Legal action to retrieve money lent to a friend.

Respectable lawyers, In 2021, I began a business with a franchise, and the owners became friends. Between the years 2021 and 2022. We had several transactions between us, including rent and bills. I've also contributed about 3 lakh for his family and business needs. My business was closed, and it's been two years. I kept asking when he would repay, but he constantly maintained he had nothing for now, and he wasn't denying or making any payments. The overdue amount is now 2,25,000 INR. Now he is