Gajendra

Gajendra

Year: 2004

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Suresh Krishna

Action

The film remakes the Telugu hit Simhadri and was later dubbed in Hindi as Return of Khuda Gawah. Vijayakanth plays Gajendra, an orphan adopted by Azhagarsamy (Sarath Babu), who treats him like a son. Azhagarsamy’s granddaughter Kasthuri (Flora) loves him. He also cares for a mentally ill girl, Indhu (Laya), and the story reveals why he protects her.

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1

Gajendra’s Chennai upbringing

Gajendra, an orphan, grows up in Azhagarsamy’s family in Chennai. He shares a close father–son bond with Azhagarsamy, while Kasthuri begins to develop feelings for him. Gajendra also visits Indhu weekly, entertaining her and ensuring her caretakers are paid.

Childhood Chennai
2

Adoption plan and marriage arrangement

Azhagarsamy decides to formalize Kasthuri’s marriage to Gajendra and issues an official adoption announcement. The plan aims to unite both families, but it creates tension around Indhu’s place in Gajendra’s life. The alliance breaks down when Gajendra refuses to abandon Indhu.

Pre-wedding Chennai
3

Rival groups close in at Kaveri River

Two rival groups begin searching for Gajendra. They corner him at the banks of the Kaveri River where he’s with Indhu. A brutal confrontation ensues and Gajendra ruthlessly fends off the attackers.

Pursuit Banks of Kaveri River
4

Second group helps; Andhra Gaja seeds

The second group arrives and helps Gajendra escape from the melee. The story hints at his growing reputation, as the locals nickname him 'Andhra Gaja' after his exploits. Indhu is injured during the clash.

During fight Kaveri River banks
5

Indhu’s memory and Gajendra’s hospitalisation

Indhu regains consciousness and, in a shocking moment, stabs Gajendra with an iron pole. He survives but is hospitalized in critical condition. The act sets the stage for the reveal of past loyalties and family ties.

After fight Hospital
6

Hyderabad flashback begins

A flashback reveals Gajendra’s journey to Hyderabad to unite the separated family. He infiltrates a spa run by Mahalakshmi’s family, posing as a patient to learn the truth. He discovers Indhu is Azhagarsamy’s first granddaughter and begins to work toward reconciliation.

Flashback Hyderabad
7

Mahalakshmi’s death and Rana’s mafia

In the flashback, Mahalakshmi is killed by local goon Chhota Babu, while Rana controls the Andhra mafia with Chhota as his brother. The tragedy further fuels Gajendra’s determination to bring the family back together.

Flashback Andhra Pradesh
8

Gajendra’s Andhra vengeance

Gajendra takes the law into his own hands, killing Babu and his gang to avenge Mahalakshmi’s death. He begins eroding Rana’s network and establishing his own authority in the region. Locals begin calling him 'Andhra Gaja'.

Flashback Andhra Pradesh
9

Return to Tamil Nadu renewal complications

Indhu grows restless about her family’s future and suggests returning to Tamil Nadu with Aravind. Gajendra is preoccupied with his mission and largely ignores her plea. Aravind and Indhu decide to return to Chennai.

Post-revelation Andhra Pradesh to Chennai
10

Train-bomb dilemma

Back in the present, Gajendra receives a call that Indhu’s father is carrying a bomb on a moving train. Aravind races to catch the train, while Indhu tries to help from the platform. Gajendra faces a terrible choice between saving the many or letting the bomb kill them all.

Climax On a moving train
11

Gajendra’s fatal choice

Gajendra chooses the greater good and shoots Aravind in the back as he clings to the train bar. Indhu, trying to reach her father, falls and hits her head, causing amnesia. The tragedy cements Gajendra’s role as a man bound by difficult moral codes.

Climax Train
12

Hospital confrontation with Rana

The hospital setting becomes a battleground as Rana and his men arrive to finish off Gajendra. Indhu’s condition and the public’s chant for Gaja add pressure to the showdown. With help from friends, police, and a reunited family, Gajendra prepares to fight.

Final confrontation Hospital
13

Final stand against Rana

Gajendra and his allies confront Rana’s army within the hospital precinct. A tense clash ensues, and Gajendra’s team manages to dismantle Rana’s network. The crowd cheers as justice appears within reach.

Final showdown Hospital
14

Resolution and legacy

With Rana defeated and the family reconciled, Gajendra’s Andhra Gaja legacy endures in memory and legend. Indhu’s future is stabilizing, and the community acknowledges the power of loyalty and forgiveness.

Ending Chennai

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