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Laxmii (2020) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 141 mins · Hindi
Echo score 20
Directed by
Raghava Lawrence
Starring
Mir Sarwar, Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, Rajesh Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Ayesha Raza Mishra

Aasif’s belief in logic and science shatters when he gets possessed by a transgender’s ghost.

On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (13)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Laxmii
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Laxmii (2020)

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13 events in order · contains spoilers

Laxmii Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Laxmii (2020) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Arrival in Daman for the silver jubilee

    Asif and Rashmi travel with their family to Rashmi's parents Ratna and Sachin's house in Daman to celebrate their silver jubilee. Rashmi's father disapproves of the couple due to their elopement, while Rashmi's mother offers warmth and support. The visit sets up the family tensions that fuel the ensuing haunting.

    When
    Silver jubilee celebration
    Where
    Daman, India
  2. The haunted grounds and the buried body

    Asif and Shaan explore the grounds next to Rashmi's parents' house and disturb a buried body while setting cricket stumps. Blood on the stumps is mistaken for wet soil, which Asif washes away into the lemongrass plant inside the house. This incident sparks the supernatural disturbances to come.

    When
    Afternoon during cricket stumps setup
    Where
    Grounds near Rashmi's parents' house
  3. Strange happenings in the house

    Following the incident, Ratna, Ashwini, and Deepak begin experiencing supernatural phenomena inside the home. A priest is consulted and confirms that a spirit is indeed present among them. The family grows fearful as the hauntings intensify.

    When
    Soon after the incident
    Where
    Rashmi's parents' house, Daman
  4. The priest's confirmation

    Following the priest's directions, the family acknowledges the presence of a spirit in their home. The undeniable sense of a lingering presence escalates the tension, linking the hauntings to a past tragedy tied to the land. The stage is set for a deeper revelation.

    When
    Around the confirmation period
    Where
    Rashmi's parents' house
  5. Lemongrass tea and possession begins

    Asif prepares lemongrass tea from the same plant he washed the blood into and drinks it. He is soon possessed by the ghostly presence, turning effeminate and embarking on nocturnal killings that the family does not suspect. The haunting tightens its grip as the possession deepens.

    When
    Night after tea
    Where
    Rashmi's parents' house
  6. The trio of spirits inhabiting Asif

    The narrative reveals that three ghosts have latched onto Asif: a violent transgender woman, a Muslim man, and a mentally disabled boy. Each seeks vengeance, and Asif's body becomes a battleground for their unresolved histories. The family remains largely unaware of the full backstory.

    When
    Ongoing
    Where
    Inside Asif's body; present
  7. Laxmii's childhood and transformation

    The backstory reveals Laxman Sharma was disowned by her parents for being transgender and was taken in by Abdul Chacha, who provided kindness. This history explains the roots of the ghost's pain and her desire for justice against a hostile world. The seeds of revenge are planted long before the present haunting.

    When
    Childhood
    Where
    Abdul Chacha's home
  8. Laxmii adopts Geeta and her hospital dream

    Laxmii grows up to adopt Geeta and works hard to support her dream of becoming a doctor. She purchases land to construct a hospital and hopes to heal others. The dream is disrupted when a crooked MLA, Girja, illegally seizes the property.

    When
    Past
    Where
    Laxmii's efforts; land for hospital
  9. The murders and burial on the land

    Girja's corruption leads to the brutal murder of Abdul Chacha and his son, with the bodies secretly buried on Laxmii's land—the very grounds next door to the haunting. Laxmii has already killed Girja's henchmen earlier while possessing Asif. The land becomes a crime scene that fuels the final vengeance.

    When
    After property seizure
    Where
    Laxmii's land (next to the haunting grounds)
  10. Asif embraces Laxmii's revenge

    Hearing Laxmii's story, Asif is heartbroken by the injustice she faced and willingly lets her possess him again to complete her revenge. She uses his body to strike back at Girja's wife and his guards, intensifying the confrontation.

    When
    Present after hearing the backstory
    Where
    Rashmi's parents' house / related sites
  11. The temple standoff and exorcism

    Girja flees to a Goddess Durga temple for safety, where Laxmii cannot enter. Asif, being human, enters the temple, forces Laxmii to exit his body, and drags Girja out. Laxmii returns and ultimately kills Girja, sealing the immediate threat.

    When
    Climactic confrontation
    Where
    Goddess Durga temple
  12. Three months later: hospital realized

    Three months after the climactic events, Asif constructs the hospital as Laxmii had dreamed. The project materializes, symbolizing a new justice and healing for the community. The land that once housed tragedy becomes a beacon of hope.

    When
    Three months later
    Where
    Hospital site (the land)
  13. Laxmii's continued presence

    In the aftermath, Laxmii exists symbiotically within Asif's body to aid him when needed. The bond completes a cycle of revenge and redemption, turning tragedy into a lasting, protective partnership.

    When
    Present
    Where
    Within Asif's body

Last updated: October 14, 2025 at 04:08

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Timeline questions answered

Laxmii Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Laxmii (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Asif get possessed by Laxmii's ghost?

Asif gets possessed after he drinks lemongrass tea made from the same plant he used to wash blood off the cricket stumps. The blood came from Laxmii's buried body on the adjacent land, creating a spiritual link. When he consumes the tea, the connection is complete and Laxmii's spirit enters his body.

Foreshadowing: The earlier scene shows Asif washing blood from the stumps into the lemongrass plant, unknowingly creating the pathway for possession.

  • possession
  • lemongrass tea
  • ghost
  • ashif
  • spiritual link
Q2

Why are there three ghosts inside Asif?

Three spirits are bound to the land where they were murdered: Laxmii Sharma (a transgender woman), a Muslim man, and a mentally disabled boy. When Asif disturbs the burial site, all three spirits attach to him, using his body as a vessel for their unresolved vengeance.

Foreshadowing: The revelation comes after the exorcist initially removes only Laxmii, exposing the full scope of the haunting.

  • three ghosts
  • possession
  • transgender ghost
  • muslim ghost
  • land curse
Q3

How did Laxmii die and get buried on that land?

Laxmii was murdered by political henchmen sent by MLA Girja after she confronted him about illegally seizing her land. The bodies of Abdul Chacha (who raised her) and his mentally disabled son were also buried on the same plot, making it a site of multiple murders.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the film, Laxmii had already killed Girja's henchmen while possessing Asif, establishing her violent pursuit of revenge.

  • laxmii death
  • murder
  • girja
  • land seizure
  • politician
Q4

Why does Laxmii target Girja specifically for revenge?

Girja is the crooked MLA who illegally seized Laxmii's land, the land she purchased to build a hospital for helping others. He ordered the murders of Abdul Chacha and his son to silence them and cover up his crime. Laxmii's revenge targets Girja and his family for this brutal injustice.

Foreshadowing: The film establishes Laxmii's dream of building a hospital before revealing how Girja destroyed that dream through violence.

  • girja revenge
  • mla
  • land seizure
  • hospital dream
  • corruption
Q5

Why can't Laxmii enter the Goddess Durga temple?

Laxmii cannot enter the temple because she is a violent spirit bound to the land by her murder and rage. Hindu temples, especially those dedicated to Goddess Durga (a powerful protective deity), have spiritual barriers that prevent such entities from crossing. This is why Girja flees there for shelter.

Foreshadowing: The film's religious themes establish early on that sacred spaces have power over spirits.

  • temple
  • goddess durga
  • spiritual barrier
  • ghost limitation
Q6

Why does Asif go from not believing in ghosts to helping Laxmii?

After experiencing possession firsthand and hearing Laxmii's full backstory, Asif witnesses the injustice she suffered, being disowned, losing her dream of building a hospital, and having her adopted family murdered. Moved by her tragic story, he chooses to let her possess him again to help her achieve justice.

Foreshadowing: Asif's initial skepticism about ghosts is established in the opening scenes, making his eventual acceptance more significant.

  • asif transformation
  • belief
  • justice
  • empathy
  • possession acceptance
Q7

What happens to Laxmii at the end of the movie?

At the end, Laxmii does not leave Asif's body. Instead, they exist symbiotically, Laxmii remains within Asif as a protective presence, ready to help him when needed. Asif also fulfills her dream by building the hospital on the reclaimed land.

Foreshadowing: This ending is hinted at when Asif first accepts possession, suggesting a partnership rather than just temporary exorcism.

  • laxmii ending
  • hospital
  • symbiosis
  • asif partnership
  • redemption
Q8

What is the significance of the lemongrass plant in the movie?

The lemongrass plant serves as the supernatural conduit for possession. When Asif washes the blood from Laxmii's buried body into the plant's soil, he unknowingly creates a spiritual link. Later, when he makes tea from the same plant, he completes the connection and allows Laxmii to enter his body.

Foreshadowing: The plant is introduced early as part of the household, making its later significance feel inevitable.

  • lemongrass
  • possession tool
  • blood
  • plant
  • spiritual conduit
Q9

Why was Laxmii disowned by her parents?

Laxmii was disowned by her parents as a child because she was born transgender. She was taken in by Abdul Chacha, a kind Muslim man, who raised her as his own. This background of rejection and finding family elsewhere shapes her dream to help others through building a hospital.

Foreshadowing: The backstory reveals Laxmii's motivation is rooted in the discrimination she faced throughout her life.

  • transgender
  • disowned
  • parents
  • abdul chacha
  • discrimination
Q10

What is Shaan's role in the story?

Shaan is Asif and Rashmi's nephew who accompanies them to Daman. He is present when Asif disturbs the burial site while setting up cricket stumps, making him part of the initial incident that triggers the haunting. However, the possession targets Asif specifically due to the lemongrass connection.

Foreshadowing: Shaan's presence during the cricket stumps scene establishes him as a witness to the beginning of the supernatural events.

  • shaan
  • nephew
  • cricket stumps
  • burial site
  • witness

Movie threads

More Movies Like Laxmii, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Laxmii tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Supernatural revenge movies like Laxmii

Ghostly vengeance fueled by real-world injustice and prejudice. If you liked Laxmii's mix of ghostly scares and a powerful message, explore more movies like it. This thread features horror films where supernatural vengeance is driven by themes of social injustice, prejudice, and the fight for redemption, blending chills with heavy emotional weight.

  • supernatural
  • vengeful
  • tense
  • social commentary
  • unsettling
  • empowering
  • Tone: dark, unsettling, empowering
  • Pacing: variable, building to intense climax
Why these movies?

The story pattern: A narrative where a supernatural entity, typically a ghost wronged in life, enacts revenge on their tormentors. The human protagonist often becomes a vessel or witness to this justice, leading to a confrontation with systemic prejudices. The arc is driven by a need for closure for the spirit, resulting in a resolution that is often as turbulent as the journey.

Why they belong together: They share a core pattern: using the horror genre as a vehicle to explore weighty social issues. The supernatural elements serve to amplify the emotional impact of the injustice, creating a tense, harrowing, and ultimately empowering experience centered on themes of retribution and societal change.

Intense horror-comedy movies similar to Laxmii

A genre blend where dark comedy meets heavy, socially conscious horror. For viewers who enjoyed Laxmii's unique balance of scares and situational comedy, this list finds similar movies. Discover other horror-comedies that blend eerie supernatural elements with moments of levity, while maintaining a dark tone and exploring heavy, socially relevant themes.

  • tense
  • eerie
  • dark humor
  • unsettling
  • melancholic
  • supernatural
  • Tone: dark, tense, with dark humor
  • Pacing: variable, unpredictable
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative swings sharply between moments of genuine horror—often involving possession or violence—and bursts of situational or character-driven comedy. This variable pacing creates a disorienting but engaging rhythm. The comedy provides brief relief from the intense, heavy themes, making the dramatic and horrific moments land with greater impact.

Why they belong together: They are grouped by their distinctive and bold tonal blend. The similarity lies in the unpredictable mix of eerie scares and dark humor, all underpinned by a narrative with significant emotional weight. This creates a unique vibe that is simultaneously unsettling, thought-provoking, and occasionally cathartic.

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