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Kedi (2006) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2006 · 189 mins · Tamil
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Directed by
Jyothi Krishna
Starring
Atul Kulkarni, Ileana D'Cruz, Suman Shetty, M. S. Bhaskar, Adithya Menon, Tamannaah Bhatia

A Romantic Thief A happy-go-lucky student at a university gets embroiled in a love triangle with two very different young women.

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On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Kedi Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Kedi (2006) 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. Raghu's carefree college days begin

    Raghu is a happy-go-lucky student who treats studies as a joke and uses college life to pull pranks with his friends. His father dotes on him, and Raghu's lighthearted ways make him popular among peers. The arrival of Priyanka in his class hints at larger changes to come.

    When
    Start of term
    Where
    College campus

  2. Priyanka joins the class and wields influence

    Priyanka, sister of the powerful Pughazhenthy, leverages her brother's clout to improve the college and even changes the principal. She makes clear she dislikes Raghu, setting up a clash with his carefree lifestyle. Raghu's world begins to feel the first tremors of her schemes.

    When
    Early days
    Where
    College

  3. Aarthi admires Raghu and offers support

    Aarthi, a maid's daughter in the same class, secretly admires Raghu and lends him moral support against Priyanka's control. Her budding affection adds a quiet tension as Raghu's attention shifts toward her. Priyanka's stance hardens toward their bond.

    When
    Early days
    Where
    College classroom

  4. Priyanka schemes to separate Raghu and Aarthi

    A male peer uses vulgar photos of Aarthi to blackmail her, creating fear over her reputation. Priyanka then decides to drive Raghu and Aarthi apart by fabricating photos with that peer to taint their relationship. This marks the start of the major conflict between the couple and the power-broker family.

    When
    Mid-term
    Where
    College and city

  5. Priyanka realises Raghu's love for Aarthi; marriage pressure from Pughazhenthy

    Priyanka finally realises Raghu's genuine love for Aarthi and escalates her attempts to separate them. Her brother Pughazhenthy wants Raghu to marry his sister Priyanka, creating a clash of loyalties that complicates everyone's plans. Raghu becomes caught between romance and family pressure.

    When
    Mid-late
    Where
    College and Priyanka's circle

  6. Pughazhenthy abducts and tortures Aarthi

    Pughazhenthy kidnaps Aarthi and subjects her to electrification, escalating the danger around Raghu. Raghu vows to rescue her, despite the threats and the widening feud with Priyanka. Aarthi's safety hangs in the balance as the plot grows darker.

    When
    Evening
    Where
    Unknown location

  7. Aarthi's trauma deepens; Raghu is shot

    Aarthi's trauma deepens; she can momentarily appear normal when she sees Raghu, but she deteriorates when she sees him being shot. Raghu survives the attack and becomes more determined to confront Priyanka. The emotional damage amplifies the sense of impending tragedy.

    When
    After the kidnapping
    Where
    City streets and hospital

  8. Aarthi's breakdown; Raghu vows revenge

    Aarthi's mental distress worsens under the strain of the ordeals, while Raghu vows to take vengeance on Priyanka for the suffering inflicted on Aarthi. The bond between Raghu and Aarthi is tested as Priyanka's power tightens its grip. The revenge arc becomes central to Raghu's transformation.

    When
    Post-attack
    Where
    Aarthi's home

  9. Raghu pretends to accept the marriage; marries Aarthi

    To shield Aarthi and expose Priyanka's manipulation, Raghu pretends to accept Priyanka's marriage arrangements but secretly marries Aarthi at the last moment. The act solidifies Raghu and Aarthi's commitment despite the scheming around them. Priyanka's control begins to unravel as truth surfaces.

    When
    Last minute
    Where
    Temple or courthouse

  10. Raghu discovers Priyanka killed her brother

    Raghu learns that Priyanka murdered her own brother, Pughazhenthy, to pursue Raghu and live with him. The revelation exposes Priyanka's ruthless ambition and willingness to harm family for love. Raghu's resolve to end her manipulation hardens.

    When
    After marriage
    Where
    Priyanka's circle or home

  11. Priyanka's suicide

    In a climactic turn, Priyanka kills herself as her schemes collapse around her. The tragedy underscores the cost of obsession and manipulation. Raghu's path forward is shaped by the consequences of these events.

    When
    End
    Where
    Priyanka's location

  12. Raghu buries Aarthi's chain at Priyanka's grave

    Raghu places Aarthi's chain on Priyanka's grave, symbolically burying the past and the violence that dominated their lives. The final act marks a tentative peace as Raghu and Aarthi begin anew with the memory of what was lost. The film closes with the grave as a somber reminder of the cost of obsession.

    When
    Finale
    Where
    Priyanka's grave

Last updated: February 20, 2026 at 12:10

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Timeline questions answered

Kedi Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Kedi (2006): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Priyanka dislike Raghu so much?

Priyanka dislikes Raghu because he represents everything she opposes, his carefree attitude, popularity, and refusal to conform to the social hierarchy she maintains on campus. Her disdain intensifies when she sees Raghu connecting with Aarthi, as this threatens the control she wields over the college environment and the social dynamics she has carefully constructed.

Foreshadowing: Early scenes show Priyanka using her brother's influence to reshape the college, establishing her need for control.

  • priyanka
  • raghu
  • dislike
  • motivation
  • campus hierarchy
Q2

How does Priyanka try to separate Raghu and Aarthi?

Priyanka exploits a situation where a male peer possesses vulgar photos of Aarthi, using this to blackmail her. She then fabricates additional photos with that same peer to destroy Aarthi's reputation and taint her relationship with Raghu. This calculated move drives a wedge between the couple while positioning Priyanka as a better alternative.

  • priyanka
  • aarthi
  • scheme
  • photos
  • blackmail
  • manipulation
Q3

Why does Priyanka kill her own brother Pughazhenthy?

Priyanka murders her own brother Pughazhenthy because he stands in the way of her obsession with Raghu. With Pughazhenthy dead, there is no one to force her into an arranged marriage or interfere with her plans to be with Raghu. The murder reveals the extreme depths of her psychological manipulation and obsession.

Foreshadowing: Pughazhenthy's pressure for Raghu to marry Priyanka creates tension throughout the mid-portion of the film.

  • priyanka
  • pughazhenthy
  • murder
  • brother
  • kill
Q4

What happens to Aarthi at the end?

Aarthi survives but is left mentally broken from the kidnapping and torture she endured. The film implies she may have died or remains in a fragile mental state, as Raghu buries her chain at Priyanka's grave, a gesture that honors her memory while suggesting she is no longer with him.

  • aarthi
  • ending
  • fate
  • death
  • trauma
  • mental breakdown
Q5

Why does Priyanka commit suicide?

Priyanka kills herself when her elaborate schemes collapse completely. Her brother is dead, her manipulations are exposed to Raghu, and she has lost any chance of being with him. Facing total defeat and the destruction of everything she worked for, she ends her life in desperation.

  • priyanka
  • suicide
  • death
  • collapse
  • defeat
Q6

Why does Raghu pretend to accept the marriage?

Raghu pretends to accept Priyanka's marriage proposal to buy time and protect Aarthi. This deception allows him to secretly marry Aarthi at the last moment while simultaneously exposing Priyanka's true nature. It is a strategic move to outsmart her manipulation and solidify his commitment to Aarthi.

  • raghu
  • marriage
  • pretend
  • strategy
  • deception
  • aarthi
Q7

How does Aarthi become traumatized?

Aarthi develops severe trauma from being kidnapped and electrified by Pughazhenthy. The physical torture combined with the psychological damage of the blackmail and fabricated photo scandal breaks her mentally. She briefly recovers when seeing Raghu but deteriorates again when she witnesses him being shot, leading to her final breakdown.

  • aarthi
  • trauma
  • kidnapping
  • torture
  • breakdown
  • electrification
Q8

What happens to Pughazhenthy in the film?

Pughazhenthy, the gangster-turned-minister and Priyanka's brother, is murdered by his own sister. Priyanka kills him to remove the obstacle he represents to her pursuit of Raghu. His death enables Priyanka to pursue her obsession without interference, though it ultimately leads to her downfall when the truth surfaces.

  • pughazhenthy
  • death
  • murder
  • minister
  • gangster
Q9

Why does Raghu bury Aarthi's chain at Priyanka's grave?

Raghu buries Aarthi's chain at Priyanka's grave as a symbolic act of closure. It represents burying the past, the violence, manipulation, and tragedy that defined his relationship with both women. The gesture marks his readiness to move forward while honoring what was lost.

  • raghu
  • chain
  • grave
  • burial
  • symbol
  • closure
Q10

How does Raghu get shot in the film?

Raghu is shot during the height of the conflict, likely by someone associated with Priyanka or Pughazhenthy's network. The shooting occurs as the scheming reaches its peak and serves to escalate the danger surrounding Raghu and Aarthi. The attack leaves Raghu injured but alive, strengthening his determination to confront Priyanka.

Foreshadowing: The mounting tension between Raghu and the powerful family sets the stage for this violent confrontation.

  • raghu
  • shot
  • attack
  • shooting
  • hospital

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Obsessive Love Movies like Kedi

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Why these movies?

The story pattern: Films in this thread typically follow a 'fatal attraction' arc, where a seemingly normal romantic connection is poisoned by one character's escalating obsession. The plot accelerates through acts of manipulation, revenge, and violence, building to a climax that results in psychological breakdowns, tragedy, or permanent emotional scars for the characters involved.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped together here because they share a core theme of love warping into a destructive force. They feature similar high emotional weight, a dark and unsettling tone, and a fast-paced narrative driven by intense, obsessive character dynamics that culminate in devastating outcomes.

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  • chaotic
  • tense
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Why they belong together: These movies are linked by their jarring tonal shift and the emotional whiplash of watching a relatable, everyday world collapse into darkness. They share a fast pacing that accelerates the plot, high intensity that maintains suspense, and a heavy emotional weight that leaves a lasting impact.

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