French Biriyani

French Biriyani

Year: 2020

Runtime: 116 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: Pannaga Bharana

Echo Score: 53
Comedy

A French expatriate and an auto driver go on a three-day journey.

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1

Charles's deathbed confession and last instruction

On his deathbed, Don Charles instructs Mani to tell Suleiman that Solomon will bring the thing in the evening. Charles receives a cryptic call about the thing and then passes away before Mani can relay the full message. The moment sets the stage for the scramble that follows.

late afternoon Charles's deathbed
2

Suleiman to locate the thing during mourning

During Charles's mourning, Suleiman is given the task to locate the thing at the airport. Mani forgets the exact instruction due to distraction by a telemarketing call. The inability to recall the details triggers the chain of miscommunications that follows.

during mourning Charles's mourning area
3

Suleiman meets Simon at the airport

Suleiman goes to the airport asking people if they have the thing. A French man named Simon misreads Suleiman's name due to limited English and agrees to help, thinking Suleiman is his assigned taxi driver.

Daytime Airport
4

Taxi drivers protest; suitcase confusion

A protest by taxi drivers interrupts the journey. Suleiman is dragged from the car by protesters. He tells Simon to hand over the suitcase, and Simon grabs it and begins asking for help.

During protest City streets near protest
5

Interview attempt with Malini and Kannappa

Reporter Malini and cameraman Kannappa try to interview Simon about his thoughts, but language barriers prevent a coherent conversation. Simon repeatedly asks for directions to his hotel, leaving the interview fruitless.

During protest Protest area
6

Asghar meets the trio; crush on Malini

Asghar, an auto driver who has a crush on Malini, is introduced. Malini suggests Simon seek Asghar's help to find his hotel.

Road/City streets
7

Auto collision and gutkha incident

As Asghar and Simon travel, the auto collides with another car, triggering a fight that draws a crowd. A bus passes by during the chaos, and a passenger spits gutkha onto Simon.

City streets
8

Suleiman is captured and tortured

Meanwhile, Mani and his gang capture Suleiman for interrogation. When Suleiman cannot provide a proper answer, he is subjected to chalkboard torture.

After capture Unknown location
9

Phone charger fiasco and banana charger

Asghar takes the auto to a mechanic; Simon freshens up and searches for a phone charger. A boy borrows the charger and connects it to the phone using a charger hidden on a bunch of bananas, leaving the phone there.

Later that day Market area
10

Suitcase stolen; thief escapes

A thief steals the suitcase from the auto's backseat, triggering a chase as Simon and Asghar pursue. Despite the effort, Simon fails to nab the thief.

City streets
11

Phone mishap and market pursuit

Simon asks for his phone, and it becomes a chaotic chase in the market. He tracks the fruit seller, who ends up with the phone after a cow eats the bananas containing the charger, and confronts Asghar, accusing him of stealing.

Same day Fruit market
12

Police misunderstanding and release

At the police station, Simon tries to explain that he works for a pharmaceutical company, but uses the word drug, causing officers to suspect involvement in a drug cartel. The misunderstanding is resolved and he is released.

Police station
13

Charles's funeral chaos

The public funeral proceeds with Charles's remains carried through the streets. As Asghar and Simon watch, the thief who stole the bag appears among the pallbearers, and Charles's body nearly topples as the chaos escalates.

Funeral day City streets during funeral
14

Rahila and Purshottam's infertility ordeal

The focus shifts to Rahila, Asghar's sister, who eloped with Purshottam; her mother-in-law torments her for not having a child. They go to a fertility clinic, where the doctor says Purushottam's sperm count is low. Rahila returns home with a divorce notice from Purushottam's mother.

After funeral Fertility clinic and home
15

Purushottam's Dubai plan and Asghar's fall from grace

Mani summons Asghar and asks about Simon, then tells him Purushottam plans to flee to Dubai. A servant reveals that Asghar caused Charles's body to fall, prompting Mani's gang to pursue Asghar as he flees.

Mani's location

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:07

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