Gangs of Madras (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Mohammad Rowther orchestrated Ibrahim's death to clear the path for his younger son Hussain to pursue Razia. When Hussain showed interest in Razia, Rowther's family warned him off since she was already married. To remove this obstacle and give Hussain a chance, Rowther used his political connections to arrange a fake police encounter, framing Ibrahim as a threat so the police would kill him.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Rowther's family had warned Hussain away from Razia because she belonged to someone else, hinting at the lengths Rowther would go to satisfy his son's desires.

• mohammad rowther
• ibrahim
• hussain
• razia
• encounter
• framed

Boxie was lured to Chennai by Lala Settu, who promised him a larger role in the local drug trade. When Boxie arrived trusting the offer, Settu killed him and his henchmen, eliminating a key ally in Razia's revenge plan. This betrayal was ordered by Rowther after learning of his son Kareem's murder.

Foreshadowing: Rowther had ordered Lala Settu and Edison to eliminate everyone responsible for his son's death, setting up the trap for Boxie.

• boxie
• lala settu
• chennai
• killed
• betrayal

Razia chose to let the police kill her because she wanted to end the cycle of violence she had been trapped in. After successfully bringing down Rowther's empire and achieving her revenge, she saw no future for herself. By allowing the officers to shoot her, she also ensured her sisters would be taken care of by Deputy Commissioner Ramachandran as a gesture of gratitude.

Foreshadowing: The entire narrative is driven by Razia's grief and trauma from losing her husband and suffering a miscarriage, showing she had nothing left to live for.

• razia
• police
• death
• cycle of violence
• sacrifice

The scandal began when Rajendran, a drug delivery man for Rowther, traded spare drugs for a kiss with Janaki, the daughter of a state minister who supported Rowther's drug business. When the video of this kiss leaked to the media, it created a major scandal that led to Kareem killing Rajendran in anger.

Foreshadowing: The rave party scene early on establishes the dangerous world of drug deals and the volatile personalities involved in Rowther's organization.

• rave party
• janaki
• rajendran
• minister
• video leak
• Kareem

Hussain attempted suicide after being unable to win Razia's love. His family had warned him off pursuing Razia because she was married to Ibrahim, and despite his efforts, Razia refused him. Heartbroken and desperate, Hussain tried to end his life at the hospital, which ultimately prompted Rowther to arrange Ibrahim's death to give his son another chance.

Foreshadowing: Abdullah had revealed that Hussain coveted Razia and was warned by his family, setting up the emotional desperation that led to both the suicide attempt and the conspiracy against Ibrahim.

• hussain
• suicide
• razia
• love
• rejected

After arriving in Mumbai, Razia met Boxie, a gang leader. Initially wary of her, Boxie eventually recognized her determination and willpower. He trained her in combat and criminal tactics, then absorbed her into his gang. This training transformed her from a grieving widow into a disciplined, dangerous force capable of carrying out her revenge plan against Rowther's organization.

Foreshadowing: Abdullah sent Razia to Boxie specifically because she needed skills and connections to take down Rowther, foreshadowing her transformation.

• razia
• boxie
• mumbai
• training
• combat
• gang

The police could not arrest Rowther because he had political protection from Minister Tamizhvaanan. Despite knowing about Rowther's criminal activities and his involvement in framing Ibrahim, the law enforcement officials were powerless to touch him due to the minister's support. Only when Razia acted independently could they eventually close in on the drug lord.

Foreshadowing: The minister's daughter Janaki was involved in the rave party scandal, hinting at the deep political connections protecting Rowther's empire.

• rowther
• police
• minister
• tamizhvaanan
• corruption
• arrested

At the end of the movie, Deputy Commissioner Ramachandran helped Razia's sisters secure jobs in the police department as a gesture of thanks for the impact Razia had on the force. This provides a hopeful counterpoint to the tragic ending, ensuring her family has a better future despite her death.

Foreshadowing: Razia's motivation was avenging her husband's death and protecting her family, which makes this resolution meaningful.

• razia sisters
• jobs
• police department
• ramachandran
• ending

Kareem killed Rajendran in a fit of rage after the video of Rajendran kissing Janaki leaked to the media. As Rowther's elder son and someone with a volatile temper, Kareem reacted violently to the scandal, which involved a drug dealer from his father's operation and the daughter of a supporting minister. The murder heightened the tensions within Rowther's family.

Foreshadowing: The rave party scene establishes Kareem's violent temperament early in the story.

• kareem
• rajendran
• killed
• video
• janaki
• rage

Razia converted to Islam and took the name Razia after marrying Ibrahim, who was a Muslim. This conversion was necessary for their marriage to be accepted, as Ibrahim worked for Mohammad Rowther and followed Islamic traditions. The marriage represented a new life for Razia, though it was ultimately shattered by tragedy.

Foreshadowing: The narrator mentions this conversion as part of the forbidden romance that forms the foundation of the story.

• razia
• conversion
• islam
• marriage
• ibrahim

Abdullah was the crucial link that connected Razia to the truth about Ibrahim's death and to the means of avenging it. He revealed the real motive behind Ibrahim's encounter, that Rowther had orchestrated it so Hussain could pursue Razia. He also sent Razia to Mumbai to meet Boxie, arranging her training and integration into a gang that could help her dismantle Rowther's empire.

Foreshadowing: Abdullah's revelation at the hospital about Rowther's manipulation is the turning point that launches Razia on her path of revenge.

• abdullah
• revelation
• ibrahim
• rowther
• hussain
• motive