Chinthamani Kolacase

Chinthamani Kolacase

Year: 2006

Runtime: 149 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Shaji Kailas

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The plot follows the mysterious criminal lawyer Lal Krishna Viradiar (Suresh Gopi), whose covert agenda drives him to free hardened offenders from conviction, only to hunt them down later and deliver his own brand of vigilante retribution. His dual role blurs the line between defence and vengeance.

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1

Lal Krishna's ruthless legal strategy is established

Lal Krishna Viradiyar is introduced as a ruthless criminal lawyer who uses procedural loopholes to secure acquittals for hardened criminals. He manipulates evidence and legal tactics to create the appearance of due process. His actions establish an unsettling moral code: justice must be enforced, even if by violent means.

Early in the film
2

Killing at Isra Khureshi's farmhouse

Isra Khureshi invites Lal Krishna to a party at his farmhouse, and LK arrives only to kill Khureshi. He justifies the act as his duty to wipe out evil and protect the law by removing corrupt forces. The murder marks the transition from legal strategist to vigilante enforcer.

Night, after invitation Khureshi's farmhouse
3

David Rajarathnam shot in Pondicherry

Lal Krishna tracks down and executes David Rajarathnam, a Pondicherry-based gangster accused of assaulting his daughter. The act reinforces LK's vigilante justice approach and signals a broader vendetta against crime figures. The act broadens the public perception of LK as a dangerous avenger.

Soon after Khureshi murder Pondicherry
4

ASP Jagannivasan's watchful eye

ASP Jagannivasan has long suspected LK's unlawful moves and keeps a close watch on him. He struggles to make an arrest due to lack of tangible evidence, yet privately admires the resolve behind LK's brand of justice. The dynamic sets up a tense cat-and-mouse relationship.

Between early killings and Mirchi case City police / precinct
5

Lal Krishna takes up the Mirchi Girls case

Lal Krishna takes up the case of the Mirchi Girls, a group of spoiled NRIs accused of ragging and murdering Chinthamani. The defense transforms the courtroom into a battleground as LK challenges the prosecution's narrative. The case introduces the central moral conflict of the film.

During investigation Courtroom
6

Kannayi Parameshwaran prosecutes in a long trial

Public prosecutor Kannayi Parameshwaran, famous for his sharp argument, leads the prosecution against the Mirchi Girls in a lengthy trial. The courtroom drama becomes a test of LK's defense against a formidable opponent. The trial stretches the limits of legal theatrics.

During trial Courtroom
7

LK wins the verdict for the Mirchi Girls

After a long court battle, Lal Krishna secures a judgment in favor of the Mirchi Girls. The victory appears to vindicate them and exposes earlier manipulations surrounding the case. It reinforces LK's reputation as a ruthless defender who can overturn powerful interests.

End of trial Courtroom
8

Uncovering the killers of Chinthamani

Lal Krishna uncovers that Kannayi Parameshwaran and Dr Kim Sudarshan are actually Chinthamani's killers. The revelation reframes the entire inquiry as a battle over corruption within the institutions tied to the case. LK's pursuit now targets the highest levels of complicity.

Later in the investigation Investigation site
9

Chinthamani's backstory and the murder

Chinthamani was sent to Sudarshan's house by hostel warden Volga to withdraw her admission, but she resisted. Kannayi responds with brutal assault, killing her and then using the Mirchi Girls case to frame them. The act exposes a chilling conspiracy that implicates powerful authorities.

Pre-trial revelation Sudarshan's house
10

Kannayi's seat-selling racket revealed

Kannayi reveals a darker side of medical education politics, profiting from selling the Mirchi Girls' seats to buyers at exorbitant prices. The corrupt network underscores the systemic exploitation that LK has been fighting. The discovery widens the scope of LK's vendetta beyond individual crimes.

During investigation Private medical college / Kannayi's office
11

Lal Krishna kills Kannayi Parameshwaran

Lal Krishna executes Kannayi Parameshwaran to halt the corruption he has exposed and to mete out personal justice for Chinthamani. The act destroys a key pillar of the criminal enterprise connected to the case. It signals LK's willingness to cross further lines to cleanse the system.

After discovery Kannayi's office
12

Lal Krishna kills Dr Kim Sudarshan

Lal Krishna follows up by eliminating Dr Kim Sudarshan, removing another implicated killer from the scene. The double hit eliminates two of the principal conspirators and intensifies the sense of vigilante justice taking over. The move further complicates Jagannivasan's ability to intervene legally.

Following Kannayi's death Sudarshan's house
13

Jagannivasan's final stance on LK

Despite witnessing a cascade of murders, ASP Jagannivasan cannot arrest Lal Krishna for lack of solid evidence. He, however, feels a grudging admiration for LK's unwavering commitment to his own code of justice. The film ends with the law blurred and vigilante ethics looming in the balance.

After the killings Police HQ / Court

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