Christopher

Christopher

Year: 2023

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: B. Unnikrishnan

ThrillerAction

An intimate biography of a maverick vigilante police officer who, when the justice system collapses, is compelled to cross the legal line. The narrative shifts between his past and present, gradually revealing the motivations and moral scars that drive his relentless, often conflicted actions.

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1

Riot tragedy sparks a vengeance-seeking quest

During a communal riot in Kerala, Christopher's sister is brutally raped and killed, and his parents are murdered while his house is set ablaze. He chases the perpetrators with a butcher's knife but is restrained by SP Vetrivel. The event steels his resolve to seek justice and protect civilians, shaping his future path in law enforcement.

During the riot in the early events Kerala
2

Becoming an IPS officer with support

Vetrivel takes responsibility for Christopher's education and pushes him toward a policing career. Christopher clears the civil service exam and enters the police service, beginning formal training to become an IPS officer. This period marks the start of his professional drive and discipline.

After the riot Kerala
3

First posting as ASP in Madhya Pradesh; encounter specialist

With Vetrivel's support, Christopher is posted as ASP in Madhya Pradesh, where feudal landlords commit brutal acts against women. He develops a reputation for instrumental encounter techniques and becomes an encounter specialist, with SI Mohammed Ismail as his trusted lieutenant. These early assignments cement his controversial approach to justice.

Early career Madhya Pradesh
4

Return to Kerala; promotion to SP; meeting Beena

On his return to Kerala, he is promoted to SP and quickly becomes involved in a forest-area crime wave. He meets Beena, the Pondicherry District Collector, to discuss a string of robberies and murders and outlines a new mission. This meeting sets the stage for their partnership and future collaboration.

After several years Kerala
5

Ismail's death; adoption of Amina

The operation is completed, but Ismail dies from his injuries sustained during the mission. At Ismail's funeral, it becomes clear that his relatives rejected accepting his daughter Amina, prompting Christopher to adopt her as his own. This act deepens his commitment to family and justice.

After the operation Funeral location (Kerala)
6

Beena joins Kerala; marriage

Christopher is posted as SP of the Crime Branch, and Beena shifts her base to Kerala. They marry and begin a stable family life, cementing their alliance.

Following Beena's move Kerala
7

Kochi hotel incident and family entanglements

In Kochi, a hotel becomes the scene of an incident where a group of girls are doped by young men. Investigations reveal Beena's younger brother Sebastian to be the perpetrator, aided by his father MP Chackochan and SP Abhilash Balakrishnan. Beena settles the issue by paying compensation to each girl, and Christopher ends his friendship with Abhilash.

After marriage Kochi, Kerala
8

Maid's missing daughter; Sebastian's murder and factory remains

A maid at Chackochan's house reports her daughter missing. Christopher investigates and uncovers that Sebastian brutally killed the girl, destroying her body with a crusher and hiding the remainder in statues at his father's ceramic factory.

Following the Kochi incident Chackochan's residence and ceramic factory (Kerala)
9

Sebastian's court escape attempt and death

Sebastian is arrested, but during the court proceedings he violently assaults and tries to snatch a rifle to kill the victim's mother. Christopher shoots Sebastian dead, ending the case and triggering the deterioration of Christopher and Beena's relationship.

During the trial Court (Kerala)
10

DPCAW posting; ADGP; four-encounter incident

Months later, Christopher re-enters the police service and is assigned to the DPCAW, kept away from regular law-and-order duties. He ascends to ADGP and oversees an encounter killing of four men who brutally assaulted and murdered a woman. Human rights activists pressure for accountability, and ACP Sulekha is appointed to lead the investigation.

Several years later DPCAW (Kerala)
11

Amina's murder and Sulekha's investigation

Amina, now a lawyer and social activist, investigates the death of Ashwini and her father, suspecting the powerful Sitaram. Amina is later found murdered, shattering Christopher and prompting ACP Sulekha to take up the case.

After Amina's investigation begins Kerala
12

Marimuthu confession and Sitaram's web of influence

Christopher conducts an unofficial probe into Amina's death and traces Marimuthu in Tamil Nadu. Marimuthu confesses that Sitaram hired him to kill Amina, and reveals that Sitaram also involved his henchman Kottarakkan to derail Sulekha's investigation.

Following the unofficial probe Tamil Nadu
13

Exposure of the conspiracy and Sitaram's arrest

Under pressure, Sitaram's role is exposed and his network is dismantled. Christopher's pursuit leads to a direct confrontation with Sitaram and his henchmen. Sitaram is arrested as the conspiracy unravels.

After the exposure Kerala / wider region
14

Beena's murder and the vow for revenge

Sitaram kills Beena by releasing carbon monoxide through the air conditioner in her room. Christopher vows to finish Sitaram once and for all, redoubling his resolve to bring him to justice.

Immediately after Beena's murder Beena's residence (Kerala)
15

Final confrontation and new life begins

Christopher is cleared of all charges and resumes his leadership as ADGP. He tracks Sitaram to the prison and, with the help of warden Shaji, kills him in what is framed as self-defence. Sitaram's death ends the saga of vengeance, and a few weeks later Christopher adopts Amina's younger sister and moves forward with his life.

End of the story Prison / Police Headquarters (Kerala)

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