Anjaam Pathiraa (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Benjamin Louis sought revenge against the police force because his father Louis was framed for assault by corrupt officers who were protecting a priest named Bennet Franco, who had impregnated Benjamin's sister Rebecca. His father died in prison after being wrongfully accused, and Benjamin returned from the US with a plan to destroy the system that destroyed his family. The police officers he targeted were either directly involved in the frame job or represented the corrupt system that allowed it to happen.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show the figurines being left as symbolic messages, hinting at a vendetta rather than random violence.

• benjamin louis motive
• revenge
• police corruption
• wrongful imprisonment
• Bennet Franco

The killer used zolpidem, a hypnotic sedative, to drug the victims before abduction. The autopsies revealed traces of zolpidem in all victims with no signs of coercion, indicating the victims were sedated while conscious and controlled through hypnosis. CI Sharathchandran's medical history revealed he had been prescribed Tenormin as a counteragent, which Anwar used to piece together how the killer used the drug to render victims compliant before kidnapping them.

Foreshadowing: The autopsy findings consistently showed zolpidem presence, pointing to a methodical chemical approach rather than physical force.

• zolpidem
• hypnosis
• kidnapping method
• drug
• sedatives

The first three murders of DYSP Abraham Koshy, the second officer, and Paulson were designed as decoys to mislead the investigation. Anwar deduced that these victims were either random or low-level targets meant to create confusion and make police believe they were dealing with a random serial killer. The actual targets were CI Sharathchandran (who had assisted in framing Benjamin's father) and ACP Anil Madhavan (who represented the corrupt system). By creating noise with unrelated murders, Benjamin kept police busy while planning his real vengeance.

Foreshadowing: Anwar notices the figurines have symbolic meaning beyond the crimes, suggesting a deeper personal motive.

• decoy murders
• red herring
• actual targets
• misdirection
• investigation

Anil Madhavan was killed by Rebecca, Benjamin Louis's sister. After Benjamin was killed in the fake encounter during transit to court, a girl visited Anil's apartment. When Anwar arrived afterward, he found Anil dead. Looking out the window, Anwar whispered "Rebecca" as he realized she had carried out the final revenge killing herself, completing what her brother started.

Foreshadowing: The film establishes Rebecca as the silenced victim whose life was destroyed by the same corruption Benjamin sought to avenge.

• rebecca
• anil madhavan killed
• final twist
• revenge
• killer identity

The Lady Justice figurines were sculptures created by Sudhakar Devalokam, who made five figurines for two men who later blinded him after delivery. Benjamin Louis used these figurines as his signature symbol, representing his view that justice had been perverted and corrupted. Each figurine was left at crime scenes to send a message about flawed justice, tying the murders to his personal vendetta against a system that failed his family.

Foreshadowing: Sudhakar explains he made five figurines for two men who betrayed him, establishing the objects' origin before their symbolic purpose becomes clear.

• lady justice figurine
• sudhakar devalokam
• sculptor
• symbol
• crime scenes

Simon was a homicidal hacker already in prison, known for a previous case involving a spinner. Andrew, the hacker Anwar recruited, identified Simon as the man who had cross-dressed as the woman seen on the train. Simon and his partner Aravindan were found dead in their cell with a suicide note confessing to the murders, but this was a deliberate setup. They were actually Benjamin Louis's decoys - the burnt prison corpse thought to be Simon was Bennet Franco, the priest who had impregnated Rebecca, killed by Benjamin to eliminate the man who started his family's downfall.

Foreshadowing: Anwar remains unconvinced by the suicide note, sensing it was too convenient.

• simon
• aravindan
• hacker
• decoy
• suicide note
• Bennet Franco

The killer was revealed to be both a hacker and a physical perpetrator. CCTV footage had been tampered with at multiple crime scenes, indicating someone with cybersecurity knowledge could erase or alter recordings. This technical capability helped the killer operate without being caught on camera, allowing him to abduct victims and stage the crimes while covering his digital tracks.

Foreshadowing: The investigation mentions early on that the killer can manipulate digital evidence, setting up the hacker revelation.

• cctv tampering
• hacker
• digital evidence
• surveillance
• cover up

Benjamin Louis was a psychologist who returned from the US with a darker edge. His sister Rebecca was impregnated by a priest named Bennet Franco. Their father Louis was then framed for assault by corrupt police officers working with Bennet. Louis was jailed and died in prison, while Rebecca was sent to a convent to hide the scandal. This destroyed family tragedy fueled Benjamin's quest for revenge against everyone involved in the cover-up.

Foreshadowing: Benjamin's cold demeanor and psychological expertise make him an unlikely suspect until his connection to the case emerges.

• benjamin louis backstory
• rebecca
• Bennet Franco
• father died prison
• family tragedy

Anwar connected the dots through multiple clues: Sudhakar mentioned a sixth figurine and a painting based on his daughter's description, which Anwar recognized as Benjamin's work. Benjamin was a psychologist and guest lecturer who had been studying consciousness and symbolism. Through Benjamin's foster parent Sudhevan, Anwar uncovered the dark family history linking Benjamin to the victims. Finally, the burnt corpse in prison was identified as Bennet Franco, confirming Benjamin's involvement.

Foreshadowing: The painting description and the sixth figurine serve as the physical evidence linking Benjamin to the crimes.

• anwar investigation
• identified killer
• evidence
• painting
• sixth figurine

The case was extremely difficult because the killer was a trained psychologist with deep knowledge of police methodology. Benjamin Louis deliberately created misleading evidence - using Simon as a decoy, staging a suicide confession, and planting false leads like the decoy mummified corpse at the cottage. He exploited the police's own systems by hacking CCTV and understanding forensic procedures. Additionally, the early murders appeared random, obscuring the personal revenge motive until Anwar analyzed the symbolism and connections between victims.

Foreshadowing: The constant dead ends and false leads throughout the investigation reflect Benjamin's manipulation of the investigation.

• unsolvable case
• difficult investigation
• misleading evidence
• police failure
• decoys