Irandam Ulagam

Irandam Ulagam

Year: 2013

Runtime: 158 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Selvaraghavan

FantasyActionRomance

Consumed by grief after the sudden death of his lover, a young man attempts to end his life. Instead, he’s pulled through a portal to an alternate universe where he’s rescued by an identical doppelganger. He then unexpectedly reunites with his beloved, leading him on a journey through two worlds and forcing him to confront profound questions about love, loss, and destiny.

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1

Ramya and Madhu's growing bond

Ramya, a kind-hearted medical student, develops a quiet crush on Madhu Balakrishnan as they interact in Earth-bound life. Their relationship begins with awkward, hesitant exchanges, and Madhu's initial reluctance to marry stems from his aging father needing care. Ramya's warmth slowly earns his respect and a glimmer of a possible future together.

College town / present day Earth
2

An arranged match and a fading spark

Ramya's family arranges a marriage for her, and she reluctantly declines Madhu's proposal. Madhu's growing respect for her kindness suggests a life together could be possible, but social duties and family expectations pull them apart.

Before Goa trip Earth
3

Goa trip rekindles the flame

During a Goa trip, Madhu wins Ramya's heart anew, rekindling their connection. Yet the moment is overshadowed when Ramya's fiancé walks away over a dowry dispute, renewing heartbreak and uncertainty about their future.

Goa trip Goa, Earth
4

Tragedy strikes: Ramya and Madhu's father die

The heartbreak deepens when Ramya dies in a freak accident, and soon after, Madhu's paralysed father also passes away. The losses push Madhu into a void of grief and leave his life in disarray.

Shortly after Goa trip Earth
5

Madhu drifts in Goa and contemplates ending it

Arising from the double tragedy, Madhu becomes a drifting figure in Goa, haunted by memories of his father. In a despairing moment, he follows an empty car up a hill, attempting to end his life as his world unravels.

Post-tragedy Goa, Earth
6

Portal crossing: Madhu is rescued by Amma’s world

A miraculous moment occurs when Amma's powers open a temporary inter-planetary portal linking Madhu's Goa with Maravan's Swamimalai. Maravan rescues the fainting Madhu from the car and brings him to Amma for treatment, and the people of the kingdom soon regard Madhu as an angel.

During the crisis of Madhu's suicide attempt Goa and Swamimalai (inter-planetary)
7

Maravan and Varna: lion skin quest

On the distant planet, Maravan, the fearless son of a noble commander, falls for Varna, a fierce working-class orphan. To win her freedom, he must fetch a lion’s skin within three days, facing legendary dangers to prove his worth.

Early arc Planet Swamimalai (mythic kingdom)
8

Varna’s exile and Ramya's echo

The tyrant king condemns Varna to a harsh fate in his harem, but Amma intervenes and Varna fights for her independence. Varna’s resemblance to Ramya intensifies, and when Madhu sees her, blossoms spread across the kingdom, linking the two worlds.

Mid-arc Planet kingdom / Swamimalai
9

Varna exiled; Maravan becomes soldier

To escape the king’s coercion, Varna is exiled to the forest. Maravan earns a place in military service and vows to find Varna, traveling between the forest and the kingdom as he grows more resolute.

Mid-arc Planet kingdom and forest
10

Storm night; Amma captured; Maravan faces execution

A stormy night strains loyalties as Varna returns and Amma is captured by enemies. Maravan is ordered to be executed for housing Varna, but he remains defiant, and eventually is captured by invaders.

Climax build-up Planet kingdom; forest
11

Rescue and escape with Amma

Madhu, Varna, and Maravan join forces to locate Amma; inspired by Ramya, Varna realizes her love for Maravan. They mount a daring rescue, Maravan defeats the invaders, and the trio escapes with Amma by boat.

Climactic rescue Forest and sea voyage
12

Climactic death and destiny revealed

In the final clash, Madhu drowns in combat, and Amma's intervention halts Varna and Maravan from sacrificing themselves for him. A new portal briefly reopens, sending Madhu to an unnamed exoplanet where he encounters a Ramya look-alike and realizes his true destiny.

Final moments Exoplanet / Earth

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