Maradona (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Maradona relocates to Bangalore

Maradona, a goon-for-hire, moves to Bangalore to live with distant relatives after accidentally injuring a powerful politician’s son. He tries to leave his troubled past behind, but the shadow of the incident follows him. The change of city marks the beginning of a new, precarious chapter in his life.

Where

Bangalore

Politician hires Martin to track Maradona and Sudhi

The politician assigns Martin to track down Maradona and his friend Sudhi after the incident. Martin’s pursuit intensifies as Aravindan, the politician’s son, ends up with memory loss. The hunt shifts the story into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game.

Where

Politician’s office, Bangalore

Maradona befriends Ousepachan

Maradona forms an unlikely friendship with Ousepachan, an elderly man living in the apartment opposite his. They share moments of quiet companionship amid the building’s bustle. This bond provides Maradona with a fragile anchor to a normal life.

Where

Apartment complex, opposite Maradona’s

Maradona falls for Asha, the home nurse

Maradona grows close to Asha, the nurse living in the apartment next door, and begins to fall in love with her. Their budding romance offers him a glimpse of a different future. Yet the shadow of his past looms over their relationship.

Where

Apartment next door

Information about events back home reaches him

Sudhi and another friend brief Maradona on troubling events unfolding back in their hometown. The distance between them reinforces how problems from the past continue to chase Maradona. The news fuels Maradona’s sense of responsibility toward his friends.

Where

Hometown

Interval leads to a brutal assault on Aravindan

After the interval, Maradona and Sudhi confront Aravindan and beat him up, a brutal confrontation that underscores the consequences of their past actions. The raid escalates the danger and leaves Aravindan injured. The incident underscores the violent path they are drawn into.

When

Interval

Where

Hometown, Aravindan’s area

Martin’s gang captures Sudhi

Martin and his gang locate Sudhi and imprison him in a hideout after delivering a brutal beating. The capture heightens Maradona’s fear for Sudhi’s safety and deepens the conflict with the antagonist. Sudhi’s fate becomes a central pressure point for the protagonists.

Where

Martin’s hideout

News report and Sudhi's confession

A news channel broadcasts footage of Sudhi being beaten by goons, adding to Maradona’s guilt. Sudhi confesses to Asha about his past as a goon, which shatters their fragile relationship as she leaves him. The emotional fallout compounds the danger surrounding their circle.

Where

City newsroom / News channel

Ousepachan consoles Maradona and offers hope

Ousepachan consoles Maradona, reminding him that love can endure if he expresses his true feelings. He suggests that Asha might return once she sees Maradona’s sincerity. The old man provides a rare moment of calm amid looming danger.

Where

Apartment across from Maradona

Martin searches the apartment; Maradona missing

Martin’s gang arrives at the apartment to find Maradona missing and learns that a robbery had occurred there. The discovery confirms that Maradona has vanished, heightening pursuit and tension. The search then focuses on locating Maradona and ensuring his loved ones’ safety.

Where

Maradona’s apartment

Maradona surrenders at Aravindan’s mother's home

Maradona goes to Aravindan’s house to apologize to his mother, choosing accountability over escape. He surrenders and ends up locked up with Sudhi, trapping himself in the conflict he tried to resolve. The move marks a turning point in how he faces consequences.

Where

Aravindan’s home

Asha leaves; Sudhi pleads for their future

Asha leaves Sudhi after he reveals his past as a goon to her. Sudhi is deeply repentant and urges Maradona not to abandon Asha. The separation tests the fragile ties binding their group as danger continues to loom.

Sudhi succumbs to his injuries

Sudhi dies from the injuries sustained during the earlier beating, a grim reminder of the violence fueling the film’s events. His death intensifies Maradona’s resolve to protect his loved ones. The loss marks a tragic turn in the story and deepens the sense of duty for Maradona.

Maradona overpowers Martin and escapes

When Martin and his associate arrive to finish him off, Maradona overpowers them and escapes. The confrontation demonstrates his remaining grit and willingness to fight for freedom and those he cares about. The escape shifts the narrative toward its final act.

Final journey to West Bengal with Aravindan

In the film’s closing stretch, Maradona travels to West Bengal with Aravindan, who no longer remembers him. Maradona promises to return with Aravindan once his loved ones are safe, signaling a self-imposed exile to protect those he cares about. Ousepachan returns the missing valuables, revealing that Maradona had faked a robbery for their safety.

Where

West Bengal; various locations