Pazhani

Pazhani

Year: 2008

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Perarasu

DramaAction

A Tamil action film featuring Bharath as Pazhani, a fearless car driver drawn into a conflict that tests his loyalty and courage. Directed by Perarasu and produced by Shakthi Chidambaram under the Cinema Paradise banner, the score is composed by Srikanth Deva. Kajal Agarwal plays the love interest, while Kushboo appears as Bharath’s sister.

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1

Release from prison and a fateful rescue

Pazhanivel walks free after serving 15 years in jail. In a chaotic street scene, he thwarts a gang's attack on Jeevanandham and unexpectedly earns a position as his car driver.

Immediately after release Prison gates, city streets
2

Hides identity, reveals Vellaiyan

He hides his identity from Karpagambal and later reveals his real name to her during their first significant meeting at Jeevanandham's home. This revelation sows tension because Karpagambal harbors a childhood grudge against her supposed brother.

Early in his service Jeevanandham's home
3

New love and new trouble

Pazhani develops a romance with Deepti, adding a personal stake to the unfolding drama. He also learns that Jeevanandham has a money-minded concubine, Durga, which complicates his loyalty.

Early in the story City, within Jeevanandham's circle
4

Brother revealed, sister's anger

Karpagambal discovers Pazhani is her brother, enraged by the past she believes he caused. She sacks him from the household, severing their immediate connection.

Shortly after the revelation Jeevanandham's house
5

The past comes to light

A flashback reveals Meiyappan, Pazhani's father, killed his concubine when Pazhani was ten, driving the family tragedy. Karpagambal learns the truth and starts to understand Pazhani's actions.

In flashback Meiyappan's era / family history
6

Not to return to the home

Armed with the truth, Karpagambal tells Pazhani not to come to her husband's house anymore. The rift widens as distance grows between them.

After the truth is revealed Jeevanandham's house
7

Divorce plan and a legal battle

Jeevanandham decides to divorce Karpagambal and marry Durga legally, escalating the domestic conflict. Pazhani vows to fight for Karpagambal and protect her from losing everything.

Mid-plot Jeevanandham's house
8

Vaikundan's foul play

Jeevanandham stages a scheme with Vaikundan, making it appear Vaikundan confiscated the house. Karpagambal is driven out, and Pazhani arrives to take her away.

Mid-plot Jeevanandham's home / residence
9

Corporate manipulation

Pazhani engineers a financial twist, ensuring the export firm is registered in Karpagambal's name. Jeevanandham is left penniless as his wealth slips away.

After the house issue Export firm offices
10

Durga switches sides

Durga abandons Jeevanandham and aligns with Vaikundan, sealing his growing control over Jeevanandham's assets. Jeevanandham confronts his misjudgments and begins to realize his mistakes.

After Durga's departure Vaikundan's circle / Durga's location
11

Final confrontation

Pazhani and Vaikundan clash, and Pazhani kills Vaikundan and Durga in the fight. The act culminates in Pazhani's arrest as the police take him away.

Climax City battle location
12

Jail as final home

Pazhani reflects on his life, glad that his first jail term was for his mother's well-being and that the current one is for his sister's. He accepts his fate as he heads back to prison.

Ending Jail

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