Anbarivu

Anbarivu

Year: 2022

Runtime: 165 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Aswin Raam

Echo Score: 64
FamilyComedyRomance

Raised in vastly different environments—one steeped in violence and revenge, the other embracing peace and wisdom—twin brothers Anbu and Arivu find their lives unexpectedly intertwined. They must navigate these contrasting worlds and confront their shared past to reunite a family fractured by estrangement and uncover a deeper connection between them.

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Timeline – Anbarivu (2022)

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1

Pasupathy's early service in Arasapuram

Pasupathy works as a servant for Muniyandi in Arasapuram, forming daily ties with the village head. He observes the power dynamics and the way communities are divided. This proximity seeds a growing sense of grievance that will drive his later actions.

Past Arasapuram
2

Lakshmi and Prakasham wed secretly

Lakshmi, Muniyandi's daughter, and Prakasham from the opposite village of Aandiyaapuram marry in secret to spite their families. A councillor named Jayaprakasam steps in to broker a peace, but the union remains a flashpoint. The marriage sets up the later conflict between the two villages.

Past Arasapuram and Aandiyaapuram
3

Birth of twin sons

Lakshmi gives birth to twin sons, Anbazhagan and Arivazhagan, which cements a future dynastic tie for both households. The twins become symbols of a family that will be caught in the crossfire of local politics. Pasupathy watches the family with growing envy.

Past Arasapuram
4

Pasupathy's plan and Jayaprakasam's murder

Pasupathy convinces Prakasham to leave the town, aiming to sever his rival's influence. Jayaprakasam uncovers the plot, but Pasupathy murders him in a brutal act. The murder sharpens the feud into a village-wide rift.

Past Arasapuram
5

The feud's escalation and Muniyandi's vow

The feud between Muniyandi and Prakasham's camps spills into a bitter village dispute. Muniyandi orders Lakshmi to vow to live with him and her firstborn, reinforcing his control over the family. Meanwhile, Pasupathy's political career rises as he becomes MLA, fueling his hunger for power.

Past Arasapuram
6

Twenty-four years later: two families, two lives

Twenty-four years pass and the two sides live largely separate lives. Muniyandi and Lakshmi share a home with their grown grandson Anbu, while Arivu stays with his father in Canada alongside Yazhini. The distance masks simmering grievances that will soon reemerge.

Twenty-four years later Arasapuram; Canada
7

The chariot festival plan sparks regional tension

A district collector's plan to hold a chariot festival aims to unite the two villages, but it ignites new tensions between Muniyandi and the Aandiyaapuram camp led by Singaram. The festival becomes a test of whether shared tradition can heal old wounds.

Present Region between Arasapuram and Aandiyaapuram
8

Anbu foils arson; Pasupathy's influence questioned

Anbu intervenes when Singaram's faction attempts to burn the chariot, showing his protective side for family and community. Muniyandi lashes out at Pasupathy when he suggests letting the law handle things, revealing the depth of their distrust.

Present Chariot festival site
9

Arivu confronts his father; vows to meet the family

Arivu confronts his father after being shown pictures of Anbu, questioning why the family broke apart. His father explains the history, and Arivu decides to travel to Madurai to seek his roots and reconciliation. The journey marks a turning point in the family saga.

Present Madurai
10

The swap of Anbu and Arivu and identity revelation

A violent altercation leads to Anbu and Arivu switching places—Anbu stays in Canada with Prakasham while Arivu remains in Madurai with relatives. Lakshmi learns the truth when Anbu's real identity surfaces after a clash with the bull Marudhu, prompting a shift in loyalties.

Present Canada; Madurai
11

Romances and family introductions

Anbu falls in love with Yazhini and Arivu falls for Kayal. Kayal is introduced to Prakasham by video call, expanding the circle of allies and potential reconciliation. These personal bonds accompany the political drama.

Present Arasapuram
12

Festival climax, exposure of Pasupathy

During the festival, Pasupathy's misdeeds are revealed: Arivu realizes Pasupathy is the mastermind behind the village feud. The climax sees Muniyandi forgiving Prakasham's son-in-law, Arivu publicly exposing Pasupathy, and the CBI arresting him, allowing both villages to unite as they pull the chariot together.

Present Festival site

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