Jothi

Jothi

Year: 2022

Runtime: 115 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: AV. Krishna Paramatma

CrimeThrillerMystery

Truth Behind the Lie A pregnant woman’s baby is stolen from her womb. Can a cop find the culprits behind such a heinous crime?

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1

Birth night and the baby's mysterious disappearance

The film opens with Jothi, a pregnant woman, due in four days. Ashwin leaves for an emergency case, leaving Jothi alone at home. In a cutaway, an unknown person stitches her belly and the baby disappears.

Four days before due date Jothi's home
2

Initial police investigation begins

Sakthi and the police begin the kidnapping investigation and question Jothi's family background. They learn Jothi is adopted and that her sister Nisha resents her wealth. CCTV footage shows Ranga, a former driver, entering the house before the feed cuts.

Immediately after the incident Jothi's home
3

Ranga's confession and motive

Ranga confesses he came to ask for money for his mother's kidney transplant. He recalls Nisha arguing with Jothi and threatening to kill her. The exchange reveals intense family tension that could fuel the crime.

During interrogation Police station
4

Nisha's stalker suspicion

Nisha reveals she suspects a stalker who followed them when they went out, adding another potential suspect to the case. The clue broadens the investigation beyond the immediate family, hinting at external threats. This raises questions about who might have access to Jothi's home.

Shortly after initial interrogations Interrogation room
5

Arun Kumar's hospital incident and tragedy

Police learn that Arun Kumar, a regular hospital visitor, damaged a hospital window during financial stress. They later discover that his wife and child died due to complications during delivery. These details connect the hospital environment to the family hardships behind the case.

Earlier in the investigation Kamini Hospital
6

Blood tests reveal a second donor blood

Lab results from blood collected at Jothi's house show two blood groups: Jothi's and a second donor's AB−. The donor is a young woman with Thalassemia, narrowing the suspect pool to a female under 30 connected to Kamini Hospital.

Early phase of investigation Forensic lab
7

Janaki becomes a suspect and reveals secrets

Police suspect Janaki due to infertility and emotional distress. She reveals seeing Ashwin with Kamini, the hospital's managing director and Ashwin's ex-lover, and confesses that Ashwin forced her to abort many times.

Mid investigation Police station
8

Shanti identified and interrogated

Shanti, a hospital employee at Kamini Hospital, is identified as the suspect and arrested. Under pressure, she admits Ranga took her to Jothi's house, but says someone else ordered her to carry out the act.

Shortly after arrest Kamini Hospital / Police station
9

Sakthi uncovers Jothi's instruction

Sakthi confronts Jothi, Ashwin, Nisha, and Janaki at the hospital. He reveals that Jothi was the one who told Shanti to do it, shifting responsibility away from the immediate perpetrator.

Confrontation scene Kamini Hospital
10

Ranga reveals the baby trafficking scheme

Ranga reveals that Ashwin sells newborn babies to wealthy couples, exposing a broader illegal network. The confession links the kidnapping to a pattern of exploitation surrounding the hospital.

Later in the investigation Interrogation room / police station
11

Jothi hands a baby to a victim's family

To retaliate against Ashwin, Jothi hands the baby over to one of the victim's families. The act shifts the power balance and adds a dramatic twist to the investigation, challenging public perception of victim and perpetrator.

Towards the end of the investigation Victim's family home
12

Resolution and aftermath

New connections between family envy, hospital corruption, and baby trafficking are laid bare, bringing the case into focus. The investigation reaches its resolution as Jothi’s actions and the various confessions steer justice against the perpetrators.

Final resolution Police station / hospital

Last Updated: October 07, 2025 at 08:34

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