The new ACP tasked with investigating IPL betting scandals. Initially appears as a righteous officer, but is later revealed to be Vinayak's college best friend and co-conspirator. He collaborates with Vinayak to execute the heist, eliminates other gang members, and secures their stolen share.
They secretly collaborate as the true masterminds of the operation.
The ending reveals that Vinayak and Prithviraj had been best friends since college and jointly operated the betting-money heist.
Prithviraj removes Prem during the final consolidation of the plan.
During the highway-resort standoff, Prithviraj follows the conspirators and kills Prem.
Their investigative roles converge around exposing the betting scheme.
Kamal's apparent suicide and alias-based mission are tied to Prithviraj's investigation into the IPL betting scandals.
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