Sangharsh, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, is a psychological thriller that revolves around the life of Raja (played by Akshay Kumar), a small-town boy who moves to Mumbai with dreams of becoming a successful businessman. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes embroiled in a cat-and-mouse game with a cunning and ruthless don, Surya (played by Ashutosh Rana). The story is woven around Raja's transformation from an innocent and naive young man to a fierce and determined individual who will stop at nothing to overcome his adversaries.