Avatharam

Avatharam

Year: 2014

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Joshiy

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After the death of his elder brother, an honest Customs Officer, Madhavan Mahadevan travels to the city to help his sister-in-law and her daughter. While trying to claim his brother’s insurance money, he uncovers a shocking truth: his brother was murdered by a powerful underworld boss named Irumbanakkal John. Determined to seek justice, Madhavan finds himself confronting dangerous forces and navigating a web of deceit.

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Timeline – Avatharam (2014)

Trace every key event in Avatharam (2014) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Rajeshwari's birth under Simha Rashi and devotion to Akkamma

Rajeshwari is born under the Simha Rashi zodiac and grows up with unwavering faith in Goddess Akkamma. Her spiritual strength shapes how she faces the subsequent trials in her life. The narrative hints that her sign may be tied to a critical future sacrifice.

Home
2

Karkotakudu arrives to destroy Earth; Akkamma's arrest foretold

A demon named Karkotakudu lands on Earth with a plan to obliterate humanity. The backstory reveals that to protect the world, Akkamma must herself be arrested by a supernatural force, a sacrifice that hinges on a Simha Rashi sign.

Earth
3

Karkotakudu's early attempts to kill Rajeshwari

Karkotakudu launches several attempts to kill Rajeshwari, testing her resilience from the outset. Each attempt is thwarted by Rajeshwari's faith in Akkamma and her growing protective powers.

4

Rajeshwari marries Prasad to gain wealth; Prasad's family drugs him

Rajeshwari marries Prasad, the heir to a wealthy family, with motives tied to wealth and influence. Prasad's relatives drug him to keep him mentally unstable so they can seize control of the fortune.

Prasad's family home
5

Rajeshwari's divinity grows; she saves Prasad from family harm

As Rajeshwari's divine power deepens, she intervenes to shield her husband from the cruelty of his own relatives. Her actions thwart their schemes and strengthen their bond.

Prasad's family home
6

Rajeshwari becomes a mother

Rajeshwari gives birth to a child, marking a new chapter for the couple. Her motherhood deepens her commitment to protecting the family against dangerous forces.

Home
7

Karkotakudu attacks again; Akkamma intervenes in human form

Karkotakudu returns with renewed force to kill Rajeshwari. Akkamma appears in human form to rescue Rajeshwari and defend the family from the demon's assault.

Rajeshwari's home
8

Prasad suffers sarpa matsya dosha; Rajeshwari defeats it with Akkamma's help

Prasad is afflicted by a dangerous dosha that threatens his life and fate. Rajeshwari, aided by Akkamma, eradicates the dosha and protects him from harm.

Prasad's home
9

Tragedy strikes: the child is killed and Rajeshwari is blamed

Their child is forcibly killed, and the village is misled into believing Rajeshwari is responsible. The family uses the tragedy to turn the community against her, and she is cast out.

Village
10

Karkotakudu influences the family to exile Rajeshwari

Under the demon's influence, Prasad's relatives push Rajeshwari out of the house, intensifying the estrangement and danger she faces.

Family home
11

Akkamma must go under arrest to restore cosmic balance

To maintain the balance of the universe, Akkamma is forced to go under arrest. Karkotakudu attacks Prasad again, but Rajeshwari's faith and love protect him while the status symbols of marriage are stripped away to cast her as a widow.

Prasad's home
12

Goddesses donate symbols to return Rajeshwari to married status

In a symbolic rite, goddesses donate kumkuma, mangalsutra, red sari, and other ornaments to restore Rajeshwari's identity as a married woman. A temple ceremony seals this renewal.

Temple
13

Rajeshwari sacrifices herself and becomes Narasimhi

Overwhelmed by the trials, Rajeshwari leaps into the fire, hoping to free Akkamma and end the curse. The fire grants her a divine form as Narasimhi, and she uses her power to kill Karkotakudu, restoring balance.

Fire temple
14

Akkamma reveals the child is alive and Prasad heals; happy ending

Akkamma reveals that Rajeshwari's child survived and was cared for. Prasad recovers his health and the couple reunites, ending with a celebratory Jai Mata Di.

Temple/Home

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