The final act takes Vijay back to the shores of Mandwa. In a violent and emotional confrontation, Vijay finally kills Kancha Cheena, avenging his father and liberating his village. However, the path of violence takes its toll. In the end, Vijay dies in his mother's lap, finally finding the peace that eluded him throughout his life of crime. Key Facts about the Film

No discussion of Agneepath is complete without its dialogue. Screenwriters Santosh Saroj and Kader Khan (who also played a memorable supporting role as the loyal don Kancha Cheena’s rival, Nath) crafted lines that have become part of Indian pop culture.

What makes Agneepath different? Unlike the angry-young-man roles of Zanjeer or Deewar , Bachchan’s character here, Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, is not merely angry—he is a tragic, Shakespearean figure. The film draws heavy inspiration from The Count of Monte Cristo and the epic poetry of Mahabharata . It is dark, violent, and poetic.