Oru Kaidhiyin Diary

Oru Kaidhiyin Diary

Year: 1985

Runtime: 152 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Bharathiraja

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David, a devoted aide to the powerful politician Suryaprakash, is betrayed when Suryaprakash rapes and murders David’s wife and frames him, landing David in prison. After serving a life sentence, David is released and sets out to avenge his loss, confronting the man who destroyed his life.

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1

Escape attempt leads to harsher sentence

David tries to escape from prison but is caught. As punishment, his sentence is increased multifold, making him endure a harsher term than before.

Prison
2

Release after 22 years and reunion

After 22 long years, David is released from prison and goes to meet his old ally Velappan. He bears the weight of the past and the tragedies that followed. A flashback then reveals the happiness of his family.

Outside prison gates
3

Flashback: David and Rosy's marriage

A flashback reveals David and Rosy were married and lived a happy life. They have a newborn son named James, and Suryaprakasam blesses the child. This peaceful memory contrasts with the coming turmoil.

Past/Flashback David and Rosy's home
4

David meets the party leader

David, now politically active, introduces Rosy and James to the party leader Suryaprakasam, who he trusts. Suryaprakasam appears benevolent and supportive in public. A dangerous seed of manipulation is planted.

Past Political party office
5

The protest plan to trap David

Suryaprakasam organises a protest that blocks rail traffic, naming David as the leader to ensure his arrest. The plan hinges on David's public image and his commitment to the cause. It sets the trap for the devastating events to come.

During protest Railway protest site
6

Rosy seeks help and the baby is used as bait

David is arrested during the protest, and Rosy comes to him seeking release. Suryaprakasam manipulates Rosy into handing over their baby James to his henchman Arumugam, setting a trap for Rosy as well. The stage is set for a brutal betrayal.

During arrest Protest site / Arrest site
7

Rosy coerced and raped

Rosy is forced to submit to Suryaprakasam after Arumugam threatens James. Suryaprakasam rapes her with the help of his henchmen, shaming her and breaking their family. The assault marks the collapse of Rosy's world. The trauma drives her to a breaking point.

During sequence Arumugam's hideout / Suryaprakasam's residence
8

Rosy's suicide and note

Overwhelmed by humiliation, Rosy hangs herself and leaves a handwritten note detailing the crime. The note explains what happened and names those responsible. It becomes a focal point in the unfolding conspiracy.

Immediately after Rosy's home
9

David freed by Velappan and returns home

Velappan bails David out, and the two reunite briefly as David returns to life outside. He walks into a home filled with quiet sadness, knowing what happened to Rosy. The past begins to catch up with him in new, dangerous ways.

After bail Velappan's home
10

Confrontation and burning of Rosy's note

David reads Rosy's note and confronts Suryaprakasam at his birthday function. The trio—Viswanathan, Dr. Unnikrishnan, and Suryaprakasam—manipulate the note away from David and burn it, destroying the evidence. David is framed for Rosy's murder, and the courtroom seals his conviction.

Birthday celebration Suryaprakasam's birthday function
11

Imprisonment and vow of revenge

The trio lies in court and frames David for Rosy's murder, leading to a conviction. David vows revenge and leaves his only son James with Velappan to be raised, while planning to clear his name someday.

After trial Courtroom / Prison
12

Shankar is born of Velappan's care

From jail, David learns that Velappan has changed his ways and raised James into a righteous, respected police inspector named Shankar. The knowledge steels David's resolve for vengeance against the conspirators.

Between prison and release Velappan's home / James' upbringing
13

Post-release church confession

After his release, David visits his old church and confesses to the priest that he plans to kill three people. The priest informs the police, who publicize the news and begin pursuing the would-be killer.

Post-release Church
14

Infiltration and Viswanathan's death

David disguises himself as a priest to enter Police Headquarters, demanding to speak with SP Viswanathan. He triggers a hanging trap that kills Viswanathan, witnessed by Dr. Unnikrishnan, who realizes the manipulation too late.

Office Police Headquarters
15

Final confrontation and death

David escapes again and kills Dr. Unnikrishnan with a rifle, aided by Sharadha who sympathizes with his cause. He hides in Sharadha's basement while the DIG's house becomes a focal point of protection for Suryaprakasam. In the climax, David kills Suryaprakasam, and Shankar is forced to shoot his father. David dies alongside Suryaprakasam.

Final confrontation Sharadha's basement / DIG's house

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