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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1

Rajarajan's honest life in Trichy

In Trichy, Rajarajan, a police constable, leads a warm family life with his wife and children. He is relentlessly honest and dreams of shaping his elder son Sakthi into a capable sub-inspector. His principled stance sets the foundation for the family’s ambitions and troubles to come.

Trichy
2

Sakthi and Divya's engagement

Sakthi proposes to Divya after a few encounters and she reciprocates. Rajarajan happily arranges their engagement and supports their budding love. The moment marks a bright note before the looming conflicts.

Trichy
3

Sakthi passes the SI exam and heads to Chennai

Sakthi clears his sub-inspector exams and heads to Chennai for the interview. Rajarajan beams with pride at his son's achievement. The success also creates a new path that will intersect with the upcoming trouble.

Chennai
4

Rajarajan punishes an MLA's son and is transferred

Rajarajan reprimands an MLA's son for a traffic offense and refuses to apologize. The MLA presses for punishment, and Rajarajan is transferred to Kodiyakkarai. The transfer places him in a volatile environment ruled by Varadan.

Kodiyakkarai
5

First clash with Varadan and Sakthi's intervention

In Kodiyakkarai, Rajarajan arrests one of Varadan's henchmen. Varadan retaliates by beating Rajarajan, and Sakthi intervenes in the market to protect his father. Sakthi overpowers Varadan, shattering his dream of becoming a policeman.

Kodiyakkarai harbor
6

Varadan vows revenge and is arrested for murder

Varadan recovers from the clash and swears to avenge his defeat. He and his associates are arrested for the murder of Munnar Ravi, a move that raises the stakes for Sakthi and his family.

Kodiyakkarai
7

Kumar's bar fight implicates Sakthi

A bar fight instigated by Sakthi’s friend Kumar results in Sakthi being mistakenly implicated. The accusation threatens Sakthi's reputation and risks his budding future. The incident strains his relationship with the community and family.

Trichy bar district
8

Chellapandi and brother-in-law exploit Sakthi's name

Chellapandi, aligned with Varadan's rival group, and Sakthi's brother-in-law exploit Sakthi's popularity for financial gain. Sakthi confronts them and defeats both of them to stop the abuse of his name. The family begins to distrust the brother-in-law.

Trichy
9

Rajarajan expels Sakthi from the home

Trust within the family frays as the brother-in-law shifts blame to Sakthi for the troubles. Rajarajan, worried about Sakthi’s supposed slide into crime, expels him from their home. The separation deepens the rift between Sakthi and his father.

Rajarajan's home, Trichy
10

Divya's engagement becomes endangered

Divya's parents decide to cancel the engagement and arrange a new groom for her. The couple must hide their love from their families and find a way to stay connected. The pressure mounts as the wedding plans look doomed.

Trichy
11

Maasilamani and Jayakumar attack Sakthi after bail

Maasilamani and Jayakumar are released on bail and immediately target Sakthi. In a crowded road, they ambush him, forcing him to flee and creating public unrest. Sakthi retaliates to defend himself.

Trichy
12

Sakthi returns to Kodiyakkarai and seeks final reckoning

Sakthi returns to Kodiyakkarai, prepared to settle scores with Varadan. He deliberately lets Varadan beat him to protect his family, setting up a decisive confrontation.

Kodiyakkarai
13

Final duel: Varadan killed, Sakthi vindicated

In a climactic showdown, Sakthi overpowers Varadan and kills him in front of Rajarajan and the police. The action ensures his family’s safety but raises questions about justice. The community begins to see Sakthi as a protector rather than a threat.

Kodiyakkarai
14

Ruling and Sakthi becomes SI

The court acquits Sakthi, recognizing Varadan as a social menace and acknowledging Sakthi's protective actions. Rajarajan’s dream comes true as Sakthi is appointed a sub-inspector.

Courtroom, Trichy

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