Crook, a thriller, is loosely based on the racial attacks suffered by Indian students in Australia, between 2007-2010. Jai Dixit is brought up by uncle Joseph, a police officer, after the death of his father. Jai gets involved in piracy, and Joseph sends him to Australia. Once in Australia, he falls in love with Suhana, but is caught up in the racial violence that threatens to destroy his life.