Oppam

Oppam

Year: 2016

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Priyadarshan

Thriller

A retired judge struggles to protect his daughter, facing a threat from a former convict he previously incarcerated. Following the judge's murder, a devoted man who is visually impaired takes it upon himself to safeguard the daughter and seek justice for her father's death.

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Timeline – Oppam (2016)

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1

Present-day life in the Kochi building

Jayaraman, a blind lift operator and caretaker, navigates a crowded Kochi apartment block using his other senses. He is fiercely loyal to Krishnamoorthy, the aging judge who shares the building, and acts as protector to the residents. He scrapes together money for his sister’s wedding while staying by Krishnamoorthy’s side.

Present day Kochi apartment building
2

Krishnamoorthy's past and Vasudevan's imprisonment

Years earlier, Krishnamoorthy imprisons Vasudevan for a crime he didn’t commit. The judge clings to the letter of the law even as the truth gnaws at him. This decision plants the seed of Vasudevan's long, creeping grievance.

Years earlier Prison
3

Vasudevan's vow of revenge

Vasudevan becomes a shadowy threat who vows to kill Krishnamoorthy and anyone close to him. The vow of vengeance gnaws at Krishnamoorthy's peace and foreshadows years of danger to come.

Years earlier Various
4

Nandini sent to convent

To shield his young daughter, Krishnamoorthy sends Nandini to a convent school. He moves money into a dedicated bank account for her future, keeping transfers off the electronic grid. These actions shape the family's life and set the stage for later peril.

Years earlier Convent school
5

Jayaraman visits Nandini

Jayaraman visits Nandini often at the convent, promising to bring her back. He balances loyalty to Krishnamoorthy with his duty to protect the girl. A surrogate father-daughter bond begins to form.

Years earlier Convent
6

The wedding and the money mystery

A grand wedding in the building exposes a suspicious flow of money into a hidden account and a safe inside Krishnamoorthy's apartment. Devayani notices the shadow of something amiss as Krishnamoorthy transfers funds and hides them. When the party ends, Krishnamoorthy is found dead and the money has vanished.

Present day Apartment building and Krishnamoorthy's apartment
7

Jayaraman becomes a suspect

With Krishnamoorthy dead and the money missing, police circle around Jayaraman due to his proximity to the judge. He pleads innocence while investigators press him under suspicion. The mystery deepens as funds and the safe vanish from the scene.

Present day Police station / building
8

Ganga joins the pursuit

ACP Ganga teams up with Jayaraman to shield Nandini and chase the truth. She becomes an unlikely ally who helps navigate the dangerous path Vasudevan’s vengeance has laid across the city.

Present day Police HQ
9

Nandini's safety and Vasudevan closes in

Jayaraman and Ganga move Nandini to the convent under Mother Superior's protection. Vasudevan attacks Ganga and closes in on the vulnerable girl. The danger to Nandini intensifies as the killer's reach grows.

Present day Convent / city streets
10

The truth about Nandini

Jayaraman reveals a painful truth about Nandini and Vasudevan to Ganga, revealing her deeper connection to the killer. The revelation reframes the danger and becomes the core of Vasudevan’s obsession.

Present day Ganga's office / Mother Superior's care
11

The plan and bait

Jayaraman uses calculated misdirection to stall Vasudevan long enough to safeguard Nandini. He lures the killer with a phone call, signaling the decisive moment.

Present day Phone line / trap setup
12

The final confrontation

In a tense confrontation, Vasudevan is drawn into a trap and killed by Jayaraman. The threat recedes, but the emotional toll lingers for both guardian and girl.

Present day Trap location
13

A new life and renewed bond

In the aftermath, Jayaraman and Nandini rebuild their bond as father and daughter. They begin a quiet life together, choosing family over the violence of the past. The city settles around them as their mutual care becomes their future.

Aftermath City home

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