"Pathaan" is a 2023 Indian action film featuring an exiled RAW agent, Pathaan, who teams up with ISI agent Rubina Mohsin to thwart a rogue former agent named Jim. The plot unfolds as they race against time to prevent a catastrophic attack on India, blending action, suspense, and romance throughout the narrative.
**Plot Overview**
- The film follows Pathaan, played by Shah Rukh Khan, who is a former RAW agent.
- He is tasked with stopping Jim, a rogue ex-RAW agent portrayed by John Abraham, who seeks revenge against the Indian government.
- Pathaan teams up with Rubina Mohsin, an ISI agent played by Deepika Padukone, to combat Jim's plans.
**Key Events**
- The story begins with Jim planning a major attack on India, utilizing a bioweapon called Raktbeej, a mutated smallpox virus.
- Pathaan and his team, including former agents with disabilities, are assembled to counter Jim's threats.
- The narrative includes intense action sequences, betrayals, and the exploration of Pathaan's past, including his injuries from previous missions.
**Climactic Confrontation**
- The climax features a showdown between Pathaan and Jim, where they engage in a brutal fight.
- Pathaan ultimately manages to deactivate the missile containing the virus and confronts Jim, leading to a dramatic conclusion.
**Resolution**
- After defeating Jim, Pathaan is reinstated in RAW and takes on a leadership role in a new covert operations unit.
- The film ends with a hint of future adventures as Pathaan and Tiger (Salman Khan) discuss their ongoing fight against threats.