Ira

Ira

Year: 2018

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Saiju S S

Thriller

Aryan discovers the world is brighter with the presence of a loved one, until his life is unexpectedly upended by a serious crime he didn't commit. Facing false accusations and a complex situation, Aryan finds an unlikely ally in Rajiv. Together, they navigate a web of political and bureaucratic conspiracy to uncover the truth and clear Aryan's name.

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Timeline – Ira (2018)

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1

Aryan arrives in the city and joins a leading hospital

Aryan is new to the city and secures a position in a leading hospital, reportedly on the recommendation of a priest close to the owner. This placement brings him into contact with Jennifer, with whom he develops a romantic interest. The setup foreshadows the power struggles and corruption surrounding Minister Chandy's death.

Opening scene City / Leading hospital
2

Aryan is arrested for Minister Chandy's murder

Aryan is arrested on suspicion of murdering Minister Chandy. He insists that he is innocent and has been wrongly accused. A police investigation begins to uncover the truth behind the death.

On the day of the murder Jail
3

Rajeev begins the investigation and meets Aryan

Senior officer Rajeev is assigned to the case and begins a thorough investigation. He visits Aryan in jail and reassures him that if he is truly innocent, he will be freed. The encounter sets the stage for a clash between competing narratives about what happened.

Shortly after arrest Jail
4

Rajeev narrates a forest village flashback

Later, Rajeev narrates a separate, past case set in a forest village involving tribal families. He meets Karthika, who is really journalist Vaigha Devi, and uncovers a plot around illegal medicines tied to Bhadran and Chandy. The tale reveals a darker network of corruption that will influence the present case.

Flashback sequence Forest village
5

Karthika’s murder and Rajeev’s assault in the forest case

Karthika learns of Chandy’s deeper involvement and has personal vengeance against him. The investigation reveals an illegal medicines operation, and tragedy strikes when Jacob stabs Karthika and Bhadran brutalizes her. Rajeev arrives too late to save her and is knocked unconscious by Bhadran.

During the forest investigation Forest village
6

Daisy proves Aryan’s innocence in court

Back in the present, Daisy, Jennifer’s mother, a brilliant criminal lawyer, proves that Aryan is innocent during the court session. The case exposes Jacob’s motive and the involvement of a corrupt Police Commissioner Satish. Aryan is bailed, while the true conspirators begin to surface.

During the court session Courtroom
7

Gunshots at Jacob’s car and the island confrontation

Jacob’s car is shot at in a suspicious incident, triggering further tension. Rajeev is summoned to Jacob’s guest house on an island, where Jacob confesses that he had abducted Aryan as part of a plan to fabricate a new story. Rajeev remains calm and begins to connect the dots.

After the court session Jacob’s guest house on an island
8

The twist: Chandy’s murder was Aryan’s act with Rajeev’s help

In a major twist, it is revealed that Chandy was murdered by Aryan with Rajeev’s help. Rajeev explains that he disguised himself as a male nurse and substituted a life-threatening drug for the original injection. The murder is framed as an act of vengeance for Karthika’s murder.

Day of the murder Chandy’s residence/hospital
9

Rajeev kills Jacob to close the truth

Rajeev confronts Jacob with the truth and kills him, exposing the conspiracy. Aryan is saved in the process, and the path to justice starts shifting as the real conspirators are unmasked. The act also raises questions about the price of truth.

Immediately after the confession Jacob’s guest house
10

Aryan escapes and is exonerated

With Jacob dead and the truth out, Aryan makes his escape to safety. The immediate danger subsides, but the fallout continues as investigators reassess the case. Aryan’s name is cleared, though the fight against the corrupt network remains.

Post-confession Escape route / unspecified
11

Rajeev takes over the murder case against Bhadran

Jacob’s murder is resolved, and the case is handed to Rajeev, who claims to be the only one who spotted the killer. He takes charge to ensure the real conspirators are brought to justice. The narrative resets as Rajeev positions himself to pursue Bhadran.

After Jacob’s death Police HQ / Investigation space
12

Rajeev reveals the truth to journalists

Rajeev meets a group of journalists and discloses the full sequence of events behind Chandy’s murder and the forest conspiracy. The public gets an uncompromising account of the corruption and the killings behind the case. The revelation cements the new dynamic between Aryan and Rajeev.

After the confession Press conference / Journalists’ meeting
13

Ending: Rajeev and Aryan plan to kill Bhadran

The film closes with Rajeev and Aryan united in purpose, ready to confront Bhadran. They resolve to take justice into their own hands and end Bhadran’s reign of illegal activity. The final scene sets up a tense alliance against the villain with an unclear path ahead.

Final scene City / Unspecified

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