FIR (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Irfan's quiet life and early ambitions

   Irfan Ahmed, an IIT Madras gold medalist, lives in Triplicane, Chennai with his mother Praveena Begum and his friends. He struggles at job interviews and supports himself by working part-time at a perfume factory. He dreams of turning his passion into a full-time perfume business headed by Perumal and his son Karthikeyan, traveling across the country to source chemicals.

   Where

   Triplicane, Chennai

2. 2

   Hyderabad trip and the lost cellphone

   On his way back from buying chemicals in Hyderabad, Irfan loses his cellphone, intensifying his worry about missing a flight to Chennai. In his frustration, he publicly threatens to bomb Hyderabad airport, triggering his arrest and a quick release. The incident unsettles him and foreshadows the danger surrounding his career path.

   When

   return from Hyderabad

   Where

   Hyderabad

3. 3

   The airport threat and first arrest

   The threat reverberates through authorities, and Irfan is arrested but soon released. The case draws media attention and raises questions about his true intentions. He heads back to Chennai with a growing sense of being trapped in a larger conspiracy.

   Where

   Hyderabad airport

4. 4

   The next-day bombing and second arrest

   The next day, a bomb explodes at the same Hyderabad airport, killing many people. Irfan's phone is recovered at the blast site, thrusting him back into the investigative spotlight. He is arrested again and detained under orders from NIA advisor Ajay Dewan.

   When

   the next day

   Where

   Hyderabad airport

5. 5

   Interrogation and labeling as Abu Bakkar Abdullah

   Irfan is interrogated by NIA officer Anisha Qureshi and a low-ranking police officer, accused of being Abu Bakkar Abdullah. The intense questioning, media sensationalism, and coercive tactics leave him traumatized. The investigation paints him as a dangerous terrorist while his true identity remains hidden.

   When

   during detention

   Where

   NIA offices

6. 6

   Prathana and Praveena's attempts

   Prathana Raman, a junior lawyer, volunteers to represent Irfan, offering a glimmer of legal hope. Praveena Begum visits him in custody, but the guards deny her access, deepening her humiliation. The public prosecution's assault on Praveena triggers a severe asthma attack, underscoring the personal toll of the case.

   When

   during detention

   Where

   NIA custody

7. 7

   Escape and the mother's death

   Irfan is granted to visit his mother in hospital under extreme surveillance, but he escapes custody and discovers that Praveena Begum has died. The loss devastates him and compounds the sense that he is caught in a larger scheme. He flees the hospital to avoid further capture.

   When

   after visit permission

   Where

   hospital

8. 8

   Riyaz recruits Irfan for a sarin plan

   Riyaz, Dr. Zazi's son, approaches Irfan and persuades him to help create sarin gas to execute a terrorist attack. He agrees and moves toward the clandestine setup to obtain the chemicals and the know-how. The plan marks Irfan's plunge into the world of weapons-grade chemicals.

   When

   soon after hospital escape

   Where

   factory

9. 9

   Testing sarin on Dr. Zazi

   Irfan and the team test the sarin gas on Dr. Zazi at the factory, revealing the horrifying scale of the operation. He is troubled by the moral implications and wonders if he can stop the plan. The stakes escalate as the weapon's potential consequences become clear.

   When

   during testing

   Where

   Dr. Zazi's facility

10. 10

    The twist: Abu Bakkar is Karthikeyan

    Anisha reaches the factory and confronts Irfan and Riyaz, but Karthikeyan is revealed to be the real Abu Bakkar Abdullah after stabbing Anisha. The revelation reframes the entire hunt and widens the conspiracy behind the attack. Irfan grasps that he is now entangled in a deeper undercover operation.

    When

    during confrontation

    Where

    factory

11. 11

    The showdown: Irfan as undercover; Archana arrives

    As the bomb is activated, Abu Bakr orders the killing of Irfan, but Irfan overpowers and kills the henchman and reveals his true role as an undercover NIA agent who has waited years to expose Abu Bakr. Archana arrives as another undercover agent and eliminates Riyaz, while Irfan eliminates Abu Bakr. The police surround the factory with orders from Ajay Dewan.

    When

    climax

    Where

    factory

12. 12

    Missile strike and the final twist

    With government approval, a drone missile destroys the factory, seemingly killing Irfan. It is revealed that Ajay Dewan orchestrated the entire operation, having created Irfan's alias Irfan Ahmed as part of the plan. Irfan's true identity is finally revealed as Faizal Ibrahim Raiz (FIR), suggesting he survives on another mission.

    When

    aftermath

    Where

    factory