Perazhagan

Perazhagan

Year: 2004

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Sasi Shankar

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The hunchbacked phone booth operator, who is kind and gentle, falls for a talented street dancer who is blind, and he is determined to restore her vision. Meanwhile, his doppelgänger, a police constable, struggles with his own romance, pursuing the commissioner's daughter, leading to humorous misunderstandings and heartfelt moments.

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1

Karthik and Priya's forbidden love

Karthik, a violent college student, is obsessed with Priya. His intense passion underpins the early romance and foreshadows the conflicts to come. The bond between them sits against a backdrop of social and personal pressure.

Early in the story College campus
2

Chinna's quest for a bride

Chinna, a kindhearted village youth with a hunchback, travels with Kuzhandhaisamy to find a suitable bride. He endures insults with humor and perseverance while seeking happiness for others. His selfless nature earns him respect in his community.

Early in the story Village
3

Priya meets Chinna

Priya encounters Chinna and is moved by his sincerity. He promises that he will help marry her to Karthik, despite the obstacles. This meeting sets the plan that will entwine their fates.

Mid-story
4

Elopement plan and Nair's disapproval

Priya and Karthik scheme to elope with Chinna's assistance, hoping to bypass Priya's father's opposition. DCP Nair resists the plan, deeming it unsafe and unlawful. The stage is set for a violent confrontation.

Mid-story City outskirts
5

Priya's death in Varadhan's fracas

Priya is killed in a fracas by Varadhan, a gangster seeking revenge against Nair for arresting him. She dies in Karthik's arms, a moment that shatters the lovers' plans. Nair's actions immediately after complicate the plot further.

During the confrontation Public square
6

Chinna reveals the truth to Nair

Chinna pleads with Nair and reveals the truth behind Priya's murder, naming Varadhan's role and clearing Karthik's name. His appeal aims to redirect justice from a misguided assumption. The revelation shifts the investigation's focus.

Immediately after the arrest Nair's office
7

Shenbagam appears

Chinna meets Shenbagam, a blind orphan who looks like Priya. He helps her after her brother's death, and a bond forms as he shows her kindness. Her presence adds a new thread to the evolving tale.

After Priya's death Village/temple area
8

Shenbagam regains sight and Priya's eyes

Shenbagam's vision is restored, and it is revealed that Priya's eyes were transplanted into her after Priya's death. The discovery deepens the connection between the two women and complicates loyalties. The film pivots on this revelation.

Shortly after the discovery Hospital
9

Love triangle over Shenbagam

A conflict emerges between Chinna and Karthik over who Shenbagam belongs to now that she can see Priya in Shenbagam's form. Both men grapple with love, obligation, and appearances. Shenbagam becomes the focal point of their competing affections.

Post-revelation Temple grounds
10

Chinna retreats to the temple

Fearing his looks will keep him from happiness, Chinna chooses to step back and live in a temple. Kuzhandhaisamy finds him there and brings him to Shenbagam, rekindling the path to acceptance. The self-sacrificing choice marks a turning point.

After the conflict Temple
11

Shenbagam accepts Chinna

Shenbagam does not care about Chinna's appearance and accepts him wholeheartedly. Their bond deepens, and preparations for a life together begin in earnest. The couple's harmony challenges the weight of social judgments.

Following acceptance Temple/Village
12

Varadhan returns for revenge

Varadhan resurfaces to exact his revenge, threatening the couple's fragile happiness and their looming marriage. The danger forces them to confront violence once more. The stakes are raised as time runs short.

Before the wedding Village streets
13

Karthik defeats Varadhan

Karthik arrives at the critical moment and brutally defeats Varadhan to protect Shenbagam and Chinna. The act destroys Karthik's own chances for a peaceful future but saves the couple's plans. The climactic showdown clears the path toward marriage.

Climax Outside the temple
14

Wedding consent and ending

Karthik gives his consent for Chinna and Shenbagam's wedding before being arrested. The film closes with the couple spending their honeymoon in Ooty, a bittersweet culmination of sacrifice and love. Their happiness comes at a cost, but their future remains hopeful.

End Temple/Ooty

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