Kireedam

Kireedam

Year: 2007

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: A. L. Vijay

Drama

A devoted son strives to fulfill his father’s dream of becoming a police officer like him. When his father, punished for his honesty, is transferred to a district ruled by a ruthless gangster, the young man is compelled to take the law into his own hands to protect his father.

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Timeline & Setting – Kireedam (2007)

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Time period

Location

Trichy, Kodiyakkarai

The story unfolds in the port city of Trichy and its nearby harbor enclave Kodiyakkarai. Trichy serves as the everyday backdrop for a close-knit family and a community watching the rise of a young man toward the police service. Kodiyakkarai is the gritty spawn of harbor crime and local dominance, ruled by a feared don and his henchmen.

🏙️ Trichy 🛥️ Harbor town

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Main Characters – Kireedam (2007)

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Rajarajan

A cordial and principled police constable whose honesty defines his life and his relationship with his family. He dreams of his elder son Sakthi following in his footsteps as a sub-inspector, and his strict moral code often puts him at odds with powerful interests. His transfer to Kodiyakkarai after clashing with a corrupt political figure sets the stage for a brutal cycle of conflict.

⚖️ Justice-minded 👨‍👩‍👦 Family-oriented

Shaktivel (Sakthi)

A dedicated and brave young man who wants to become a police sub-inspector. His protective nature drives him to defend his family and Divya, even when it means defying established order. His popularity and willingness to confront danger complicate his life, culminating in a struggle against a powerful harbor don.

🎯 Ambition 👪 Family

Divya

Sakthi’s beloved who reciprocates his feelings and supports their engagement. She faces pressure from her parents to re-evaluate the match, yet her enduring love for Sakthi remains a quiet anchor amid the surrounding turmoil.

💍 Love 👪 Family pressure

Varadarajan (Varadan)

A tyrannical harbor-based don who dominates the town’s underworld and instills fear through his control of the waterfront. His aggression toward Rajarajan and his enforcement of a brutal code make him Sakthi’s primary adversary, driving the conflict toward a lethal showdown.

💼 Crime 🛡️ Power

Maasilamani

One of Varadan’s henchmen who is released on bail and immediately seeks revenge against Sakthi. His assault on Sakthi underscores the danger facing the protagonist and heightens the town’s sense of looming threat.

🗡️ Violence 💼 Gangs

Chellapandi

An associate linked with Varadan’s rival, who cooperates with Sakthi’s brother-in-law to siphon off Sakthi’s popularity for financial gain. His actions introduce a layer of manipulation and betrayal within the family’s circle.

💰 Exploitation 🤝 Rivalry

Sakthi's Brother-in-Law

A scheming relative who leverages Sakthi’s fame to pursue personal profit, effectively turning the family’s trust into a tool for deceit.

💸 Betrayal 🧩 Family ties

Divya's Father

A protective father figure who weighs the marriage prospects for his daughter and navigates the tensions between love and family expectations.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family approval 🏛️ Authority

Shaktivel's Mother

A supportive maternal presence who offers emotional grounding for Sakthi as he faces peril and moral tests.

👩‍👦 Family support 💖 Care

Shakti's Friend

A close associate whose actions contribute to a pivotal bar fight that jeopardizes Sakthi’s reputation and leads to unintended consequences.

🤝 Friendship 🧱 Bad influence

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Major Themes – Kireedam (2007)

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⚖️ Duty & Justice

Rajarajan embodies unwavering honesty and a sense of duty that pits him against corrupt power. His commitment to fairness shapes the family’s choices and triggers a cascade of consequences. The narrative uses his stance to explore the tension between the law and street-level oppression, eventually testing Sakthi’s path to his own police career.

👪 Family & Sacrifice

Sakthi’s loyalty to his family compels him to protect them at great personal cost. He sacrifices love and face-to-face confrontations to keep his loved ones safe. The arc centers on how family bonds drive decisions, even when they threaten the dream of becoming a sub-inspector.

🔥 Revenge & Violence

A vendetta grows as Varadan’s gang targets Sakthi and his family. The clashes escalate from taunts to open attacks, forcing Sakthi to respond with force. The violence culminates in a decisive confrontation that redefines justice in the town.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:17

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