Set in the dense, mystical forests of Arunachal Pradesh, *Bhediya* follows Bhaskar, a Mumbai-based contractor driven by profit, who arrives in Ziro to clear land for a lucrative highway project. Accompanied by his quirky cousin Janardan and local friend Jomin, Bhaskar is fiercely determined to complete the assignment despite facing fierce resistance from the indigenous Adi community, who view the forest as sacred and alive.During a night in the wilderness exploring the proposed construction site, Bhaskar suffers a brutal, unprovoked attack by a mysterious, supernatural wolf. Though he barely survives the gruesome encounter, the bite triggers a terrifying transformation within him. As days pass, Bhaskar begins experiencing unnatural physical changes: his senses sharpen exponentially, his body heals instantaneously, his craving for raw meat intensifies, and he displays sudden bursts of uncontrollable, feral aggression during the full moon.Confused and terrified, Bhaskar enlists the help of a cynical local veterinarian, Anju, and relies on Janardan and Jomin to figure out what is happening to him. They soon discover a shocking truth: Bhaskar has been cursed with lycanthropy by a guardian spirit of the woods. The forest wolf did not attack him at random; it chose him as a vessel because his highway project threatens to destroy the fragile ecosystem and displace the indigenous protectors of nature.As the full moon approaches, the internal conflict reaches a fever pitch. Bhaskar must reconcile his ruthless corporate ambitions with a newfound, profound empathy for the land and its people. He realizes that the highway will spell doom not just for the wildlife, but for the very soul of the community that has welcomed him—despite his initial intentions. Simultaneously, a ruthless
government official and poachers arrive in the region, hunting the
mythical creature for its immense value, forcing Bhaskar into a corner.In the dramatic climax, Bhaskar fully embraces his beastly alter ego, the "Bhediya," not as a curse, but as a protector. He wages a ferocious battle against the poachers and corporate mercenaries to save the forest and his new friends. Having thwarted the destruction of the woods and found a sense of belonging and redemption, Bhaskar chooses to stay behind, living as a guardian of the wild, forever changed by his otherworldly encounter.