Autograph

Autograph

Year: 2004

Runtime: 167 mins

Language: Tamil

RomanceDrama

Senthil, an advertising executive, decides to invite his old friends to his wedding. His past is unraveled as he sets out on a journey to meet his old friends and lovers.

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Timeline – Autograph (2004)

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1

Train journey begins to invite loved ones

The film opens with Senthil Kumar boarding a train to invite his friends and family to his forthcoming wedding. As the train moves, he meets various people from his past who spark memories of the women who influenced his love life. The journey also prompts him to recall his teenage days and the path that led him here.

Start of journey Train
2

Flashback to teenage days and Kamala

Flashbacks reveal Senthil's school days, his tussles with friends, and his first love with Kamala. Kamala's father arranges her marriage early, before she reaches the 11th grade. These memories lay the groundwork for the enduring impact of his early romance.

Teenage years School
3

Kamala's reunion in the village

Fourteen years later, Senthil reaches Kamala's village and discovers that she is now a mother of three and married to a farmer. He invites her to the wedding, and she promises to come, bridging the distance between their past and present. The encounter reopens old feelings while highlighting the endurance of time.

14 years later Kamala's village
4

Love story in Kerala’s Chalakudy

Senthil travels to Kerala and revisits his college years, where he falls for Lathika, a Malayali girl from Chalakudy. The romance ends when her parents marry her off to her cousin Madhavan after learning of the affair. The heartbreak foreshadows the limits of love when families intervene.

College years Chalakudy, Kerala
5

Lathika’s widow status in Chalakudy

On reaching Chalakudy to invite Lathika, Senthil is surprised to find her as a widow living with her grandmother for the past twelve years. He attempts to rekindle their relationship, but she gently corrects him, acknowledging the life she now leads. The moment underscores how time and circumstance have altered their paths.

12 years later Chalakudy
6

Divya meets Senthil on the bus

On the journey, Senthil meets Divya, a trusted friend who helps him see a life beyond his past. Divya reveals her family burden: her paralysed mother and her role as the breadwinner. She also confesses a prior heartbreak, explaining why she valued companionship even when love was elusive.

During journey Bus
7

Divya’s engagement and departure

Divya is revealed to be engaged unwillingly to a businessman from America, and she eventually leaves Senthil. The separation emphasizes that life moves on and that not all relationships can survive changing circumstances. Senthil is left with mixed feelings about love and commitment.

During and after bus journey Various
8

Five years later: Divya as a divorcee

Five years pass, and Senthil meets Divya again, now a divorcee. Divya describes the importance of having a good companion who gives attention and support, even if romance cannot be rekindled. The encounter reinforces resilience and the idea of choosing one's own path.

Five years later Various
9

Decision to marry Thenmozhi

With memories guiding him, Senthil decides to marry Thenmozhi, the girl chosen by his parents. The decision ties together his past loves with his present life and signals a new beginning. The convergence of childhood, college, and Divya's lessons culminates in this union.

Approaching wedding Wedding planning
10

The wedding day and attendees

On the wedding day, Kamala, Lathika, and Divya, along with Senthil's school and college friends, attend the ceremony. Their presence acknowledges the enduring influence of the women who shaped his life. Thenmozhi becomes his wife as the past and present converge in celebration.

Wedding day Wedding venue
11

A new chapter with Thenmozhi

Surrounded by friends and family, Senthil steps into a new chapter with Thenmozhi. The memory of his past relationships informs his growth, but the future is built through love, patience, and forward momentum.

Post-wedding Wedding venue / thereafter

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