Aavanazhi

Aavanazhi

Year: 1986

Runtime: 153 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: I V Sasi

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Balram, an honest police inspector, is driven to alcohol and womanizing after enduring a series of personal and professional hardships. When a dangerous criminal he arrests is unexpectedly acquitted, his sense of justice is reignited, prompting him to resume his fight against crime and corruption with renewed determination.

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1

Contract murder sets the plot in motion

Satyaraj, an infamous killer, murders a cement contractor on orders from rival Vincent. The hit is swift and brutal, targeting a seemingly random victim to cement Vincent's control. The murder brings Satyaraj into sharper focus for the police and fuels the tension between the two factions.

2

Balram captures Satyaraj

Balram, known as Karadi Balu, is a principled but controversial police officer. He tracks down and apprehends Satyaraj within a day, bringing him into custody for questioning. However, before any interrogation can begin, another investigating officer takes charge of the case, shifting the dynamics of the investigation.

Police custody
3

Corruption tips the scales against Satyaraj

Vincent, aided by Adv. Jayachandran, manipulates witnesses and tampers with evidence to secure Satyaraj's acquittal on the current charge. The ruling clears Satyaraj of the offence but Balram remains entangled in other pending cases. The corruption leaves Balram in custody while the bigger conspiracy unfolds.

Court / Investigation site
4

Balram remains jailed due to pending cases

Despite his initial arrest and ongoing investigation, Balram is not released because he faces multiple other cases. His status in custody depends on the various pending trials, keeping him in a fragile position. This backdrop fuels Balram's frustrations and sets up his later actions.

Police custody
5

Balram's troubled past shapes his character

Balram is haunted by a custodial death case involving a teenage boy, earning him the label of a murderer in the public eye. His lover's father objects to their relationship, creating personal and professional pressure. Heartbroken, Balram turns to drinking and womanizing, which complicates his career and ethics.

6

Satyaraj escapes from jail

With the collusion of the jail superintendent, Satyaraj engineers a dramatic jailbreak. The escape removes him from the formal constraints of custody and rekindles his ability to threaten Balram and the investigation. The escape shifts the balance of power, enabling Satyaraj to evade immediate pursuit.

Jail
7

Radha seeks justice and allies with Adv. Jayachandran

Radha, sister of the teenage boy killed in the initial case, pursues justice against Balram and the police. She begins a case through Adv. Jayachandran, who convinces her that Satyaraj possesses documents implicating Balram. Radha agrees to shelter Satyaraj, aligning with his interests and complicating the investigation.

Radha's residence
8

Balram uncovers incriminating documents; corruption exposed

During a vehicle search, Balram retrieves incriminating documents and submits them to his superior. The superior officer, who is in league with Vincent, sabotages the case by returning the documents to Vincent. Balram had already sent a copy to the Central Bureau of Investigation, setting the wheels in motion for a larger crackdown.

Police station / Office
9

CBI arrests corrupt officials

Acting on Balram's copied documents, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrests the corrupted superior, Vincent, and Adv. Jayachandran. The exposure of the conspiracy reframes the investigation and exposes the rot within the system. The case escalates from a personal vendetta to a broader corruption scandal.

CBI office
10

Radha uncovers the truth about her brother's death

Radha learns from Vincent's son that her brother was killed by Satyaraj on Vincent's orders. To deflect suspicion, the corrupt superior officer framed Balram as the accused, further entangling the case. The revelation shifts Radha's allegiance and intensifies the hunt for Satyaraj.

11

Radha guides Balram to Satyaraj

Realizing the devised cover-up, Radha informs Balram of Satyaraj's whereabouts. Balram formulates an operation to arrest Satyaraj, coordinating with partners to close the net. The plan increases tension as Satyaraj becomes aware of Balram's pursuit.

12

Final confrontation and aftermath

Satyaraj, realizing Balram's plan, abducts Radha and her friend to escape. A high-stakes chase ends in a scuffle where Balram kills Satyaraj. In the aftermath, Balram is arrested by fellow officers, closing the immediate pursuit and leaving the larger conflict unresolved.

Streets / police station

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:39

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