The story begins in 2004 at a high-security facility in the United States. Krishna Mehra (KM), a brilliant and sharp R&AW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent, is running a covert operation code-named "Brasstacks." She has cultivated a deep asset within the Bangladeshi army, Major Shrikant Loia. However, the operation goes horribly wrong. Loia is brutally executed right before KM’s eyes. The tragedy is twofold: Loia was a vital asset, but he was also KM’s secret lover. The failure breaks her, leaving her with unresolved grief and burning rage.
The film's narrative is woven around Krishna's journey, which is intertwined with that of a young RAW agent, Raj (played by Ali Fazal). As they work together to unravel a sinister plot, they discover a mole within their own organization, adding an extra layer of tension to the story. Manoj Bajpayee plays a pivotal role in the film, adding depth to the narrative with his character. Khufiya -2023- Filmyfly.Com
Based on Amar Bhushan’s novel Escape to Nowhere , Khufiya (transl. Secret ) is not your typical Bollywood spy thriller. There are no slick chases, exploding helicopters, or muscle-bound heroes reciting patriotic one-liners. Instead, Vishal Bhardwaj delivers a quiet, gritty, and deeply melancholic look at the human cost of espionage. The story begins in 2004 at a high-security
After a botched operation in Bangladesh leads to the death of her asset/lover, Krishna identifies Ravi Varma (Ali Fazal) as the prime suspect. To catch him, she turns his own home into a surveillance hub, monitoring him and his wife, Charu (Wamiqa Gabbi). Loia is brutally executed right before KM’s eyes
It looks at how treason affects not just a country, but the families and personal lives of those involved.