Deiva Thirumagal

Deiva Thirumagal

Year: 2011

Runtime: 162 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: A. L. Vijay

DramaFamily

An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter, and in the process teaches his opponent lawyer the value of love and family.

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1

Birth of Nila and Banumathy's death

Krishna, a gentle man with the mental age of a seven-year-old, learns he is going to become a father in the hill town of Avalanchi. Banumathy dies in childbirth, leaving Krishna to raise their daughter with hopeful acceptance. He names the baby Nila and embraces fatherhood with the support of Victor and his circle of friends.

at the time of Nila's birth Avalanchi, hill station
2

Nila's growth and school life begins

Nila grows under Krishna's tender care, and the pair forms a warm everyday rhythm. Krishna enrolls her in school, where she settles quickly and bonds with the vice-principal. The family life remains modest but deeply affectionate.

early years Avalanchi
3

Shwetha discovers the family connection

Shwetha recognizes Krishna from a photo and realizes he is Banumathy's husband, making Nila her niece. She refuses to let Nila stay with Krishna, fearing he might harm her. A tense confrontation follows, including a clash with Shwetha's fiancé, Karthik.

before Nila starts school Village/ Krishna's home
4

Rajendran's plan and the Chennai journey

Banumathy's father Rajendran reveals a painful family history and insists the family belongs with him. He arranges a move to Chennai and, in a cruel twist, tricks Krishna into exiting the car and abandons him miles from home. Victor agrees to the relocation, escalating the crisis.

shortly after the confrontation On the road toward Chennai
5

Krishna's search for Nila leads to a courtroom

Distraught, Krishna wanders the city asking strangers about Nila. His search brings him to a courtroom where lawyer Vinod takes an interest and introduces him to his boss, Anuradha Ragunathan. Anu agrees to consider the case after Victor explains the urgent situation.

immediately after abandonment Chennai courtroom
6

Habeas corpus filed; the custody battle begins

Anu files a Habeas corpus suit against Rajendran, facing the formidable Bashyam in court. The High Court hearing centers on who should have custody of Nila and how she should be cared for. Krishna's visible bond with his daughter drives the case toward a moment of truth.

during the hearings High Court
7

Bashyam tests Krishna’s plans for Nila

Bashyam asks Krishna to articulate how he would raise and financially support Nila. In response, Krishna and Nila offer a quiet, explicit demonstration of their devotion, underscoring their readiness to care for each other. The exchange shifts the momentum of the case.

during the confrontation in court Courtroom
8

Custody awarded to Krishna

Moved by Krishna and Nila's evident bond, Bashyam withdraws the case. The High Court grants custody of Nila to Krishna, and the room falls silent as the verdict lands, signaling a vindication of Krishna's simple yet steadfast fatherhood.

verdict day High Court
9

Nila and Krishna strengthen their life together

With Nila secure in Krishna's care, they spend time strengthening their bond and planning Nila's future. Krishna guides her toward a balanced life, supporting her needs for stability while nurturing her dreams.

post-custody Avalanchi/Ooty
10

Arrangements for Nila's future and Shwetha

Krishna makes arrangements to involve Shwetha in Nila's life, ensuring financial stability and a path toward a future, including Nila's potential dream of becoming a doctor. The network around them expands to protect Nila's long-term wellbeing.

post-custody Avalanchi
11

Krishna returns to work in Ooty

After the upheaval, Krishna returns to Ooty to resume his humble work at Victor's chocolate factory. He carries the resilience, patience, and love that define his relationship with Nila into their everyday life.

after custody decision Ooty
12

A quiet, hopeful future

The story closes on the quiet resilience of Krishna and Nila's bond, supported by their community. Their future rests on love, mutual trust, and the steady devotion of a father who celebrates every small milestone with his daughter.

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