Naanga Romba Busy

Naanga Romba Busy

Year: 2020

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Badri

DramaComedy

An honest policeman, a con man, and a hopeless romantic form an unusual team during the days of demonetization to pull off a scam that quickly goes haywire.

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1

Kuberan's motive: money to escape the police

Kuberan is a small-time crook who needs money to outrun the police. Kumaravel is an honest police officer whose wife Sangeetha suffers from thyroid cancer and lacks funds for treatment. Karthik, a poor carpenter who loves Meera, also faces money troubles as he dreams of marriage.

City
2

Demonetisation triggers a fake raid plan

During the 2016 demonetisation, Kumaravel hatches a plan with Kuberan to conduct fake IT raids on suspected black-money holders. The scheme initially succeeds, bringing in crores in old currency. The plan is framed to seem legitimate amid the currency chaos.

2016 IB office
3

Pressure to pause raids due to Sangeetha's illness

Kumaravel asks Kuberan to stop the raids because Sangeetha's treatment cannot wait. He reluctantly agrees to a final raid to secure funds. The family’s medical crisis deepens the moral stakes for both men.

2016 City
4

One last raid yields a startling discovery

Kuberan carries out a final raid and pockets crores in old currency. In the house, he discovers Karthik hiding in the owner's bedroom. At Karthik's request, Kuberan agrees not to reveal his presence to anyone.

2016 Residential house
5

Tensions rise: raid propped up as nefarious drama

Kuberan clashes with Kumaravel over the raid's legality. Karthik learns the raid was a sham and demands a share of the money. The trio's relationships become strained as trust breaks down.

Post-raid City
6

The real owner of the money is revealed

The money actually belongs to corrupt ACP Ravichandran, who learns the raid was fake and begins investigating. The evidence suggests a deeper conspiracy behind the currency haul. The net tightens around the conspirators.

Shortly after raid City
7

A broader plan exposed and foiled

Kumaravel explains that the nationwide CBI raids were a cover for exchanging old notes for new, and everyone is desperate for funds. He plans to steal in Govindan's house, but the operation fails. The failure marks a turning point for all involved.

Mid-crime Govindan's area
8

Karthik exits to secure his future

Karthik decides to leave the group to safeguard his future child. He steps away from the dangerous scheme and the money on offer. The balance of loyalties shifts as he departs.

After Govindan plan City
9

Honesty returns: surrender of the money

Kumaravel abandons crime and surrenders the money to Ravichandran. This marks a return to lawful behavior and a shift in power dynamics. The other protagonists reassess their paths in the wake of the surrender.

After plan Police HQ
10

The Govindan raid: a new haul and a secret record

Kuberan raids Govindan's house with a new team and pockets 15 crore in new currency notes. Ravichandran arrests Kuberan and seizes the black money. Kuberan secretly records the entire operation on a hidden camera.

Climax Govindan's House
11

Ravichandran's mercy and a fractional payoff

Ravichandran releases Kuberan and gives him a share of the money. The gesture reveals a pragmatic, if uneasy, balance of power within the system. Kuberan walks away with both relief and caution.

Post-arrest Police HQ
12

Sangeetha's treatment aided

Sangeetha receives aid from a foundation to continue her treatment. The financial relief eases the burden on the family and offers a glimmer of hope. This aid marks a stabilizing moment amid the earlier chaos.

Post-aid Hospital
13

Karthik and Meera wed; Meera benefits too

Karthik marries his love Meera, and she also receives a share from the money. The couple's happiness contrasts with the darker past penalties they faced. The windfall cements new social ties.

End City
14

Kumaravel continues with honest service

Kumaravel resumes his duty with honesty, choosing a principled path over crime. He remains a steady pillar as the others move forward in life. The outcome emphasizes integrity over vengeance.

End Police
15

A new life abroad: Bangkok awaits

Kuberan, Karthik, Sangeetha, Meera, and Kumaravel go to Bangkok and settle there. They seek a fresh life away from the shadows of their past. The group finally finds a shared, quieter future abroad.

Final Bangkok

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