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Gulaebaghavali (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2018 · 129 mins · Tamil
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Directed by
Kalyaan
Starring
Yogi Babu, Prabhu Deva, Madhusudhan Rao, Revathi, Mansoor Ali Khan, Anandaraj

A ruthless don tasks three criminals with retrieving a treasure hidden by his grandfather in a remote village. During their journey, a fourth criminal joins their group. The unlikely quartet then conspires to deceive the don and divide the recovered treasure amongst themselves, leading to a complex scheme filled with twists and potential betrayals.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Gulaebaghavali Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Gulaebaghavali (2018) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Diamonds hidden and buried

    In 1945, a British gentleman and his porter head toward Madras Port to catch a ferry. The porter accidentally reveals a stash of diamonds when he drops a suitcase. He stealthily removes the stones, hides them in his veshti, and buries the trunk near a temple in Gulaebaghavali village.

    When
    1945
    Where
    Gulaebaghavali village (near Madras Port)

  2. Maasha fools Mayilvaganam

    In 2018, Maasha manipulates Mayilvaganam, convincing him that her son is dead. She uses the ruse to gain sympathy and control over him, setting her own plans in motion. Her actions reveal she is willing to deceive others to secure money.

    When
    2018

  3. Maasha steals Mayilvaganam's car

    Also in 2018, Maasha steals Mayilvaganam's black BMW and sells it for money. The audacious act sets off further complications as the group moves pieces around in this dangerous treasure hunt.

    When
    2018
    Where
    Mayilvaganam's home

  4. Badri spots Viji at the pub

    In 2018, Badri and his boss Nambi hang out at a pub where Badri spots Viji and is instantly drawn to her. Their budding attraction begins to influence the plan and choices they will make. The presence of Viji drags them deeper into the diamond heist.

    When
    2018
    Where
    pub

  5. Badri agrees to steal the temple statue

    Due to a misunderstanding, Badri unknowingly agrees to steal a priceless statue from the Gulaebaghavali temple. He then encounters Viji again, complicating his mission. The act pulls them deeper into the treasure hunt.

    When
    2018
    Where
    Gulaebaghavali temple

  6. Escape from villagers, captured by Sampath

    After a tense chase, Badri and Viji escape the villagers but end up in the hands of Sampath and his brother-in-law, who acts as Munish's boss. They become entangled in larger criminal plans as their predicament deepens.

    When
    2018
    Where
    Gulaebaghavali village

  7. Forced mission to steal the trunk

    Together with Nambi and Munish's boss, Badri and Viji are coerced into proceeding to Gulaebaghavali to steal the trunk. A photo reveals the businessman is the porter's grandson, linking the generations of treasure and crime.

    When
    2018
    Where
    Gulaebaghavali

  8. Stealing the chest with help from allies

    With some assistance from Munish and Maasha, Badri and Viji manage to steal the chest from the temple area. The moment is tense and filled with suspicion as they realize the trunk's contents might be more valuable than expected. The group senses trouble may be brewing as the police or rivals close in.

    When
    2018
    Where
    Gulaebaghavali temple area

  9. Skeleton inside the chest

    Munish opens the chest, revealing a skeleton instead of the expected diamonds. This shocking discovery triggers confusion and shifts the focus from treasure to the mystery within. The revelation intensifies the stakes for everyone involved.

    When
    2018
    Where
    Gulaebaghavali temple area

  10. Police arrive and diamonds' value is revealed

    After heated arguments, the police arrive on the scene and confirm the diamonds' immense value. The situation spirals as law enforcement closes in on the participants. The chase and negotiations intensify as everyone scrambles to protect their interests.

    When
    2018
    Where
    crime scene near temple

  11. Skeleton hand falls into Maasha's car

    As they escape from the police, Viji's cousins discover that a skeletal hand has fallen into Maasha's car. The bizarre twist deepens the mystery and motive behind Maasha's earlier deception. The group grows increasingly wary of who is playing whom.

    When
    2018
    Where
    Maasha's car

  12. Flashback explains the break and hand in car

    A flashback reveals the skeleton broke apart during the struggle, and its hand ended up in Maasha's car. The backstory explains Maasha's motive and why the others doubted her. The truth reframes the earlier chase and alliances.

    When
    Flashback
    Where
    flashback

  13. Maasha's deception exposed; the trio pursues her

    Realizing Maasha's deceit, the trio pursues her through the city and its outskirts. Tensions rise as loyalties are tested and the pursuit escalates toward a confrontation. The truth about the diamonds remains unresolved until the climactic turn.

    When
    2018
    Where
    city and outskirts

  14. Parallel story with Annachi leads to climax

    Meanwhile, a parallel storyline follows Mayilvaganam and the don Annachi, converging with the main plot toward the climax. The two threads collide as the diamonds’ fate reaches its peak. The final act intertwines treachery, greed, and justice as revelations come to light.

    When
    2018
    Where
    climax location

Last updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:59

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Timeline questions answered

Gulaebaghavali Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Gulaebaghavali (2018): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did the porter hide the diamonds in the trunk near the temple?

The porter stole the diamonds from a British gentleman by wrapping them in his veshti and hiding some in luggage. To keep the diamonds safe from the British man, he buried the trunk containing the stones near a temple in Gulaebaghavali village, planning to retrieve them later.

  • porter
  • diamonds
  • 1945
  • buried
  • trunk
  • temple
Q2

Why was there a skeleton inside the chest instead of diamonds?

The chest did contain diamonds, they were hidden inside the trunk. However, when the group opened it, they discovered a skeleton inside along with the diamonds. The skeleton appears to have been placed there as a guardian or trap, creating a shocking twist during the heist.

Foreshadowing: Earlier hints suggested the treasure had been hidden for decades with no one knowing its exact location.

  • skeleton
  • chest
  • diamonds
  • surprise
  • twist
Q3

How did the skeleton hand end up in Maasha's car?

During the chaotic struggle when the chest was being opened and the group was escaping from police, the skeleton broke apart. One of the skeleton's hands detached and fell into Maasha's car as they fled the scene. A flashback later explained this bizarre moment.

Foreshadowing: The chaotic scene at the temple showed items flying everywhere as the group panicked.

  • skeleton hand
  • Maasha
  • car
  • flashback
  • chaos
Q4

Why did Maasha trick Mayilvaganam into believing her son was dead?

Maasha is a con artist who manipulated Mayilvaganam to gain sympathy and control over him. She used this emotional manipulation to steal his black BMW and sell it for money. Her deception was part of her larger scheme to benefit financially from the treasure hunt.

  • Maasha
  • Mayilvaganam
  • deception
  • con artist
  • BMW
Q5

How is Sampath related to the porter who hid the diamonds?

Sampath is revealed to be the grandson of the original porter who hid the diamonds in 1945. A photo discovered during the heist confirmed this family connection, linking the present-day criminals to the historical treasure.

  • Sampath
  • porter
  • grandson
  • 1945
  • connection
Q6

Why did Badri agree to steal the temple statue?

Badri fell in love with Viji at a pub and, due to a misunderstanding, agreed to steal what he thought was a statue from the Gulaebaghavali temple. He didn't realize he was being drawn into a major heist until he was already entangled in the criminal operation.

  • Badri
  • Viji
  • temple
  • statue
  • misunderstanding
Q7

What happened to the diamonds after they were found?

The diamonds were confirmed to be highly valuable by the police who arrived at the scene. The group discovered the diamonds inside the chest along with the skeleton. The chase intensified as everyone, criminals and law enforcement, vied for control of the extremely valuable gems.

  • diamonds
  • police
  • value
  • chase
  • treasure
Q8

Why were Viji's cousins searching Maasha's car?

During the escape after the chest was opened and police arrived, Viji's cousins discovered the skeletal hand that had fallen into Maasha's car. They were investigating this strange discovery, which added another layer of mystery and suspicion to the group dynamics.

  • Viji cousins
  • car
  • skeletal hand
  • investigation
Q9

How did Badri and Viji escape from the villagers at the temple?

Badri and Viji attempted to steal from the Gulaebaghavali temple but were chased by villagers. They managed to escape the angry villagers but were subsequently captured by Sampath and his brother-in-law, who forced them into the larger treasure hunting scheme.

  • escape
  • villagers
  • temple
  • Badri
  • Viji
  • Sampath
Q10

Why did Nambi push Badri toward the Gulaebaghavali mission?

Nambi, Badri's boss and partner in petty theft, coerced Badri and Viji into joining the bigger heist after they were captured by Sampath. The criminal network forced them to proceed with stealing the trunk from Gulaebaghavali, promising a share of whatever valuable items they found.

  • Nambi
  • Badri
  • Sampath
  • coercion
  • heist

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  • comedic
  • mischievous
  • energetic
  • quirky
  • suspenseful
  • lighthearted
  • Tone: light, comedic
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Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared focus on comedic crime, fast pacing fueled by chaotic events, and a lighthearted tone that makes the criminal escapades feel fun and mischievous rather than menacing.

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  • lighthearted
  • comedic
  • adventurous
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  • bonding
  • Tone: lighthearted, hopeful
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
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Why they belong together: These films share a central theme of unlikely alliances turning into genuine friendship. They blend comedy and adventure with a heartwarming character arc, focusing on the bonding experience of a shared, often chaotic, mission.

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