Fireman

Fireman

Year: 2015

Runtime: 118 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Deepu Karunakaran

Thriller

A dangerous leak from a large LPG tank puts a group of firefighters, police officers, and local residents in peril. With a prison located within the potential blast radius, a full city evacuation proves impossible, forcing the brave responders to risk their lives to contain the crisis and prevent a catastrophic disaster.

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1

Daughter goes missing from shop

Narendan Achari is at a shop with his daughter who is being treated for a brain tumor. He gets distracted for a moment, and his daughter disappears. He rushes to the nearest police station, frustrated by the officers' apparent lack of effort to search for her.

Early day Shop
2

Pillai's send-off from service

Fireman Lakshmanan Pillai attends a send-off as he completes his service. He is introduced at the dawn of the crisis. His presence foreshadows the pivotal role he will play at the tanker incident.

Morning Fire station
3

Achari's crash and tanker topple

Achari drives frantically to locate his missing daughter and, in a moment of panic, crashes his car into traffic. The collision topples an LPG tanker on the road, triggering casualties. Emergency crews rush to the scene as more hazards unfold.

Afternoon City roads
4

Tanker leak, explosion, Pillai dies

The tanker leaks LPG and an explosion is triggered when a police officer inadvertently causes a blast. Pillai is killed in the explosion, a tragic loss for the responders. Vijay, a fireman, arrives heroically and takes charge to avert the catastrophe.

During initial emergency Roadside near refinery
5

Vijay takes command and clashes with police

Vijay, a fireman, arrives on the scene and asserts control over the operation. He clashes with the police over the best plan to prevent a catastrophic explosion. He takes charge to avert the disaster.

Immediately after Pillai's death Scene
6

Vijay gains full command

After a confrontation, Vijay is given full authority to coordinate the response. He begins coordinating teams and establishing priorities to diffuse the crisis.

Shortly after Crisis command area
7

Achari threatens two-hour deadline

Achari returns and threatens to light up the area within two hours if his daughter is not found. The tension mounts as he challenges the authorities. Vijay attempts to calm him and deflect the pressure.

Two-hour deadline Near incident site
8

Gas leak alarm at jail; public unrest

Residents near the jail learn of the gas leak and start clamoring to escape. Police, with Iqbal, work to reassure and evacuate people. The crowd's pressure affects the operations.

During the crisis Nearby jail
9

Tanker pressure stabilized; minor relief

Refinery technicians inspect the tanker and discover improper connections on the chassis. Vijay manages to reduce the tanker pressure to 60 cubic volume, delaying a possible blast. The city breathes a temporary sigh of relief.

During crisis Refinery/Control room
10

Missing drivers and pre-planned jailbreak theory

Police learn the tanker drivers are missing. Vijay suspects the accident was pre-planned by Achari to break his criminal friend out of jail. The force must decide their next move under this new motive.

Mid-crisis City/Crash site
11

Vijay traps the culprit inside the jail

Vijay locks himself in the jail to uncover the wannabe free prisoner and identifies the culprit. This bold move turns the investigation inward toward the jail. The team waits for the right moment to act.

During investigation Central Jail
12

Refill plan: new tanker to prevent breakout

After identifying the culprit, Vijay instructs his unit to refill LPG into a new tanker to prevent the planned breakout from succeeding. The plan diverts the threat from the jail to a controlled replacement.

Following the discovery Jail/Refinery
13

Funeral day interrupted by emergency call

The next day, while preparing to attend the funeral of fallen colleagues, Vijay's team receives an emergency call. They rush to the site to prevent another potential disaster. The community watches, hoping the firemen will save the day.

Next day Funeral gathering / city area
14

Public faith in firemen endures

As the crisis unfolds, the common belief persists that a fireman will always come to save him when in trouble. The story closes by underscoring this faith in first responders.

After events City

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