Guru En Aalu

Guru En Aalu

Year: 2009

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Selva

Comedy

Guru (Madhavan) dreams of launching his own company and works for the charismatic entrepreneur Krishna (Abbas), whose playboy ways threaten his happy marriage. When Krishna falls for model Seema (Mamta Mohandoss), Guru also courts her, hoping to win Krishna’s favor. Learning Krishna is pursuing Seema, Guru sacrifices his romance to secure his business ambitions, only to realize he truly loves her. He must choose between ambition and love in the film’s climax.

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1

Guru becomes Krishna's ambitious assistant

Guru is introduced as the ambitious assistant to Krishna, the charismatic CEO of a large corporate empire. He is promised a shot at becoming the head of one of Krishna's companies if he proves his worth, fueling his drive for wealth. The alliance marks the start of a high-stakes game of ambition and influence.

Krishna's corporate office
2

Krishna cultivates a public image while leading a secret life

Krishna maintains a public image as a doting husband while juggling affairs in private. He relies on Guru to manage appearances and keep his lovers from exposing the truth. This duplicity sets the stage for growing tensions and conflicts.

Krishna's home and corporate circle
3

Roadside encounter: Guru meets Seema

Guru clashes with Seema during a road traffic incident, and they quickly form a wary, grudging friendship. They come to respect each other's ambitions, even as their paths threaten to diverge. The meeting seeds the central conflict of love, loyalty, and ambition.

Road
4

Seema's modeling breakthrough

Seema is discovered at a fashion show and gains recognition as the best ramp model. Krishna takes an interest and assigns Guru to help advance her modeling career. The success brings Seema into Krishna's orbit and into Guru's competitive world.

Fashion show / shoot location
5

Seema signs for Lux soaps under Krishna's plan

Krishna asks Guru to sign Seema as the model for Lux soaps, cementing a professional tie. Seema's admiration for Krishna grows as she witnesses his gentlemanly behavior on shoots. The professional collaboration deepens the underlying attraction.

Studio / shoot location
6

Seema's confession and Krishna's delight

Seema privately confesses she is in love with Krishna and plans to propose, which unsettles Guru. Krishna reacts with delight, accepted by the possibility of securing Seema's affection. The love triangle tightens as personal desires collide with career ambitions.

Shoot location
7

Deception to test fidelity: mall date and disguise

To test fidelity and maneuver the relationship, Krishna arranges a date with Seema while Sheila attends the outing. He covers his identity and introduces Sheila to Seema as his wife, shocking Seema and complicating matters. The deception exposes the fragility of his public persona.

Mall
8

Truths unravel and trust erodes

When Sheila grows suspicious, Krishna fabricates that Seema is Guru's fiancée, provoking Seema to leave angrily. Krishna then nudges Guru to facilitate meetings with Seema, hoping to manipulate the triangle. Seema's trust in Krishna begins to erode.

Shoot location
9

Guru's sabotage and Lassi Latha arrives

Guru sabotages Krishna's attempts to meet Seema by having Azhagappan disguise himself as an aunt, Lassi Latha. Seema remains unaware of the ruse at first, while the plan unfolds around the set. The deception adds a farcical layer to the plot.

Shoot location
10

Gopal's romance complicates the plot

Gopal, Sheila's uncle, overhears the schemes and falls in love with Lassi Latha, who is actually Azhagappan in disguise. The disguise leads to a comic and complicated collision of loyalties. The revelation of Lassi Latha's true identity triggers further chaos for everyone.

Shoot location
11

Seema draws closer to Guru and his family

Seema grows closer to Guru and his family as she questions Krishna's behavior. Krishna's insults toward Guru's family deepen her sympathy for Guru. The evolving bond pushes Seema away from Krishna and toward a more genuine connection with Guru.

Chennai / family home
12

Kerala date and Guru's promotion

Seema persuades Krishna that she will date Guru, and Krishna responds by promoting Guru to run a company. The Kerala trip motif signals a turning point where love and business ambitions collide. The power balance begins to tilt in Guru and Seema's favor.

Kerala
13

Kerala rescue and the turning point

Guru travels to Kerala to save Seema and the two confess their love for each other. Krishna, faced with the reality of his manipulation, fires Guru from the company. The resolution shifts the dynamic from rivalry to a renewed focus on love.

Kerala
14

Conclusion: love triumphs over money

Seema realizes her love for Guru is genuine and notices Krishna's predatory pursuit of wealth. Krishna leaves Seema asking if she has any sister for him to marry, implying one more scheme but not finding traction. Guru and Seema choose to be together, affirming that love is stronger than money.

Chennai

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