Nerrukku Ner

Nerrukku Ner

Year: 1997

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Vasanth

DramaFamily

Raghu and Shanti are divorced couple which sparks problems between both respective younger brothers.

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1

Raghu confesses infidelity and Shanthi leaves

The story opens with Raghu, a passport officer in Chennai, admitting to an affair with a coworker from a Goa trip. Shanthi is furious and immediately leaves for her mother's house, outraged by the betrayal. Raghu's remorse is sincere, but his plea for reconciliation cannot stop the marriage from breaking down.

Opening Chennai
2

Brothers clash as new loves spark

Vijay blames Shanthi for the marital trouble and Suriya blames Raghu, fueling ongoing bickering between the two families. Amid the tension, Vijay falls for Akhila and Suriya falls for Asha, complicating loyalties further. The two brothers' contrasting reactions deepen the rift between Raghu and Shanthi.

Early Chennai
3

Raghu meets Muthukumaraswamy and confronts a courier of trouble

Raghu finds a bundle of cash and meets Muthukumaraswamy, a businessman wanted for forex fraud. Muthukumaraswamy seeks a fake passport to flee the country, but Raghu refuses and alerts the police. Enraged, Muthukumaraswamy vows to exact revenge on Raghu for obstructing his escape.

Soon after Raghu's office
4

Divorce filed; custody granted to Shanthi

Raghu and Shanthi move forward with a Hindu law divorce. The court awards custody of their daughter Sona to Shanthi, formalizing the separation. This custody arrangement sets up emotional stakes for the upcoming search for Sona.

After Chennai court
5

Festival chaos leads to Sona’s disappearance

Suriya takes Sona to a festival fair where she becomes separated from the family. In the confusion, Sona tumbles from a Ferris wheel and is rushed to the hospital for treatment. After she recovers, she is brought back to Raghu's house.

Midpoint Festival fair; hospital
6

Sona’s hearing loss surfaces; recovery continues

Doctors reveal that Sona has lost her hearing due to the accident. The family grapples with this new challenge while navigating the fractured relationships. Sona’s return to Raghu’s house marks a fragile step toward normalization.

After Hospital, then Raghu's house
7

Custody dispute resurfaces as Sona goes missing again

Suriya discovers Sona is missing, and Raghu asserts she is staying at his sister's house, clashing with the court’s custody arrangement. A heated conflict erupts as loyalties are tested and the truth about Sona’s location grows murky.

Soon after Raghu's house
8

Shanthi and Suriya confront Raghu with a lawyer

Shanthi and Suriya arrive at Raghu's house with a lawyer to retrieve Sona. Raghu collapses from a serious asthma attack in the bathroom, and everyone scrambles to help him. After he recovers, Raghu reveals new information that changes the course of the dispute.

Shortly after Raghu's house
9

Raghu exposes the kidnap plot and passport ruse

Raghu reveals that Sona has been kidnapped by Muthukumaraswamy, who is out on bail. He also admits that he previously issued a fake passport to delay Muthukumaraswamy's escape. Raghu and the family resolve to prevent the criminal from fleeing and protect Sona.

Turning point Raghu's house
10

The chase intensifies: Sona found in a van

Raghu, Suriya, and Vijay join forces to track Muthukumaraswamy as Sona is found in a van with Maya and Kachiram. A tense pursuit unfolds as the family races to intercept the criminals before they reach a safe haven.

Climax In transit, city streets
11

Bomb plot unfolds and Sona is protected

Inside the van, Maya and Kachiram plan to plant a bomb in Sona's hearing device. Maya fights to protect the child while Kachiram resists; Suriya and Vijay close in and confront the criminals. Suriya retrieves the hearing device and carries Sona toward safety, thwarting the immediate danger.

Climax Van, city streets
12

Arrest, reconciliation, and happy endings

At the airport, Deputy Commissioner Kanthaswamy arrests Muthukumaraswamy, ending the immediate threat. Suriya and Vijay reconcile with Raghu and Shanthi, and the family unit reunites with Sona, restoring friendship and harmony to their lives.

Ending Airport

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