Alexander The Great

Alexander The Great

Year: 2010

Runtime: 144 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Murali Nagavally

Drama

He is intelligently mischievous The film revolves around Alexander Varma, who survives with his IQ, but fate has something else stored for him.

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1

Wealth and family setup in Dubai

Prathapa Varma is a wealthy Dubai magnate whose will shapes the family fortune. He has two sons, Manu and Alexander, the latter born from his adulterous relationship with Janet in Mumbai. In his will, Varma leaves all his wealth to Alexander. If Alexander dies, 40% goes to Rama Varma and Ravi Varma, 30% to Manu, and 30% to a trust.

Present Dubai
2

Manu schemes to control the fortune

Manu hatches a plan to grab the fortune by securing a power of attorney from Alexander. He intends to bend Alexander to his will, or eliminate him if necessary. Accompanied by his girlfriend Bismitha and his maternal uncle Sri Ramakrishnan, he sets out to locate Alexander. The scheme hinges on getting Alexander to sign away control of the wealth.

Pre-journey Dubai
3

Alexander in rehab and resisting manipulation

Alexander is confined to a mental rehabilitation center under the care of Dr. Korah. Manu pressures him to sign the power-of-attorney, but Alexander consistently resists or evades the attempt. The rehab setting becomes a battleground for his autonomy as attempts to control him continue. The tension marks a crucial test of his will and abilities.

Present Rehabilitation center
4

Rivals strike: thugs sent to kill Alexander

Rama Verma’s men and moneylender Thomas dispatch armed thugs to eliminate Alexander. The threat escalates rapidly, forcing Alexander to stay one step ahead of the danger. The attack underscores the ruthless stakes of the family feud and the lengths rivals will go to control the inheritance.

Present City vicinity
5

Alexander escapes and rallies allies

Alexander manages to slip away from his would-be killers and saves his fellow inmates and companions. His escape highlights his resourcefulness and signals a turning point in the power struggle. The incident deepens Manu’s realization that Alexander is not easily controlled.

Present Rehabilitation center vicinity
6

Manu accepts Alexander's uniqueness

Manu gradually recognizes Alexander's unique abilities and begins to soften his hostility toward his half-brother. The two brothers start to bridge the gap, though suspicion remains. Manu decides to bring Alexander to Dubai to sort out the inheritance with his help, changing the dynamic of their plans.

Present Dubai
7

Arrival in Dubai; Alexander reveals stability

Alexander accompanies Manu to Dubai and reveals that he is mentally stable. The revelation unsettles the assumption that he is a liability or pawn in the will. The duo moves toward reasserting Alexander's control over the inheritance as plans are recalibrated.

Present Dubai
8

Flashback: hotel room and a waitress' death

A flashback reveals Alexander and his father Prathapa staying in a hotel room where a waitress is found dead. Prathapa is accused of the murder, and Alexander steps forward to take responsibility to protect his father. The act tarnishes Alexander’s youth with a jail sentence looming over him, reframing present loyalties and debts.

Flashback Hotel room
9

Alexander takes the fall; goes to jail

To shield his father, Alexander takes responsibility for the murder and is sent to jail. He later uses an act of feigned mental illness to secure his release and transfer to a rehabilitation setting. The ruse reveals his determination to control his own fate and sets the stage for future revelations.

Flashback Jail / Rehabilitation center
10

Alexander decides to divide the wealth

Back in the present, Alexander contemplates distributing his father’s wealth among the relatives. He weighs the family’s claims and the burden of debt, seeking a fair settlement. His decision triggers a fresh round of negotiations and power plays that test everyone's loyalties.

Present Dubai
11

Ravi's blackmail and Janet's detention

Ravi Verma leverages a leverage over Alexander by showing him Janet being detained by his thugs. He reframes the dispute as a battle over who truly controls the estate. Alexander's resolve wavers as the pressure mounts. The manipulation demonstrates the ruthless logic of the family feud.

Present Dubai
12

The confession against Prathapa: waitress murder

Ravi reveals that he murdered the waitress to trap Prathapa, further complicating the inheritance dispute. Alexander, confronted with new evidence, proceeds to sign over much of the wealth to Ravi while promising to secure shares for other relatives. The revelation reframes the ethics of the dispute and tests Alexander’s allegiance.

Present Dubai
13

The illegal documents surface at the airport

At the airport, Dr. Korah reveals the documents endorsing Manu for 100% of the wealth are illegal because they were signed by a mentally unstable person. The truth undermines Manu’s ambitions and shifts the power back toward Alexander and those who protect him. The revelation throws the family’s plans into jeopardy just as departure seems near.

Present Airport
14

Final departure and goodbye

With the legal mess exposed, Alexander and Dr. Korah head toward the plane, aiming to leave behind the conspiracies of the past. They bid farewell to Manu, his half-brother, acknowledging the fragile balance of their lives. The film closes on the plane’s horizon as a new chapter begins for Alexander and Korah.

Present Airport

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