Kushi

Kushi

Year: 2000

Runtime: 178 mins

Language: Tamil

DramaRomance

College friends Jenny and Shiva separate after a misunderstanding creates a rift between them. Both realize they are deeply in love and cannot imagine life apart, yet their pride and stubbornness keep them from reconciling. The film follows their emotional turmoil as they grapple with ego and the desire to reunite.

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Timeline – Kushi (2000)

Trace every key event in Kushi (2000) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Births of Madhu and Siddhu

The film opens with Madhu born in Kaikaluru, Andhra Pradesh and Siddhu born in Kolkata. Their early lives unfold in separate regions, yet the story hints at a shared future. As babies, they meet in a shopping complex, planting the first thread of a lifelong connection.

Kaikaluru, Andhra Pradesh; Kolkata
2

Madhu's father's plan and groom's elopement

Madhu's father wants to control her future by keeping her son-in-law close, hoping he can remain at home. When Madhu's groom elopes with his girlfriend, he apologizes to Madhu, admitting he doesn't want to ruin another girl's life. The family is left to cope with this broken engagement.

Madhu's home (Kaikaluru)
3

Siddhu's Canada visa and accident

Siddhu earns a visa for Canada but a car accident on the way to the airport disrupts his plans. He is hospitalized for a period and receives Madhu's blood during treatment, creating an intimate bond between them. The incident foreshadows a deep connection that grows later.

On the way to the airport; hospital
4

Siddhu stays, joins the same college as Madhu

Unable to go to Canada, Siddhu enrolls in the same college as Madhu. They meet in a temple and gradually become good friends, sharing laughs and study sessions. Their friendship lays the groundwork for a later romance.

Temple and college campus
5

Helping Santhi and Babu in love

Madhu and Siddhu help their friends Santhi and Babu pursue their love while keeping Santhi's father, a powerful goon, from interfering. They navigate campus life and family pressure to protect the couple, while nurturing their own feelings.

Campus town
6

Sari moment and breakup

During Madhu's exam preparation, Siddhu inadvertently ogles her when her sari moves in the breeze. Madhu accuses him, while he denies the accusation, and their argument leads to a temporary end to their friendship. The rift strains the circle of friends and tests their bonds.

Campus
7

Summer holiday reunion and realization

After the summer break, Santhi's father learns of Babu and Santhi's love. Madhu and Siddhu reunite to help the couple, and in the process they begin to acknowledge their own love for each other. They start to see a future together beyond friendship.

Campus / city
8

Confession attempts and letter exchange

They attempt to confess their feelings but miss their moment. They manage to pass letters to each other, sharing their true emotions and setting up a new chapter in their relationship.

On campus / travel
9

Marriage and family milestone (10 years later)

Ten years after their college days, Madhu and Siddhu are married with a large brood, including a triplet and several twins, and Madhu is pregnant again. Their extraordinary family life becomes a testament to their enduring bond and shared journey.

10 years later Home
10

Guinness World Record interview

The couple's remarkable family life draws public attention as they are interviewed for a Guinness World Record. The interview highlights their 17 kids born in 10 years and the unique story behind their family.

Interview location

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