2000 crores have to be collected from the client’s personal assets.
Have you closed all the offers?
We have gone through the Rexon deal along with Clarine, Sir.
We want to finalize after Aratrika takes a look.
Do you still have hopes?
It’s not going to happen.
So get the liquidation papers ready. - Ok, Sir.
Hmm.
I have only one solution-
Sheikh Pervez.
My mentor, business partner and investor.
He needs time to recover from his illness and talk to me.
Time!
That exactly is my problem.
Mom always had a smile on her face.
She would hide all her problems behind that smile.
I still wonder how.
SHEIKH PERVEZ RESIDENCE, DUBAI
- Excuse me, Doctor! - Yeah, sure.
Hello?
Taslima! Can I speak to him?
Not yet, Aara.
But he is getting better.
Don’t worry. I am on it.
Taslima, but please keep me posted.
I need to talk to him ASAP.
I am counting on you.
Sure. Don’t worry. Bye, bye.
Oh! So, Yash is asleep!
Ok, take care. See you.
Momma! I am not sleeping!
What’s up?
Why didn’t you go to bed?
I want a story, mom. Please!
It’s too late, Yash.
Please, ma.
Fine. Come on.
Yay!
So which story do you want?
Red Riding Hood.
Again?
Please, mom!
Ok. Fine.
Long long ago, Red Riding Hood set out to see her grandmother.
There was a large forest on the way.
After she walked some distance, it grew dark.
She lost her way in the dark.
As soon as it was dark, the hungry foxes started howling.
Red Riding Hood was scared.
There was a huge banyan tree close by.
There were four vultures on the banyan tree.
They were waiting to snatch her away.
Welcome, Ma’am.
Good evening, Ma’am. They are waiting in the Board Room.
Why is the volume so high?
I will let them know, Ma’am.
Hmm.
Good evening, Sir. Welcome to our hotel.
Have a great day.
Thank you.
Momma, is there no big bad wolf in the story?
Hello, Aratrika!
Why is this calendar still on the table?
You have neither the option nor the time. Do you get it?
I know.
I don’t need to be reminded about it.
Anupam! Why don’t you show the revised proposal in the mean time?
Rexon has come up with a fresh proposal.
Please don’t waste my time.
Please take a look, Madam.
It’s an interesting proposal.
Ma’am, by the way,
Chairman of Escon Group, Mr Rajyavardhan is here to meet you personally.
The big bad wolf waiting for an opportunity is right here.
And with him, Mr Peter D Cruz from P S Global, a US based VC Company.
Hello, everybody! It’s a simple deal.
Rexon and PS Group together will be buying Aditya Group.
We shall clear all your debts.
We retain all your employees.
Business will be as usual.
And we will continue the on-going R&D projects including AHNR.
If you ask me,
...it’s a win-win deal. Mmm?
Four years ago,
...ours was a Fortune 500 Company.
And then there was a change in the government.
That’s it.
Licenses got cancelled.
One legal notice an hour and one court order a day-
In every project, there were bureaucratic road blocks.
Who is responsible?
Mr Rajyavardhan.
Let me make this one thing very clear.
I might sell my Company to idiots like Clarine.
But never to these people working for my downfall for 20 years.
You are just unbelievable!
It’s your ego that brought your Company to this stage.
Well.
I am eager to see what answers you have for your employees and share holders tomorrow.
I think I am done here.
I know you are confident Sheikh Parvez would help you.
But it’s better to have back-up options, Ara.
There are no permanent friends or enemies in business.
Can you say the same thing to Dad?
Whatever decision you make, I am with you.
She is emboldened by Parvez of Oksa Group.
Peter!
Hmm?
I don’t know how you would do it.
But this deal has to be signed at any cost.
You know this is personal.
I want to see that family in rags.
Don’t worry, Raj.
I will get it done.
(Foreign Language)
(Dialogue covered by sticker)
Hi, Sir!
I hope you are having a great stay.
I need to refill your bottle.
It just takes a few seconds.
Please come in.
(Muffled Screams)
You sneaking motherfuckers!
(Message typing) ‘I found surveillance equipment’.
Mayur Khosla, the prime accused of Rashmi’s murder case in Delhi,
…has been taken into custody by CBI and is being questioned.
Mayur Khosla being the son of DOA Chairman Shailnedra Khosla, ,
… case has gained prominence.
So,
What do you say?
So you are offering me ten million dollars to sell my Company to you and step aside?
Just think about it, Ara.
Take the money.
Start afresh.
If you want to, you can start a company in a snap.
You are very smart, Peter.
You know AHNR is my baby.
That’s why you have inserted a ‘no-compete’ clause.
You know I am not going to give up so easily!
Do you have an option? Hmm?
I am your friend, Ara.
Are you, Peter?
Are you really my friend?
Rajneel will see me in half an hour.
Ara!
(Texting) I really need to speak to him, Taslima. Do something.
I had warned you.
That she won’t be able to run the Company.
Wrong, brother.
I have strong faith Ara can handle it.
Sheikh Parvez has promised to help Ara.
He has been in coma for six months.
Will he get up and walk overnight?
Have you done what I asked?
Yes.
After liquidating the company,
…we would still owe 2000 crores to the bank.
You and Ara gave personal guarantee to the bank.
So they will sell both your assets and recover the difference.
Even after selling all your properties, we will still be in debt for 150 crores.
If ten thousand crores are not paid by tomorrow,
...my daughter will turn me into a pauper.
Isn’t it?
Can you buy me a drink?
Excuse me!
So cheap!
I guess you should be offering me.
Don’t you think?
Why should it be the guy all the time? For a change, why don’t you buy me drinks?
Drinks or Companies, I guess you are the buyers around.
Provided your Chairman allows us!
Tell me something.
Why is she so strong-headed?
You have no right to say that.
Er…
She is the most hard-working and intelligent woman I have ever seen in my life.
No one can match her vision or determination.
You seem to really admire her.
She is my inspiration.
So, what else inspires you?
Are boys like me on your list?
Do you know you are really bad at this?
I never failed!
Seriously?
In trying…
Try harder.
I have placed my Company in a bunch of inefficient hands.
The mistake was mine.
Actually, there is another option.
Peter, Rajyavardhan Rathod… - Hmm!!!
Why don’t you consider once, bro…? - Mmm!
Except dealing with Rathod come up with any other suggestion.
We will consider.
Taslima, give me the good news.
Taslima?
He is no more.
Sorry, Aratrika.
Oksa Group’s Chairman Pervez who has been in coma for 5 months has breathed his last.
The oil and energy sectors in India, in which he invested have a deep impact.
Predicted by financial experts.
Already Aditya Group of Companies is in deep waters.
Sheikh Pervez’s death is a deadly blow.
Then who will help Red Riding Hood now, momma?
No one will step up, darling.
She will have to fight her own battle.