Alpha to Charlie.
We have visual on enemy paratroopers.
Taking them down now. Over.
72.86 Degrees East.
Guys, the C4 has been planted. We only have 40 seconds to go.
Good. Okay, Saber and Iceman?
Shit.
Okay, now listen to my plan.
Hammerhead, go left and head towards the hospital.
-Okay. -Cyclone, cover fire.
-Got you. -Both of you come to B on my signal.
-Copy? -Yes, copy.
What is my baby doing?
He doesn't understand. Take off his headphones.
What?
So?
I see you're playing Battleground. Aren't you boy?
No, no, uncle. This is Alphastrike Global Warfare.
They're both different games.
I think you haven't heard.
This game has been banned by the Gujarat government.
Yes.
Young idiots like you play this game all day
and end up distorting their minds.
Distorting? What does that mean?
Distorting means...
What's another word for it?
What is it in English?
Violent, psycho...
If you play on your laptop all day
then young people like you will stop studying.
Do you understand, kid?
Sir, you can check it yourself if you like.
I swear on my mother, I was playing a different game.
Then that is the end of this discussion.
At least we know that you were playing a game.
-Now let's go. -Where?
To the slammer.
Come on.
I am so dead.
Today's breaking news,
one restaurant is trying a new method to change the flavour of their tea.
They will now be adding fruit juice to their tea instead of milk.
That's right, you will now get a fruity surprise along with your tea.
Incompetent idiot!
I thought he would be the first one from our family to go abroad.
Instead of attending JEE coaching,
this idiot was playing games in a park!
And who will study this? Your father?
Please!
Soni, 233,500.
That was his JEE advance rank!
Have I ever said anything before this?
Said that he is a worthless freeloader!
Yes, dad.
-You just did. -Shut up!
What did I say? It's fine son.
Study for another year,
pay attention to your studies,
give it your best shot.
There is no future in video games, but he won't listen!
Mom...
What mom?
Stop acting like such a momma's boy.
You moron,
when I have to ask a girl's parents to marry you off,
and they ask me
what business does he do?
What will you say to them?
What will you say?
I spend all day playing online games, Surgical Strike.
I play it all day long.
Dad, it's not Surgical Strike.
Alphastrike.
It's called Global Warfare.
Shut up. Stop trying to teach me.
Global warfare or global warming or whatever it is.
I don't care.
You are not allowed to use your mobile from today onwards.
And your laptop is confiscated.
Since ancient times people have read books to gain knowledge.
Am I right? Do you think you are special?
You will do the same from now on.
You see, from today onwards you will be the wire
that doesn't conduct electricity but redirects it.
So tell me, what are you?
Am I grounded?
Wow.
Hear that? God bless us.
At least he understands a basic level of physics.
Hey Ragla! Where are you going?
What's on your mind?
I heard that you were playing Battleground in the park
and the police caught you.
Buddy, I was playing ASGW.
You have so much potential.
But you keep going off track.
Take me for example.
I have renounced all material desires.
Even...
What are you talking about? Have you lost your mind?
I am serious. Mia, Lana, Julia and Brandy,
I have said goodbye to all of them.
I don't need any of them.
From now on, I live my life with one motto.
Until I am enrolled in college, I keep it controlled, no wanking. Simple.
-Are you done? -Yes.
Hey! You're not listening to me.
-Are you done? -Just follow me.
-Believe me. -Are you a fortune teller?
No...
-You keep talking rubbish. -Just trust me...
-I am telling the truth. -You are being ridiculous.
You don't understand. I went to coaching classes for this.
-My Dad... -Raghu Shah?
This coaching centre has three boys by that name
with different middle names, Kalpesh, Alpesh, Paresh.
Which one are you looking for?
Actually, I'm looking for Maverick, the gamer.
Oh, that is him.
And I'm his manager, Omkar.
I mean, I'm not Maverick.
Well, I'm sure you can help me find him.
Do you want to grab a quick bite to eat?
Cool.
Joanna, right?
Look Joanna,
I don't know who you think I am
but I am definitely not Maverick.
As per this Surat Daily article from 2021, it is you.
Um, sorry. Messy eater.
Okay fine,
let's say I am Maverick,
that still doesn't explain...
Let me do the explaining.
5 months ago,
India's best ASGW team, The Wolf Clan,
was in a death match with a random team.
That team was led by a mysterious player.
An uncut gem, sniping expert Maverick.
So, I'll come straight to the point.
I run a gaming team in Mumbai...
At first glance, your stats are pretty average.
Overall rating of 1.1,
But, I believe,
if your raw, untapped talent is pointed in the right direction,
you can rise from mid-range to pro max.
Madam.
This plate is free.
We've never had a customer eat so many plates of dhokla before!
So it is free for you.
Thank you.
We are a new team. Young and energetic.
Currently we are four people
who live together in a boot camp.
Boot camp? What does that mean?
Think of it like...
gamer hostel?
We eat, sleep, shoot, repeat,
all together.
I don't want you to join us only for the tournament.
I want you to stick around long term. You know?
You would be paid around...
15 grand a month plus food and lodging.
And yeah, of course, you'll get a share from every tournament's winning amount.
My parents will never agree to this.
They just want me to focus on JEE and crack IIT.
But yeah, that's totally possible.
Timings are flexible.
Practice in the day and study at night.
And if you want, I can talk to your parents. It's not a problem.
They will never agree to this.
But why don't we get you to agree first?
Come on dude, you're an adult.
Wait! Are you?
Yeah, yeah, I am.
Are you sure?
Yes, want to see my ID?
No, it's okay.
Anyway, look. The way I see it,
you have two choices.
Set the difficulty mode to easy
and keep playing the same map over and over again.
Or choose Expert Mode
get on a random map
and maybe become a legend?
Trust me.
Maverick can definitely become a legend.
Mom, dad, can I get two minutes of your time?
I have something to tell you.
It's...
Dad, I was just given the chance to become a professional gamer
in Mumbai.
And I want to go.
What? Gaming! Again?
I got this hopeless kid out of jail two days ago.
But he still wants to play games?
Soni, please try to remember. Are you sure this kid is ours?
Or did the hospital accidentally give us the wrong child?
-What are you saying? -What else do I do?
Dad, it's my dream to be a professional gamer.
Son, you're aiming for the skies
but I believe in staying grounded.
You can only reach as high as your arm can go.
-But dad... -No.
Hear me out.
-No. -Please, dad.
Shut up!
Yes, Raghu?
-I am in. -Okay.
Mom, dad...
Hurry up, Soni.
We're late.
Yes, let's go.
I think you will be very angry at me when you read this letter,
But I have no other option left.
I am going to go and fulfil my dream of becoming a gamer.
I am writing this letter
because I am too scared to say it on the phone.
And if I am being honest, that would be a bit weird. Right?
Anyway, I hope you understand why I had to do this.
Please don't be mad at me
and give me your blessings.
I love you.
Your dear Ragla.
Tea! Have some tea!
Does anyone want some tea?
Hit him! Get him!
You got him right in the nuts!
Kill the terrorist! Kill him!
Uncle, they're called militants.
-Really? -That's me.
Wait, what?
-Yeah... -What?
I am the terrorist.
What?
What are you saying?
I mean, in the game.
Do you have any idea
just how many soldiers have lost their lives fighting terrorists
at the border, and you want to be a terrorist?
I know that, uncle. Sorry, I'll shut it down.
-There. I closed it. -Don't become a terrorist.
You should be a patriot!
Support your nation, love your nation,
why do you want to be a terrorist?
-Sorry. -Repeat after me.
-Piping hot tea. -What?
All hail! Mother India!
Passengers, please pay attention...
Karnavati Express will be stopping at platform number 4.
Wow.
Raghu.
I'm glad to see you.
I'll see you downstairs. Yeah?
Oh! Raghu.
-Hi. -Hi.
-How are you doing? -Hi. Hi.
Oh. Okay. Sorry.
-Had a good trip? -Yes.
How did you convince your parents?
I thought you said they won't agree to this.
It was nothing. I told them I am leaving and they agreed.
Oh, okay.
I mean, it was...
It was quite tough
to convince them and...
to get them to agree?
Okay.
By the way, quick heads up.
Your first day here is going to be a little overwhelming
but don't worry. No need to be scared.
We're all professionals here, so you'll be safe. Okay?
45, 46, 47...
Bro, I told you he won't even last a minute.
But, how did you know?
Unagi.
Pattice, tell my mom
her son couldn't fulfil her dream of bringing her to Mumbai.
He died in the Vakola gas tragedy.
-Guys. -Sorry, mom.
Guys, what the hell are you doing?
Nothing much.
Jaggi was pooping,
so me and Lalit bet on it.
Whoever is able to stand the stench the longest in that hot box,
will get a packet of jim jim every day for one whole week.
Lalit, don't be upset.
You made a new record of 47 seconds.
Not bad.
New guy, you want to go next?
It is very much fun.
No, I have a blocked nose.
Ladies, they call me..
No, they don't.
Wait a second.
So did I go through all that for nothing?
Hey, it will be a happy memory soon.
And in life too.
Learn to support yourself first.
How are you, bro?
I always go for back shots.
Don't take it the wrong way.
He is just talking about the game.
Okay, guys, we don't have time for this shit.
Five minutes, practice session, okay?
Come on man, J!
You always have to suck the joy out of everything.
Stop sulking.
Don't worry, you'll get used to them.
Let's go.
Forget it. Just sit.
But what does sulking mean?
So this is where the magic happens.
But more on that later.
Come on.
Raghu.
This is Mr. Tiwari,
but we all call him Major.
Major, this is Raghu. Our new teammate.
Smells good.
What's for lunch?
Bottle gourd.
Yum.
Actually, bottle gourd makes my tummy...
totally clean!
Bottle gourd is superb!
Yeah, sorry.
He keeps most of his stuff on this bed.
I told him to clean it up but as you can see...
No problem.
I'll keep my bags here for now.
Cool. And if there's anything you need, my flat's right upstairs.
You freshen up but don't take too long, okay?
Five minutes, living room.
Your first practice session.
Should we drink it?
-Bro. -Drink it.
Saurabh.
Focus.
Yes, Raghu.
You can sit here.
Okay?
Where is Mahesh?
Don't you see those egg shells?
What does gaming have to do with gym anyway?
You can't do pull-ups with your fingers!
Okay, let's start without him.
Relax, Jo.
Where were you Macha? You know you're late, right?
Yes, I know.
It was leg day.
I couldn't skip it.
Mahesh, meet our new AWPer.
So you're Maverick,
the newest soldier in our army of dumbfucks.
I hope you're as good as they say
because these guys can't shoot for shit.
Macha, want to see a head shot?
Hence proved.
So, shall we begin?
Come on guys.
-Let's get this shit done. -All right guys,
you know the rules.
5 V 5, one map and 10 rounds per match.
First to 6 wins.
Ready, boys?
Major, hit it.
Give them hell, boys.
Let's go.
Hey numbskull, turn around.
Hey Maverick! Run faster.
Are your feet stuck to the ground? Run faster!
I am heading to bomb site B.
On your left, Maverick.
What is happening Maverick? Are the letters dancing?
Don't worry, 4 rounds to go.
Turn around, idiot.
Don't look here and there.
Grenade, bomb.
The bomb is planted, site A. Go now.
Maverick, are you strolling in a park?
Maverick, come behind me right now.
What the hell, man!
Okay, Mahesh. It's his first day.
To hell with his first day.
Is he playing Alphastrike for the first time in his life?
Why don't you try playing Pinball
or Solitaire instead?
This is way above your skill level, boss.
Jo, at this rate,
forget the TOC finals,
we will be eliminated in the first round.
Mahesh, just take five. Out.
Fine, I am leaving. Forget this.
Mahesh bhai (brother).
Mahesh bhai.
Can you take your things off my bed?
I can't sleep like that.
I...
To hell with his first day.
Is he playing Alphastrike for the first time in his life?
This is way above your skill level, boss.
Jo, at this rate,
forget the TOC finals,
we will be eliminated in the first round.
Don't worry about what Mahesh said.
Why?
He was right.
I was shit.
I...
I don't think I'm cut out for this.
Maybe...
Maybe.
But maybe is somewhere between yes and no.
And you get to decide which way you want to go.
Look at this.
This is what we're fighting for.
The Tournament of Champions.
One month from now.
The biggest E-sports tournament in Mumbai.
Do you know how much the prize money for winning is?
50 lakhs.
But to win this tournament,
it's going to take more than skills, stamina, strategies and reflexes.
One very important thing is still missing.
Do you want to know what that is?
Belief, Raghu.
The undying faith that when you're in the game,
nobody can even dare to touch you.
So tell me Maverick,
do you believe?
Joanna.
Can we play one more round?
And this time, can I play the music?
Sure.
Saurabh.
Come on, boys. Time for one more game.
Let's go. Time to get screwed over again.
Mahesh bhai?
Mahesh bhai.
If I get more kills than you in this round,
will you move all your stuff from my bed?
Really?
Suddenly trying to act smart?
Listen buddy,
tonight you'll be sleeping with my dumbbells, man.
Give them hell, boys.
Headshot. Nice one, Raghu.
That's 2.
Game on boys.
Mahesh bhai, 3.
Times two. 6.
Mahesh bhai, 11.
Okay last round, boys.
Come on, you got this. Go, go, go.
You fucking piece of...
Okay, it's a 2 V 2 guys.
Two of ours versus two of theirs.
So let's wrap this up. Come on.
They are under heavy fire, he won't survive.
What do we do?
Mahesh bhai, I'm diverting them,
you end it.
Yes!
Oh yeah!
14 kills for Macha, he wins!
Nope. We win.
Yeah!
Well played, champ. Well played.
You fucked him sideways bro...
Hey, stop it. Macha might hear you. Let's go.
-I will throw you a party. -You played well. Good shit, man.
By the way, it's Mahesh.
Not Mahesh bhai.
Is this your Gagle's signature?
It's not Gagle's signature. It's Ragle's.
Who is this Ragla now?
Our son, Pandya sir. Raghu AKA Ragla.
Oh, I see.
So...
Is this Ragle's handwriting?
The writing is his,
but it's not his hand.
What do you mean?
What I mean Pandya sir,
is my Ragla would never say I love you to me.
Paresh bhai,
there's no case here.
Of course, there is. Please try to understand.
This is a devious plan to kidnap my son
by telling him lies and nonsense about gaming.
Sister, listen to me okay?
Look, father and son didn't get along with each other?
-Yes. -So, the son left the house?
Yes.
Your son is not a little child.
Stop worrying and let him be.
-Yes. -What yes?
Pandya sir, he is a kid, he's a minor.
He is months away from adulthood.
Is that so?
You mean your Ragla
is still small?
Exactly!
Paresh bhai,
start again from the beginning.
We'll enter the kill zone from the back.
Actually, we have history.
This is my bloody team, Jo.
Drone!
You want to settle this?
-Let's do it at the tournament. -Go fuck yourself.
We have 48 hours.
You're still a kid but you are talking back to me?
-What happened, Jo? -Money trouble?
Gamerlog is here.
Where are you, dog? Take this off.
If I don't get my money within 48 hours,
then you won't be gamers anymore.
If you guys are Gamerlog, then I want to join too.
Who is Joanna?
TOC begins in a few hours and we're not going to make it.
This isn't a game anymore, it's personal. It's war.
You're right.
Just do what you were born to do.