Maan Karate

Maan Karate

Year: 2014

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Krish Thirukumaran

Romance

Five friends stumble upon a mystic in the forest who mysteriously grants their wish: a newspaper detailing future events. Driven by greed, they decide to exploit this knowledge to amass wealth. Their plan centers around Peter, a young man from Royapuram, who the newspaper predicts will win a boxing match and award a prize of 2 crores of rupees to the group. The friends are baffled to find that Peter is completely inexperienced in boxing, leading them to face unexpected challenges as they try to manipulate his fate.

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1

Siddhar grants a miraculous newspaper

During a weekend in the Chandragiri forest, the siddhar's power materializes a copy of the Daily Thanthi dated the day after Ayudha Puja. The five IT workers are astonished as the paper appears before them and seems to bend the rules of reality. They realize this is no ordinary trick and that wishes may have consequences.

Weekend Chandragiri forest
2

Newspaper predicts Satyam Computers' shutdown next day

They pore over the copy and discover a headline foretelling Satyam Computers' closure on the following day. The sensational timing—dated the day after Ayudha Puja, a day when newspapers aren’t printed—shocks them and makes the miracle feel real. They begin to wonder if the story could truly come true.

the day after Ayudha Puja Satyam Computers office
3

Shutdown proves the prophecy true

The predicted shutdown comes true, validating the group's belief in the siddhar's power. The wince of disbelief fades as they rush to verify the miracle and consider how this improbable fortune might be exploited for profit. The line between luck and manipulation begins to blur.

the day after Ayudha Puja Satyam Computers office
4

Vaishnavi spots Peter’s windfall article

Vaishnavi notices a newspaper article about boxer Peter winning the Ayudha Puja tournament and donating ₹2,00,00,000 to the five of them. The prospect of a massive windfall rekindles their ambition, and they start imagining how to claim a share of the prize. The idea of using fate for fortune becomes tantalizingly real.

shortly after the article is seen Chandragiri forest (reading area)
5

The IT crew finds Peter and Neruppu Kumar

The five IT workers track down Peter, a laid-back fighter who spends time with his best friend Neruppu Kumar.Peter’s easygoing nature contrasts with the high-stakes plans of the group. Yazhini Sethuraman’s interest in Peter adds a personal stake to the unfolding drama.

shortly after the article Peter’s hangout / local area
6

Peter enters the Ayudha Puja boxing tournament

Peter agrees to enter the boxing tournament to win Yazhini's heart, despite limited training. The media starts taking notice, and he earns the nickname 'Maan Karate' as he fights through the early rounds. His sincerity and effort begin to win public sympathy.

early rounds of Ayudha Puja tournament boxing arena
7

Killer Peter, the veteran, looms over the competition

The IT team learns of Peter the Killer, a fifteen-time champion who resists outsiders. They approach Killer Peter but are rebuffed, making the real challenge clear: contend with a legendary veteran. The tension in the arena builds as the two Peters' paths collide.

early rounds boxing arena / behind the scenes
8

IT gang debates tampering for a prize

As Peter advances, the IT group wavers and contemplates offering ₹75,00,000 and aligning with Killer Peter's camp. They weigh the moral costs of influencing the final and debate whether any prize is worth compromising their integrity. The idea tests their camaraderie and personal ethics.

final round preparations IT office
9

Ayudha Puja final: Peter vs. Killer Peter

The final heats intensify as Peter and Killer Peter clash in the arena. Killer Peter takes an early lead, but Peter fights with rising resolve inspired by Yazhini’s faith. The crowd roars as the underdog presses forward in a high-stakes battle.

Ayudha Puja day boxing arena
10

Peter defeats Killer Peter and wins

In a climactic duel, Peter defeats the veteran, lifts the trophy, and receives the ₹2 crore prize. He publicly declares his love for Yazhini, a moment that resonates with the crowd and seals his unlikely triumph.

Ayudha Puja day boxing arena
11

IT gang declines the prize and retreats

Moved by the spectacle yet wary of the cost, the IT team declines to share the prize and returns to their ordinary concerns. Their choice underscores the film’s themes about ambition, luck, and consequences.

after the final their offices
12

Months later: a torn fragment resurfaces

Months after the events, a torn fragment of the miraculous newspaper is rediscovered in Chandragiri forest, bearing a photo of the Maan Karate Peter lifting the trophy. The image lingers as a quiet reminder that wishes can alter fate and reshape destinies.

months later Chandragiri forest

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