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Boss Engira Baskaran (2010) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2010 · 160 mins · Tamil
Directed by
M. Rajesh
Starring
Jiiva, Nayanthara, Santhanam, Rajendran, Arya, Lakshmi Ramakrishnan

Bhaskaran, smitten with the attractive professor Chandrika, conspires with his side‑kick Nallathambi to win her affection and launch a promising career. Their well‑meaning schemes quickly spiral into a series of slap‑slap comedic mishaps, creating a light‑hearted tale of romance and chaos.

On this page (5)
  1. 1 Events in order (12)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Categories
  5. 5 Every angle

12 events in order · contains spoilers

Boss Engira Baskaran Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Boss Engira Baskaran (2010) 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. Boss meets Chandrika during an arrear exam

    In Kumbakonam, the cheerful Boss runs into Chandrika during an arrear examination. He is instantly drawn to her, even though she disapproves of his attempt to copy. This moment sets the spark for their complicated relationship.

    Where
    Kumbakonam
  2. Chandrika is revealed to be Nandhini's sister

    Boss learns that Chandrika is the younger sister of his sister-in-law Nandhini after Saravanan marries Nandhini. The revelation complicates his pursuit, since family ties influence his path to marriage. The unfolding dynamic drives him to prove himself more than ever.

    Where
    Kumbakonam
  3. Boss decides to prove himself and leaves home

    Unemployment among his family is repeatedly cited as the reason he must prove himself. Boss resolves to win Chandrika and a future by showing he can stand on his own. He leaves home in search of a path to success.

    Where
    Kumbakonam
  4. Boss faces hardship and is insulted by Shanmugasundaram

    Boss endures several obstacles and is insulted by Shanmugasundaram, who represents the social pressure against him. He also loses his shelter, making his struggle very personal. The hardships underline his determination to change his fate.

    Where
    Kumbakonam
  5. Nallathambi helps Boss start a Class X tutoring centre

    With Nallathambi's support, Boss launches a tutorial centre to help Class X students. The venture gradually becomes profitable as the students begin to top examinations in the state. This marks Boss's first major step toward financial independence.

    Where
    Kumbakonam
  6. Velpandi's blackmail threat is revealed

    Velpandi, a local don, signs an agreement that if his son Paalpandi fails the examination, Nallathambi will lose his property and be forced to work in Velpandi's cow-dung place. The threat underscores the leverage Velpandi holds over the system. The deal foreshadows the high-stakes environment Boss is navigating.

    Where
    Local don Velpandi's area
  7. Paalpandi's strange exam antics and awakening

    Velpandi explains his family history of manipulation in exams and Paalpandi's bizarre sleeping in the examination hall; waking him would provoke a bite. Over time, Paalpandi begins to listen as Boss assigns a blind teacher, and his study method changes. The tutoring center becomes a catalyst for real learning.

    Where
    Examination hall / school
  8. Paalpandi proves his capability; Velpandi tears the agreement

    Paalpandi eventually studies and passes the examination with favourable marks, causing Velpandi to tear up the original agreement. Velpandi also offers Nallathambi a large, no-interest sum and praises him. Chandrika's love in return for this turn of events becomes more certain.

    Where
    Exams center / school
  9. Shanmugasundaram opposes the marriage

    Shanmugasundaram opposes Boss and Chandrika's marriage, claiming revenge for Boss's earlier failure to obtain a loan. The opposition adds tension and makes their union seem unlikely. Boss and Chandrika's commitment remains tested by this gatekeeper of tradition.

    Where
    Chandrika's home town
  10. Shiva's introduction as Chandrika's prospective groom

    Shiva, a seemingly teetotaler and son of a businessman, is introduced as Chandrika's prospective groom. Boss reveals his love for Chandrika, and a confrontation with Shiva ensues, threatening the couple's future. The clash is later revealed as a staged drama orchestrated by Nallathambi.

    Where
    Town square
  11. The drama unravels and alliances form

    When Shanmugasundaram confronts them, it becomes clear that the fight was a ruse. Shiva and Boss team up, and Shanmugasundaram returns to the fold, realizing the manipulations. Nallathambi uses the ruse to unite Boss and Chandrika with renewed resolve.

    Where
    Kumbakonam / town
  12. Resolution: Boss and Chandrika unite

    Under the guidance of Shiva and Boss, Shanmugasundaram relents and unites Boss and Chandrika. M. Rajesh even instructed Shiva to end the quarrel and bring the couple together. The story ends with the couple's union and the triumph over obstacles.

    Where
    Kumbakonam

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:57

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Timeline questions answered

Boss Engira Baskaran Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Boss Engira Baskaran (2010): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Chandrika reject Boss from the beginning?

Chandrika rejects Boss because he attempted to copy during an invigilated exam, which she witnessed firsthand. This showed lack of academic integrity, and she disapproved of his behavior. Her initial negative impression sets the foundation for her prolonged resistance to his advances.

Foreshadowing: The exam incident where Boss tries to copy is the first interaction between them and establishes their contentious dynamic.

  • chandrika
  • boss
  • rejection
  • exam
  • copying
Q2

Why does Boss leave his house to prove himself?

Boss leaves home because whenever he approaches Chandrika's family for marriage, his unemployment is repeatedly cited as a major objection. To prove he can stand on his own and be worthy of Chandrika, he decides to leave and establish himself financially.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Boss's family mentions his unemployment as a barrier to the alliance, foreshadowing his decision to leave.

  • boss
  • unemployment
  • leave home
  • prove himself
  • chandrika family
Q3

How does the tutorial centre manage to succeed against all odds?

Despite Velpandi's threatening agreement, Boss persists with the tutorial centre. He appoints a blind teacher, which helps his son Paalpandi focus and start studying. The students eventually top the examinations in the state, and Paalpandi passes with favorable marks, turning the venture into a massive success.

Foreshadowing: Velpandi's backstory of exam manipulation hints at the twisted relationship with education that the protagonist must overcome.

  • tutorial centre
  • business success
  • paalpandi
  • blind teacher
  • exams
Q4

Why does Shanmugasundaram oppose Boss and Chandrika's marriage?

Shanmugasundaram opposes their marriage as revenge for Boss failing to get a loan sanctioned. This personal grudge makes him act as a gatekeeper against their union, even after Boss proves himself successful.

Foreshadowing: The earlier loan refusal sets the stage for Shanmugasundaram's later opposition.

  • shanmugasundaram
  • opposition
  • marriage
  • revenge
  • loan
Q5

What was the fight between Shiva and Boss actually about?

The fight between Shiva and Boss was entirely staged as a drama orchestrated by Nallathambi. Shiva is actually a teetotaller and the son of a businessman who is Shanmugasundaram's friend. The fake fight was meant to bring Shiva and Boss together and convince Shanmugasundaram to accept their relationship.

Foreshadowing: Nallathambi's tendency to plot schemes is established early in the film.

  • shiva
  • boss
  • fight
  • drama
  • nallathambi
  • staged
Q6

How does Chandrika finally accept Boss's love?

After Boss successfully runs the tutorial centre and transforms Paalpandi from a failing student into one who passes with good marks, Chandrika sees his determination and capability. The success of his business venture, combined with Velpandi's change of heart, convinces her to reciprocate his love.

Foreshadowing: The tutorial centre's gradual success mirrors Boss's personal growth throughout the film.

  • chandrika
  • accepts love
  • boss
  • success
  • tutorial centre
Q7

Why does Velpandi tear up the agreement with Nallathambi?

Velpandi tears up the agreement because his son Paalpandi passes the Class X examination with favorable marks, something no one expected. Impressed by Nallathambi and Boss's efforts in transforming his son, Velpandi not only tears the agreement but also offers Nallathambi a huge sum of money with no interest.

Foreshadowing: Velpandi's own history of exam manipulation creates irony in his son's transformation.

  • velpandi
  • agreement
  • tears
  • paalpandi
  • passes exam
Q8

What is Nallathambi's personal backstory?

Nallathambi is Boss's only friend and owns a saloon. He acquired the saloon as dowry when he married a woman who was two months pregnant at the time of their marriage. This detail explains his financial situation and his willingness to help Boss succeed.

  • nallathambi
  • wife
  • saloon
  • dowry
  • pregnant
Q9

Why does Boss specifically start a Class X tutoring centre?

Boss chooses Class X students because Velpandi's son Paalpandi is in Class X, making this the key to his deal with the don. The agreement states that if Paalpandi fails, Nallathambi loses his property. By tutoring Class X students including Paalpandi, Boss creates a business that also resolves his dangerous obligation.

Foreshadowing: The deal with Velpandi directly ties the tutorial centre's focus to Class X students.

  • class x
  • tutorial centre
  • paalpandi
  • velpandi
  • deal
Q10

Why does Paalpandi behave strangely during exams?

Paalpandi has a bizarre behavior where he sleeps in the examination hall, and if anyone tries to wake him, he bites their hand. This strange conduct is part of Velpandi's history of manipulating exams. Eventually, Boss's appointment of a blind teacher helps Paalpandi overcome this behavior and actually start studying.

Foreshadowing: Velpandi's own exam manipulation history explains Paalpandi's abnormal behavior.

  • paalpandi
  • exam
  • bites
  • teacher
  • sleeps

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  • lighthearted
  • playful
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  • romantic
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  • Tone: light, romantic, comedic
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