Maanagara Kaaval

Maanagara Kaaval

Year: 1991

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: M. Thiyagarajan

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Assistant Commissioner of Police Subhash must overcome all odds and incorporate his strengths to safeguard the prime minister of India.

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1

Metha's rage over Roopavathi's PM rise

Ashok Metha, a senior politician, resents the appointment of Roopavathi as Prime Minister. He quietly schemes to eliminate her while pretending to support the party decision. The stage is set in New Delhi as political tensions mount.

Start New Delhi
2

Delhi officer killed; Vidya witnesses

A professional killer strikes in Delhi, killing a high-profile officer. Vidya witnesses the murder, which kicks off a web of investigations and danger. The incident plants the seeds for the cascading events that follow.

Early Delhi
3

Vidya arrives in Chennai; meets Subash

Vidya travels to Chennai for a dance event and crosses paths with Subash, an honest IPS officer. He earns her respect with his integrity as he handles a case decisively. Their relationship begins to develop amidst the unfolding politics.

Early Chennai
4

Subash arrests Varathan; Roopavathi backs him

Subash arrests Vannai Varathan, an MP from Roopavathi's party, on charges of social unrest. Roopavathi publicly signals support for Subash, strengthening his position. Varathan's future becomes entangled with both the party and his own revenge.

Shortly after Chennai
5

Varathan swears revenge

Varathan, facing arrest, swears revenge against Subash and the authorities. The threat adds a personal dimension to the political clash and foreshadows forthcoming conflict. The tension between the two men intensifies.

Following Chennai
6

Robin travels to Chennai; Subash captures him

Robin, a professional killer hired by Metha, arrives in Chennai with the intent to murder Vidya. Subash apprehends him and, under orders from the Delhi IG, escorts the suspect to Delhi for interrogation. The capture expands the conspiracy beyond a single city.

Soon after Chennai; Delhi
7

Robin escapes; Subash suspended; Vidya goes to Delhi

Robin escapes with help from his gang, who pretend to be police officers. Subash is suspended from duty as the chase continues. Vidya travels to Delhi to join the investigation and remains determined to uncover the truth.

Following Delhi
8

Gowtham accuses Subash; Subash suspects mole

Subash is confronted by Gowtham IPS, who accuses him of aiding an anarchist. Subash suspects that Gowtham himself might be the mole, deepening the mistrust between them. The two men' s rivalry adds a layer of personal betrayal to the political intrigue.

Later Delhi
9

Seetha's revelation; Gowtham's identity

Subash spots his sister Seetha's corpse and learns the circumstances that brought her there. Seetha reveals that Gowtham is actually her husband, adding a disturbing twist about loyalties and family ties. The revelation complicates the search for the real traitor.

Later Delhi
10

Robin hired by Metha; earlier killer revealed

The investigation uncovers that Robin was hired by Metha to assassinate Roopavathi. It is revealed that the person Roopavathi killed at the film's start was her Chief Security Officer, reframing the initial murder. Metha's plot becomes clearer as the layers of conspiracy unfold.

Mid Delhi
11

IG mole confirmed; treachery exposed to Roopavathi

Subash discovers that the real mole is the Inspector General of the Delhi Police, who is killed before he can reveal more. With Gowtham's help, Subash informs Roopavathi of Metha's treachery, though she remains wary due to Metha's clean political image. The political stakes rise as trust erodes.

Mid Delhi
12

Final confrontation: justice and danger

Robin and his associates kidnap Gowtham, Subash, and Seetha, leading to a tense standoff. Subash fights back, frees himself, and kills Robin and Metha, while an attempt on Roopavathi's life also unfolds. The film ends with justice served but the political danger far from over.

Final Delhi

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