Easan

Easan

Year: 2010

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: M. Sasikumar

ThrillerDrama

Chezhiyan, the privileged son of a powerful minister, repeatedly breaks the law and escapes punishment. His reckless actions end when he is kidnapped by the mysterious Easan, prompting ACP Sangayya to take on the case. As the investigation unfolds, Sangayya uncovers unsettling truths that reveal the darkness hidden beneath the surface of authority.

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Timeline – Easan (2010)

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1

Opening pub tragedy sets the tone

The film opens with a flamboyant pub dance that seems carefree but ends in tragedy when verbal eve teasing leads to a girl's death. The ensuing police case is complicated by influence and power, signaling that justice will be negotiable. This moment establishes the political-crime landscape that drives the story.

Opening scene City pub
2

Chezhian's privileged ascent under Deivanayagam

We are introduced to Chezhian, a privileged young man whose wealth shields him from consequences. He moves through life with impunity, backed by his powerful father Deivanayagam, a minister who can bend the system. The early setup shows how power operates behind a smooth, glamorous life.

Early setup City
3

Highway deal fuels a power struggle

A highway project becomes a battleground for influence as Neethirajan steers the deal into Shivraj’s hands, bypassing Deivanayagam. This betrayal sparks Deivanayagam's vow of revenge. Personal relationships and political must-haves become weapons in the fight for billions.

Preliminary escalation Government offices / highway project site
4

Brothel raid exposes manipulation and resignation

Deivanayagam orders Sangayya to raid a brothel where Neethirajan is present. Neethirajan capitulates and pleads with Shivraj to share the bribe, but Shivraj refuses and Neethirajan resigns. The raid reveals how the police are being used and marks the start of wider fallout.

Early crackdown Brothel
5

Sangayya realises pawn status

The revelations sting Sangayya as he realizes he has been a pawn in a dangerous political game. His authority is constrained by the police commissioner, highlighting the limits of law enforcement within corrupt networks.

After the raid Police HQ
6

Deivanayagam captures Reshma by scheme

Deivanayagam engineers a plan for Chezhian to bring Reshma to their home, where she is held captive under threat. The scheme aims to tie Shivraj’s assets to a forced marriage, tightening his grip on power.

Mid Shivaraj’s house
7

Gopal urges asset seizure via marriage

Gopal, Deivanayagam’s right-hand man, pushes the idea of abandoning enmity and seizing Shivraj’s assets through the Chezhian-Reshma marriage. The plan appears to be taking shape as the couple returns to Shivraj's house.

Mid Shivaraj’s house / office
8

Reshma’s suicide attempt tightens the grip

Reshma’s failed suicide attempt follows Shivraj’s refusal to consent, intensifying Deivanayagam’s leverage over the families. The hostage dynamic deepens and the political stakes rise.

Mid Shivaraj’s house
9

Chezhian disappears; Sangayya investigates

Chezhian vanishes after a night out with a model, prompting Sangayya to launch an unofficial probe. He discovers that two of Chezhian’s former classmates died under suspicious circumstances, pointing to a deeper conspiracy.

Evening/Night City / Chezhian's circle
10

Easan's tale unfolds in the factory

Sangayya corners Easan in a dilapidated factory and compels him to tell what happened. Easan relates a personal history—an employee father, a mute sister Poorani, and Chezhian’s circle exploiting Poorani, including rape by Chezhian and Vinod.

Climax Dilapidated factory
11

Prescription fraud and Chezhian's death

Easan reveals how he used computer skills to alter a patient’s online prescription, causing a fatal medical error that eliminates one of Chezhian’s peers. Deivanayagam and his assistant arrive at the scene as this is revealed, and a brutal clash erupts.

Climax Factory / scene of clash
12

Final confrontation; Deivanayagam falls

Sangayya shoots and kills Deivanayagam and his assistant, ending their scheme but leaving deep scars on everyone involved. The victory feels costly as the political machinery remains partially intact.

Final confrontation Deivanayagam’s residence / crime scene
13

Easan to reformatory; ending reflections

Easan is sent to a juvenile reformatory, and Sangayya visits him with his family, recognizing the intertwined fates of vengeance, justice, and power. The film closes on a sober note about consequences and redemption.

Ending Juvenile reformatory; Sangayya's home

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