Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru

Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru

Year: 2016

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: Tamil

ActionThrillerMysteryCrime

Every detail counts. A former cop looks back on the case which left him disabled and forced him to quit the force.

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1

Hit-and-run during a heavy rain

Three youths, Fabian, Mano, and Melvin, ram a man with their car in a downpour and panic, dragging the body back to their home to avoid exposure. They scramble to erase evidence while the city sleeps, the incident seeding a dangerous cover-up. Fear and adrenaline replace the night's silence as they hide the aftermath.

Night of the incident Coimbatore
2

Cover-up begins among the trio

The three youths wrestle with guilt and fear as they attempt to clean the crime scene and hide clues. They coordinate alibis and stash potential evidence, hoping the night will remain buried. The mood shifts from exhilaration to paranoia as the city continues to rain.

Same night Trio's home
3

Morning discovery and new clues

Deepak, a veteran police officer, learns of Krish’s suicide and discovers Krish’s license on his desk, hinting at a link to the hit-and-run. A paperboy witnesses a car tied to the crime and shouts for help, but the warning goes unheeded by the police. The investigation begins to thread Krish into the broader case.

Morning Deepak's office; city streets
4

Gautham joins the investigation

A new officer, Gautham, is assigned and quickly points to the three youths as prime suspects. He pushes the team through city streets to chase leads, but early progress remains scant. The fog of uncertainty thickens as investigators press on.

Day Police station and streets
5

Shruti missing and blood hints emerge

Shruti disappears, and blood is found in her bedroom. Vaishnavi identifies the blood as Krish’s B+, tying Shruti’s fate to the earlier victim and deepening the mystery. The case shifts to a more personal and dangerous direction.

Evening Shruti's apartment
6

Investigative thread widens

Detectives widen the net, tail Shruti’s fiancé, and uncover Shruti’s prior complaint against Mano. The footprint of her accusation appears connected to the circle of the three youths, suggesting a larger conspiracy. The case begins to reveal a shadowy mastermind behind the chaos.

Night City streets and police offices
7

Vaishnavi disappears and airport resurfacing

Vaishnavi vanishes from the investigation and later surfaces at the airport, adding a new layer of intrigue. Her reappearance hints at a coordinated effort to manipulate witnesses and mislead the inquiry. The sense of an unseen hand directing events grows stronger.

Late night / early morning City airport
8

Birthday confrontation at Shruti's apartment

On Shruti’s birthday, Vaishnavi and Rajiv arrive early to surprise her. Krish, using the alias Mano, enters with a companion to torment Shruti on film. Rajiv intervenes, fights Krish, and ultimately kills him, turning the case toward a violent payoff.

Shruti's birthday night Shruti's apartment
9

Aftermath and move to Nashik

The night spirals as Krish’s accomplices are struck by a car, leaving a body and captured footage that become bargaining chips. Rajiv moves Shruti and Vaishnavi’s fiancé to Nashik to shield them from escalating danger. The pieces begin to shift toward a perilous, hidden agenda.

Night to dawn City streets; Nashik
10

Crashes and injuries

A devastating crash injures Gautham and Deepak loses his right foot, forcing retirement. The physical toll mirrors the moral weight of the case as investigators grapple with guilt and responsibility. The personal cost of the case becomes brutally real.

Next day Hospital
11

The killer’s identity revealed

In a chilling twist, it’s revealed that the killer is Deepak’s own son, Rajiv, whose love for Shruti had once offered a beacon of hope. The truth reframes past actions and shatters the faith placed in family.

Final moment Police/hospital
12

Final confession and death

As Deepak lies dying after a gunfight with Gautham, he speaks of saving his son by keeping quiet, choosing silence over exposure. Gautham is wounded by police fire, and the investigation is left to bear the weight of tragedy. Deepak’s confession closes the loop on a case built on secrets and sacrifice.

End Hospital and street

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:46

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