In the present timeline, Shanthanu is a man of few words, living a solitary life in the azure waters of Kavaratti. His life takes a turn when he learns of Anarkali's fate. He discovers that she is no longer the girl he knew; she is now a mother and is imprisoned for a crime she did not commit. The film shifts gears from a romance to a poignant drama about redemption. Shanthanu decides to reunite Anarkali with her daughter, a mission that brings him back to the mainland and into conflict with powerful adversaries, including a stern admiral played by Kabir Bedi.
"Anarkali" is a 2015 Malayalam historical romance film directed by Raja Krishna Menon. The movie is based on the true story of Anarkali, a courtesan who was a favorite of the Mughal emperor Akbar. The film stars Sonam Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. anarkali malayalam movie online