F.I.R.

F.I.R.

Year: 1999

Runtime: 167 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Shaji Kailas

ThrillerAction

After a young journalist is murdered while investigating a corrupt politician’s illegal dealings, police officer Mohammed Sarkar and his dedicated team launch a relentless investigation, uncovering hidden conspiracies and dark secrets that draw them deeper into the politician’s twisted network.

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Timeline & Setting – F.I.R. (1999)

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Location

Kerala, Kottayam, Varkala, Tripura

Primarily set in Kerala, with key events around inland towns like Kottayam and the coastal town of Varkala. The film blends political intrigue with underground finance, reflecting how money flows shape power in the region. Some investigation scenes shift to Tripura, showing cross-border links in the crime network. The setting emphasizes a landscape where media, politics and crime collide.

🏛️ Kerala 🗺️ Politics 💸 Money 🌊 Coastal settings

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Main Characters – F.I.R. (1999)

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Roy Alex (K. B. Ganesh Kumar)

An investigative journalist who probes hawala money flowing from the Middle East into Kerala. His pursuit of the truth draws him into the orbit of Rahim Haji and the region’s power players. Roy’s presence accelerates the conflict, and his investigation ends when Chakrapani’s dogs kill him. He embodies the risk and consequence of exposing financial crime.

🕵️ Investigative 💼 Media 💸 Finance 🗃️ Scandal

Rahim Haji

Former MP and business tycoon who claims to control the currency flows around the Gulf-American belt. He seeks to revive his empire and eliminate Narendra Shetty, viewing his rival as an obstacle to regaining influence. His assassination marks a critical turning point in the political-financial power struggle.

👤 Power 💰 Money 🗺️ Gulf connections 🕊️ Crime

Chakrapani

Dramatic and ruthless theater director who becomes a broker for black money. He captures Roy’s group and pushes for illicit gains, ultimately being killed by Mohammed Sarkar in the confrontation that closes his chapter.

🎭 Drama 💰 Money 🗡️ Violence

Narendra Shetty

A rival business mogul who operates in the same political-criminal space as Haji. He is implicated in the assassination of Rahim Haji and tries to extend his turf by outmaneuvering opponents. Sarkar ends his threat by killing him in the warehouse showdown.

💼 Rivalry 🧭 Criminal 🗡️ Violence

Mohammed Sarkar

An IPS officer from Tripura cadre appointed to investigate the assassination and the money network. He relentlessly pursues the truth, using decisive force to dismantle key criminals, including Chakrapani and Shetty, though his actions blur the line between justice and vengeance.

🕵️‍♂️ Investigator ⚖️ Justice 🗡️ Violence

Inspector Gurumurthy

A diligent police officer who supports Sarkar’s probe. He becomes a casualty in the struggle when Narendra Shetty’s assault leads to his death during a confrontation.

🕵️‍♂️ Police 🧭 Duty 🗡️ Violence

Chief Minister of Kerala

A political leader whose administration faces a volatile rift as the party’s fast exposes internal divisions. He ultimately relies on Sarkar to investigate the murder, highlighting the challenge of governing amid corruption and competing power centers.

🏛️ Politics 🗺️ Governance 💼 Influence

Brigadier Giridhar Baruva

A military figure who becomes entangled in the warehouse confrontation. He falls victim during the warehouse explosion orchestrated by Sarkar in the finale.

🎖️ Military 🗡️ Violence 🧨 Destruction

Basheer

Haji’s driver who betrays him, colluding with Narendra Shetty’s circle. His betrayal catalyzes the chain of events that pull Roy into the deadly plot.

🚗 Betrayal 🗝️ Deceit 💰 Money

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Major Themes – F.I.R. (1999)

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🏛️ Power Struggle

A central theme is the struggle for control within the political establishment. The Chief Minister’s office and party machinery become instruments of influence, while police and party workers clash over loyalty and strategy. The narrative shows how authority can be leveraged to silence rivals and protect entrenched interests. This power play drives the plot from assassinations to strategic cover-ups.

💰 Money & Corruption

Hawala networks and black money drive much of the conflict. Rahim Haji’s money and Chakrapani’s demands illustrate how financial flows underpin politics and crime. Roy Alex’s investigations reveal the murky intersections of business, politics, and criminal networks across Kerala. The pursuit of wealth fuels betrayals and violent outcomes.

🕵️ Investigation & Justice

Mohammed Sarkar is tasked with piecing together the murder and money trail, confronting both criminals and political actors. The investigation triggers a series of violent confrontations as evidence emerges. Sarkar’s methods result in the fall of Chakrapani and Narenda Shetty, culminating in a warehouse destruction. The pursuit tests loyalties and questions whether justice is served by official channels or through decisive force.

🤝 Betrayal

Betrayal threads through the narrative: Basheer betrays Haji, Chakrapani betrays Roy, and political allies betray each other under pressure. The story tracks how trust erodes when money, power, and fear take precedence. Each act of betrayal accelerates the plot toward a violent resolution. These treacheries reveal the fragility of alliances in a high-stakes environment.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:02

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