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Andhagan (2024) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2024 · 142 mins · Tamil
Directed by
Thyagarajan
Starring
Samuthirakani, Yogi Babu, Leela Samson, Priya Anand, Simran, Prashanth

The Pianist A piano player pretending to be visually-impaired, unwittingly becomes entangled in a number of problems as he witnesses the murder of a former film actor.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Events in order (15)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Movies like Andhagan
  5. 5 Every angle

15 events in order · contains spoilers

Andhagan Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Andhagan (2024) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Krish fakes blindness and meets Julie

    Krish, a Puducherry-based pianist, pretends to be blind to sharpen his piano skills. While crossing the street, he is knocked over by Julie, who befriends him and is impressed by his talent. Their romance begins as Krish keeps up the ruse of blindness.

    When
    early in the story
    Where
    Street crossing, Puducherry
  2. Diner invitation sparks a new turn

    At a diner, a retired actor named Karthick notices Krish’s talent and invites him to perform at his wedding anniversary. Krish sees a chance to refine his act and possibly win Julie’s admiration. The invitation marks a key turn toward Krish’s double life.

    When
    shortly after meeting Julie
    Where
    Diner
  3. Private performance at Karthick’s flat

    Krish goes to Karthick’s flat to give a private performance. Simi opens the door and Krish continues to play, maintaining the blindfold illusion. He spots Karthick’s corpse and notices Manohar hiding in the bathroom, revealing a dangerous crime inside the house.

    When
    the same day as the invitation
    Where
    Karthick’s flat
  4. The cover-up begins

    Simi and Manohar clean the crime scene and stuff the corpse into a suitcase while Krish keeps playing to sustain the blind act. He maintains his cover, unaware of how deeply he’s entangled. The murder remains hidden, pulling Krish further into a dangerous conspiracy.

    When
    the same day
    Where
    Karthick’s flat
  5. Krish contemplates reporting the murder

    Krish tries to report the murder to Sub-Inspector Bala, seeking help. He is dissuaded when he learns Manohar works at the same station, suggesting collusion or danger. The police connection makes Krish’s position precarious and forces careful choices.

    When
    soon after the murder
    Where
    Police station
  6. Funeral complications and new clues

    At Karthick’s funeral, D'Susa tells Bala about an unknown man (Manohar) seen at the flat on the murder day. The case grows murky as neighbors discuss suspicious activity. Krish’s presence during the events keeps him entangled in the mounting tension.

    When
    funeral day
    Where
    Karthick's funeral
  7. Witnessing the crime again

    Krish delivers piano lessons to Sanjana and witnesses the murder again. He must continue feigning blindness to avoid tipping off Simi and Manohar. The weight of having seen the truth without being believed intensifies the danger around him.

    When
    after funeral
    Where
    Karthick’s flat / vicinity
  8. Prasada and the exposure

    Simi visits Krish and serves prasada while he makes coffee. She observes him carefully and reveals his secret after he spills the coffee on purpose. Krish realizes that the prasada has blinded him, complicating his ability to act.

    When
    shortly after
    Where
    Krish’s house
  9. Video reveals Krish can see

    Kappes, the neighbor’s son, records Krish fully seeing and shows the clip to Julie. When she arrives, Simi fabricates a scene implying Krish and Simi slept together. Heartbroken, Julie leaves Krish to face the consequences alone.

    When
    shortly after the recording
    Where
    Krish’s home / Julie’s arrival
  10. Desperate attack and escape

    Krish regains consciousness and realizes the prasada has blinded him. Manohar comes to finish him off, but Krish escapes and collapses after hitting a telephone pole. The danger to his life becomes immediate and personal.

    When
    immediately after
    Where
    Krish’s house
  11. Kidnapped for organs

    Krish wakes in an illegal organ harvesting clinic. Dr. Sami and his assistants plot to exploit Krish’s knowledge for profit and decide to spare him momentarily. They kidnap Simi, stage a suicide, and blackmail Manohar to stay in line.

    When
    after
    Where
    Illegal organ clinic
  12. Double-cross and counterfeit money

    Murali and Sarasu double-cross Krish, tying him up with Simi and planning to steal the money themselves. Murali pockets cash from Manohar but is wounded escaping. Manohar escapes, Sarasu knocks him out, and they discover the money is counterfeit.

    When
    during the escape
    Where
    Clinic
  13. Escape with Simi and the corneas plan

    Simi helps Krish free himself and Krish removes Simi’s blindfold. A struggle ensues; Sami enters and, after a brief fight, Krish and Sami knock Simi out. They tie Simi in the boot of a car and drive away, with Sami revealing Simi’s rare blood type and the plan to use her corneas to restore Krish’s sight.

    When
    aftermath
    Where
    Clinic and car
  14. Two years later in London

    Two years later, in London, Julie finds Krish and he recounts the entire ordeal. He explains how they drove away from the clinic, the events involving Simi, and the near-fatal turn of events. Julie listens, weighing his choices and the cost of his decisions.

    When
    two years later
    Where
    London
  15. Ending note and a wary future

    Julie tells him he should have accepted Sami’s offer, and Krish quietly walks away. The final moment shows him using a cane to nudge a can out of his path, signaling a cautious, altered future and a person forever marked by the ordeal.

    When
    end
    Where
    London street

Last updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:21

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Timeline questions answered

Andhagan Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Andhagan (2024): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Krish pretend to be blind in the movie?

Krish pretends to be blind as an experiment to sharpen his piano skills. He believes that by removing his sight, his other senses will become more acute, allowing him to improve his musical abilities. This deception becomes problematic when he witnesses a murder and must continue pretending to be blind to protect himself.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Krish wears opaque lenses to practice piano, showing his commitment to the blind persona.

  • krish
  • blind
  • piano
  • deception
  • pretending
Q2

How does Krish get blinded in Andhagan?

Simi poisons Krish's prasada (holy offering) with a substance that causes temporary blindness. She suspects Krish is faking his blindness and tests him by serving poisoned prasada. After he spills the coffee intentionally to avoid drinking it, Simi confirms her suspicion. However, the poison still takes effect, leaving Krish actually blinded.

Foreshadowing: Simi observes Krish carefully during her visit, waiting for any sign that he can see.

  • krish
  • blindness
  • poison
  • simi
  • prasada
Q3

What happens to Simi at the end of Andhagan?

Simi dies in a car crash. After being kidnapped by Dr. Sami, she is tied in the car boot. She regains consciousness, overpowers Sami, and tries to run Krish over. A hunter's missed shot startles a hare, which jumps into the windshield, causing Simi to lose control of the car. She crashes and dies while Krish escapes.

Foreshadowing: Dr. Sami reveals Simi has a rare blood type and her organs would be valuable, establishing her fate.

  • simi
  • car crash
  • death
  • ending
  • sami
Q4

Why does Simi poison Krish in Andhagan?

Simi poisons Krish because she suspects he saw the murder of her husband Karthick while pretending to be blind. She tests him by serving poisoned prasada to confirm whether he is truly blind or faking it. Once she confirms his deception, she arranges for him to be killed to prevent him from revealing what he witnessed.

Foreshadowing: Simi watches Krish closely when he visits to give piano lessons, looking for signs he can see.

  • simi
  • poison
  • krish
  • murder
  • witness
Q5

Who killed Karthick in Andhagan?

Simi and her paramour Manohar kill Karthick. When Krish arrives at Karthick's flat to perform, he discovers Karthick's corpse. Simi and Manohar then clean the crime scene and dispose of the body while Krish is forced to continue playing piano to maintain his blind act.

Foreshadowing: Karthick is a retired actor, and his wife Simi is already having an affair with Manohar.

  • karthick
  • murder
  • simi
  • manohar
  • killed
Q6

What is the relationship between Simi and Manohar in Andhagan?

Simi and Manohar are lovers (paramours) who together murder Karthick. Manohar works at the same police station where Krish tries to report the crime, which is why Krish is afraid to go to the police. Their affair is the motive behind Karthick's murder.

Foreshadowing: Karthick's wife Simi opens the door and quickly lets Krish inside to avoid the nosy neighbour seeing a 'blind' man, hinting at her secret life.

  • simi
  • manohar
  • affair
  • lovers
  • karthick
Q7

Why does Julie leave Krish in Andhagan?

Julie leaves Krish after discovering he can see. Kappes, the neighbour's son, records a video of Krish without his blindfold and shows it to Julie. When she arrives, Simi stages a scene implying Krish and Simi had slept together. Believing Krish has been dishonest about both his blindness and his fidelity, Julie leaves him heartbroken.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Krish is tempted to look at Julie after meeting her and stops wearing the opaque lenses, showing his growing feelings compromise his disguise.

  • julie
  • krish
  • leaves
  • video
  • kappes
Q8

How does Krish survive the organ harvesting clinic in Andhagan?

Krish survives by offering information that could make the criminals money. Dr. Sami and his assistants Murali and Sarasu spare him temporarily, using him to kidnap Simi and blackmail Manohar. When the others double-cross him, Krish escapes with Simi's help during the chaos. Sami also plans to use Simi's corneas to restore Krish's sight, giving Krish a reason to stay alive.

Foreshadowing: Krish wakes up in the clinic and realizes he has been kidnapped for his organs.

  • krish
  • organ harvesting
  • clinic
  • sami
  • survive
Q9

What happens to D'Susa in Andhagan?

D'Susa, the nosy neighbour who watches people entering Karthick's flat, is pushed off the apartment ledge by Simi at Karthick's funeral. This happens after D'Susa tells Sub-Inspector Bala about seeing an unknown man (Manohar) going to Karthick's flat on the day of the murder.

Foreshadowing: D'Susa is established as a nosy neighbour who watches who enters the flat, making her a threat to Simi.

  • dsusa
  • neighbour
  • pushed
  • simi
  • funeral
Q10

How does the car crash happen at the end of Andhagan?

After Dr. Sami ties Simi in the car boot, she regains consciousness and overpowers him. She tries to run Krish over, but a hunter attempting to shoot a hare misses, causing the hare to jump and hit the windshield. This startles Simi, who loses control and crashes the car, dying in the accident. Krish escapes unharmed.

Foreshadowing: Dr. Sami reveals he plans to use Simi's corneas to restore Krish's sight, linking her to the car's final journey.

  • car crash
  • simi
  • hunter
  • hare
  • ending
Q11

Why doesn't Krish go to the police in Andhagan?

Krish tries to report the murder to Sub-Inspector Bala but is dissuaded when he discovers that Manohar, one of the murderers, works at the same police station. This connection makes going to the police dangerous and futile, as Manohar could easily interfere with any investigation or harm Krish.

Foreshadowing: Krish learns about Manohar's police job when he visits the station to report the murder.

  • police
  • manohar
  • bala
  • krish
  • report
Q12

How does Krish end up in London at the end of Andhagan?

Two years after the events in Puducherry, Krish is living in London. He survived the car crash and the organ harvesting ordeal. Julie finds him there, and he explains the entire story to her. The ending shows him using a cane, indicating he remains blind or partially blind despite Sami's plan to restore his sight with Simi's corneas.

Foreshadowing: The final scene shows Krish using a cane to kick a can, suggesting he continues to live with the consequences of his ordeal.

  • london
  • julie
  • krish
  • ending
  • future

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Thrillers where a lie spirals out of control like in Andhagan

A simple lie triggers a fatal chain reaction of crime and moral collapse. If you liked Andhagan, you'll find more movies here where a character's deception leads to deadly consequences. These stories feature high-stakes tension, moral ambiguity, and a fast-paced narrative where one lie unravels into a complex web of crime and betrayal.

  • suspenseful
  • paranoid
  • treacherous
  • anxious
  • desperate
  • high-stakes
  • Tone: dark, tense, paranoid
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative typically follows a character who, often out of self-preservation, commits to a lie or secret. This act immediately puts them in a precarious position, drawing the attention of dangerous figures. The plot accelerates as they are forced to navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting alliances, cover-ups, and escalating violence, all while their original deception becomes increasingly difficult to maintain.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their core premise of a deception snowballing into catastrophe. They share a high-intensity, fast-paced tone where the protagonist is constantly reacting to new threats, creating a consistently suspenseful and claustrophobic experience focused on survival and the heavy cost of lies.

Gritty crime survival stories with heavy consequences like Andhagan

Ordinary people pushed to their limits in a brutal criminal underworld. Explore movies similar to Andhagan where an ordinary witness is pulled into a deadly criminal plot. These films feature heavy emotional weight, intense violence, and a bittersweet ending where survival comes at a great personal cost, leaving the protagonist forever changed.

  • grim
  • brutal
  • desperate
  • uncertain
  • heavy
  • violent
  • Tone: grim, dark, heavy
  • Pacing: fast, tense
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The journey begins with an involuntary witness to a violent crime, instantly making them a target. They are not a trained hero but an everyperson, and their struggle is raw and visceral. The narrative follows their desperate attempts to outsmart ruthless criminals, leading to a chain of betrayals and violence. The arc culminates in a resolution where they may survive but are left profoundly damaged, having lost their innocence and often their former life.

Why they belong together: This thread unites films through the visceral experience of an ordinary person's brutal survival against criminal forces. They share a dark tone, high emotional weight, and a focus on the psychological and physical toll of the ordeal, culminating in endings that are far from clean or triumphant.

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