Pancharaaksharam

Pancharaaksharam

Year: 2019

Runtime: 115 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Balaji Vairamuthu

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A group of five friends discovers a book containing prophecies of impending doom. Intrigued, they jokingly read passages that seemingly predict individual futures. However, as tragic events begin to unfold, the friends must confront the possibility that the book's predictions are real and find a way to overcome the challenges fate has laid out for them, striving to change their destinies.

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1

The saint writes Pancharaaksharam

A sage, versed in many languages, compiles Pancharaaksharam by weaving together contents from different books and his own experiences. The manuscript travels through time, passing from person to person, carrying warnings and insights. Its power is revered by some and feared by others as it hints at future destinies.

11th century 11th century Chola kingdom, India
2

The book reaches a king

The book lands in the hands of a king who studies its verses closely and follows its predictions with careful attention. He treats the writings as a strategic guide for governance and warfare. The book’s influence shapes decisions and legs of state policy.

11th century Chola kingdom, India
3

The king's foretold death

As predicted, the king is killed in war, and his realm falls under siege. The book’s accuracy feeds a growing fear that it can foresee every future turn. The devastation cements the book’s reputation as an accursed artifact.

11th century Chola kingdom, India
4

The cursed book is hidden and lost

Opposition leaders bury the manuscript to prevent further misuse, and over the centuries it becomes a whispered legend. It slips from memory and history, surviving only in scattered myths. The book’s danger is preserved by secrecy and neglect.

late 11th century and beyond
5

Present-day strangers meet at a concert

Five strangers from different backgrounds cross paths at a city concert and form instant camaraderie. They decide to embark on a trip together, drawn by curiosity and the thrill of new experiences. The bond they form sets up a shared journey that will test them all.

Present day City concert hall
6

Sameera suggests the library game

During the trip, Sameera suggests a game that uses a book found in a library, unaware that it is the cursed Pancharaaksharam. The group agrees and starts exploring the mysterious text, brushing off its ominous provenance. The library setting becomes the catalyst for the unfolding danger.

Present day Library
7

Five read their own predictions

One by one, each friend reads a prediction aloud, presented as a riddle. They initially dismiss it as a joke, but the cryptic lines begin to mirror real events. The sense of unease grows as the predictions prove eerily accurate.

Present day
8

Sameera's terrifying encounter

Sameera experiences a terrifying, supernatural incident at home that aligns with the prediction she read. The event shakes her confidence and confirms that the book wields a dangerous, unseen force. The others begin to take the warnings more seriously.

Present day Sameera's home
9

Dishyanth attacked by dacoits

Dishyanth, a traveler, is ambushed by dacoits along his journey, just as the book foretold. He fights back and survives, but the attack leaves him wary of the power behind the predictions. The incident reveals the real-world stakes of the game.

Present day Travel route
10

Aidhan electrocuted by his guitar

Aidhan is seriously injured by an electric shock from his guitar during a performance. The incident underscores how the book’s prophecies extend into everyday life and danger. He fights to recover as fear mounts about what comes next.

Present day During a guitar performance
11

Dharna's car race accident

Dharna suffers a catastrophic accident during a professional car race, echoing the warning in the book. The crash leaves him hospitalized but alive, fueling the group's urgency to resolve the mystery. The event demonstrates that time is running out.

Present day Professional car race track
12

Jeevika is kidnapped by a serial killer

Jeevika, a do-gooder by nature, is kidnapped and tortured by a serial killer who exposes the dark web's brutal realities. Her disappearance jolts the group into action as they realize the danger is real and immediate. The stakes are higher than ever as they attempt to uncover clues.

Present day Undisclosed location
13

Friends follow clues to Jeevika

The friends piece together clues from the book to locate Jeevika’s whereabouts and the serial killer’s hideout. They navigate a trail of warnings and traps, driven by the fear of losing their friend forever. The search binds the group closer together under pressure.

Present day
14

Confrontation and rescue

The group corners the serial killer, subdues him, and frees Jeevika along with the other captive women. They bring the assailant to justice and end the immediate threat. The rescued women start to heal as the survivors reclaim their safety.

Present day Killer’s hideout
15

Book discarded and omen of doom

They throw the cursed book away to prevent further harm, hoping to bury the danger once and for all. Yet Sameera spots a blue bird and recalls a forgotten riddle about impending doom. The film ends on a note of dread as a new catastrophe feels imminent.

Present day City outskirts / Sameera's mind

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