Majunu

Majunu

Year: 2001

Runtime: 172 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Ravichandran

DramaRomanceAction

Vasanth, the carefree son of powerful MP Gajapathy, who opposes love, rescues a baby from an oncoming train and meets Heena, a Tamil‑speaking Bengali student. Their romance blossoms at college, but a plot to assassinate Gajapathy with a bomb threatens both families. Heena’s mistaken “bomb” is just a watch alarm, adding comic relief amid the danger.

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1

Rescue that sparks a connection

Vasanth and Heena rush to save a baby on a railway track in Chennai, narrowly averting disaster. In the chaos and relief, they exchange glances and feel an unexpected spark between them. The incident marks the first hint of a growing attraction amid danger.

Chennai
2

College reunion and Heena's background

The pair cross paths again at their college, where Heena reveals she is a Bengali exchange student. Vasanth learns more about her background and her family ties. A budding romance begins to take root against the backdrop of campus life.

Chennai college
3

Terrorist plot against MP Gajapathy

Terrorists plot an explosion to kill MP Gajapathy during a public gathering, setting the larger danger in motion. The impending attack places Heena under suspicion as investigators scramble to connect the dots. Security measures tighten and the clock ticks toward disaster.

Public gathering location
4

Watch alarm and growing suspicion

Heena's jokey warning about a bomb on her watch at the bookshop backfires when trouble erupts near the gathering. The shopkeeper and authorities interpret her joke as evidence against her, tightening the noose around her. She becomes the prime suspect as the investigation begins.

Bookshop in Chennai
5

Explosion and disappearance

The public meeting is hit by a bomb and Gajapathy is wounded, while Heena escapes as the charges mount against her. Vasanth accidentally encounters one of the terrorists and uncovers bombs in his bags. The terrorist kills himself with poison once police close in.

Near public meeting in the city
6

Vasanth's discovery and pursuit

Vasanth accidentally knocks down a terrorist, discovering bombs in his bags and triggering a pursuit. When the police close in, the bomber commits suicide by poison. This moment shifts the investigation but leaves Heena's fate unresolved.

City streets
7

Heena hides at Vasanth's palatial house

Heena hides in Vasanth's palatial house, and he helps her stay safe in secret without his parents knowing. She denies the charges against her, while he pledges to protect her and eventually helps her get back to Kolkata. Their bond deepens as danger continues to loom.

Vasanth's house
8

Sending Heena to Kolkata during a cyclone

During a cyclone, Vasanth takes Heena to the railway station and sends her home to Kolkata, hoping to keep them apart for safety. He stays behind to shield her from further peril, while she returns to her mother and brother's care. The separation tests their fledgling love.

During a cyclone Chennai railway station
9

A week later, search for Heena

A week later, Vasanth lies to his parents that he is going for a vacation computer course in Mumbai and leaves for Kolkata with his friend Ganesh to find Heena. He searches through several colleges, finally locating her and bringing hope for a reunion. The reunion re-ignites their bond, setting the stage for confronting Heena's family secrets.

One week later Kolkata and various colleges
10

Reunion and mother's disapproval

On reuniting, Heena introduces Vasanth to her mother, and the revelation that her brother is the mastermind behind the plot shocks the family. Heena's mother openly disapproves of their relationship, creating tension and risk for their future. The couple's resolve is tested, but their feelings remain strong.

Heena's home in Kolkata
11

Revelation of the brother and pursuit

Heena learns the true identity and motives of her brother, and fears he may use violence to reach them. To protect Vasanth, she pretends to reject him, causing heartbreak for both of them. The deception buys time but increases the emotional stakes.

Kolkata
12

Gajapathy's arrival and confrontation

Realizing the danger to his son, Gajapathy travels to Kolkata and confronts the situation, joining Heena in trying to save Vasanth. Heena's brother discovers their arrival and escalates the chase. The family moves toward a dangerous confrontation.

Kolkata
13

Train chase and confession of love

Heena finally confesses her love and explains her brother's true manipulation, shocking her mother. The lovers sprint toward safety by boarding a running train, a desperate dash that buys them time but tightens the peril. Their bond is sealed by courage and trust.

Running train, Kolkata
14

Resolution and arrest

The police arrest Heena's brother, foiling his plans, and the couple is left free to pursue a life together. The film ends with Vasanth and Heena united, having overcome danger and family opposition. A sense of hopeful closure settles over their cross-cultural romance.

Kolkata outskirts

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