Kolla

Kolla

Year: 2023

Runtime: 123 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Suraj Varma

DramaThriller

Two young women establish a beauty salon in a quiet, small town and initially enjoy the support of the local community. However, a sudden incident creates a dangerous situation, turning the townspeople against them. They must then embark on a tense journey to escape the escalating conflict and the trap they find themselves in.

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1

Planning the robbery to fund a beauty parlour

Annie and Shilpa are short on funds to open a beauty parlour. They decide to rob the nearby co-operative bank and enlist Stephen, a friend of Annie's father, to help execute the plan. They pose as workers to gain access and plot the heist as a quick, high-stakes solution.

Before the robbery Nearby co-operative bank
2

Bank robbery carried out with Stephen

With Stephen's aid, they successfully pull off the bank heist next door, masking their identities as ordinary workers. The operation goes smoothly, and the trio escapes with the stolen money. The robbery marks the start of a dangerous investigation that will threaten them all.

During the robbery Co-operative bank next door
3

Investigation launches

Police Inspector Farooq Rahman launches an inquiry into the robbery and quickly narrows in on Annie and Shilpa as suspects. He begins collecting evidence and tracing leads that could link the women to the crime. The investigation tightens around their circle, signaling trouble ahead.

Shortly after the robbery City police headquarters
4

Stephen questioned and dies

As Farooq interrogates suspects, CI Stephen—an erstwhile officer turned thief— collapses and dies of a heart attack. The death shocks all involved and leaves the investigation with a troubling gap. Annie and Shilpa's names linger under the shadow of Stephen's demise.

During investigation Interrogation scene
5

The search for the hidden money begins

Annie visits the supposed hiding place where Stephen claimed to stash the money, but finds it empty. She pieces together hints from Stephen and his wife to guide her search, chasing a lead that might still salvage their plan. The search intensifies as time wears on.

After Stephen's death Location where Stephen claimed to hide the money
6

Discovery: money found at Thenmala Church burial chamber

After following the clues, Annie discovers the real stash in a burial chamber at Thenmala Church. The money now in her hands gives the duo renewed confidence and shifts the balance of power in the scheme. The discovery also raises the stakes for Farooq's next moves.

Discovery moment Thenmala Church burial chamber
7

Farooq sets a trap to catch them

Convinced of their involvement, Farooq devises a trap to ensnare Annie and Shilpa and ensure they face consequences. He tightens surveillance and plots a public exposure that could end their schemes for good. The tension between investigator and suspects reaches a breaking point.

After money is recovered City operations center
8

Threat from Stephen's brother-in-law

Stephen's brother-in-law, another local thief, pursues Annie and threatens her as she blurs the lines between flight and confrontation. The chase forces Annie to rely on her wits to stay ahead of danger. The danger compounds the impending collision with Farooq's trap.

Between the trap planning and arrest City streets
9

Annie confronts Farooq at his house

To complicate the truth, Annie goes to Farooq's house to cut his niece's hair, attempting to project normalcy while testing the detective's allegiance. Farooq uncovers the lie and exposes her maneuverings, undermining her credibility. He uses the confrontation to demand leverage over her and the money.

Same day Farooq's house
10

Payoff to keep quiet

Farooq demands half of the stolen money in return for keeping quiet about Annie's involvement. Desperate, Annie agrees and hands over the money, hoping to avoid further trouble. The payment deepens the rift between truth and survival in the case.

That day Farooq's house
11

Public revelation and arrest

The next day, Farooq publicly exposes Annie's involvement in the robbery, shattering the women’s already fragile alibi. Annie and Shilpa attempt to flee, but are ultimately captured and arrested. The community reaction swings between vindication of the detective and sympathy for the accused.

The following day Public area / town square
12

Flashback reveals the scheme against Farooq

In a revealing flashback, it’s shown that Annie and Shilpa had already suspected Farooq might cheat them and followed him to discover where he hid his share. They even plotted Shilpa’s arrest to funnel Farooq’s portion to Annie. The revelation reframes the motives behind the arrest and the menacing web of suspicion.

Flashback City
13

Three years later: new life and a new plan

Three years pass and Annie and Shilpa work as waitresses at a cafe in a new city. Their hunger for wealth persists as they plan to rob a diamond shop near the cafe, continuing their pattern of crime. The trio’s uneasy dynamics suggest a looming repeat of past mistakes.

Three years later New city cafe

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