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Peruchazhi (2014) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2014 · 154 mins · Malayalam
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Directed by
Arun Vaidyanathan
Starring
Baburaj, Mohanlal, Delhi Ganesh, Arvind Krishna, Mukesh, Poonam Bajwa

Jagannathan, a political strategist from the United States, is recruited to assist John, a politician campaigning in California. He utilizes a range of clever and sometimes unorthodox methods to bolster John’s party and secure victory in the upcoming elections. The film explores the intricacies of political maneuvering and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve power.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Peruchazhi Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Peruchazhi (2014) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Campaign kicks off in California amid dismal polls

    John Kory launches his gubernatorial bid in California as poll numbers sag. Sunny Kurishingal scrambles for a winning idea and looks beyond traditional playbooks. The campaign is set for a clash between established politics and bold, media-driven strategies.

    When
    Early phase
    Where
    California

  2. Kunjappan recruits Jagannathan with a lucrative offer

    Kunjappan proposes Jagannathan a ₹30 crore deal to turn his dream of owning a sports academy into reality. Jagannathan accepts and heads to the United States with his aides Pottakkuzhy Jabbar and Vayalar Varkey. The arrangement marks a shift from local politics to a transnational campaign operation.

    When
    Shortly after the meeting
    Where
    United States

  3. Jagannathan maps American campaign tactics

    In the US, Sunny outlines the job and the political landscape. Jagannathan begins applying Indian political tactics—shaping media narratives, recruiting screenwriters to craft persuasive speeches, and leveraging a network including a Chinese contact named Dupli who deals in counterfeit electronics.

    When
    Early US phase
    Where
    United States

  4. Romance develops with Jessy

    While navigating the campaign, Jagannathan meets Jessy, a prostitute, and the pair gradually falls into a tender relationship. Their bond grows amidst the whirlwind of political strategy and ambition.

    When
    Early US phase
    Where
    United States

  5. Jagannathan's tactics boost Kory's poll numbers

    As Jagannathan’s methods gain traction, Kory's poll numbers rise thanks to unconventional tactics and renewed media attention. Sunny coordinates messaging and strategy to capitalize on the shifting dynamic in California. The momentum hints at a possible victory for the incumbent.

    When
    Mid campaign
    Where
    California

  6. Compromising video leaks threatens Kory's campaign

    A compromising video of Kory with a girl leaks, igniting a political firestorm. Although copies are claimed destroyed, the original is rumored to be hidden in Hope’s vault. Jagannathan takes possession of the video from Hope's house and signals that the tape is effectively destroyed.

    When
    Mid to late phase
    Where
    Hope's vault

  7. Campaign nears its end and Kory seems set to win

    With the campaign nearing its end, Kory appears poised for victory as the latest twists keep the electorate engaged. Jagannathan tightens campaign logistics and keeps pressure on Sunny’s team. The sense of an imminent win hangs over California politics.

    When
    Late phase
    Where
    California

  8. Budget crisis forces fee withholding

    Sunny discovers the campaign has overspent and withholds Jagannathan’s fee, offering a cabinet post in exchange for cost cuts. Jagannathan reveals part of the fee would fund Jessy’s child, but Sunny refuses to pay. He vows to derail Kory’s chances the following day.

    When
    Closing phase
    Where
    California

  9. Last-ditch plan and funding mystery

    Jagannathan arrives with funds to derail Kory, though the source remains unclear. The move shocks the Republican camp as the campaign takes a sudden, questionable turn. Tension peaks as the election nears its end.

    When
    Election eve
    Where
    California

  10. Revelation of alliances and vote manipulation

    In a dramatic twist, Jagannathan reveals he aligned with Andy and Hope, who paid his fee. With Dupli’s help, he replaces voting machines with duplicates to gain an electoral edge, escalating questions about the integrity of the race.

    When
    Final phase
    Where
    United States

  11. Video survives and tips the result

    The previously destroyed video survives thanks to a copy made by Jabbar, and the media eventually releases it. The leak tips the result, compelling national attention and shifting momentum in the race.

    When
    Post-election
    Where
    United States

  12. Jagannathan returns to India to start a sports academy

    Following the tumultuous US election, Jagannathan, Jessy, and friends return to India, stepping away from American politics. He fulfills his long-held dream by opening his own sports academy, marking a personal and professional turning point.

    When
    Post-election
    Where
    India

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 10:34

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Peruchazhi Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Peruchazhi (2014): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Jagannathan agree to work on John Kory's gubernatorial campaign?

Francis Kunjappan offers Jagannathan ₹30 crore to help Kory's campaign, which would fund Jagannathan's dream of owning a sports academy in Kerala. Despite speaking little English, Jagannathan sees this as an opportunity to earn enough money to realize his long-held ambition.

  • ₹30 crore
  • sports academy
  • Kunjappan offer
  • Jagannathan motivation
Q2

How does Jagannathan apply Indian political tactics in the US campaign?

Jagannathan introduces unconventional Indian strategies including shaping media narratives through recruited screenwriters for persuasive speeches, and leveraging a network of contacts like Chinese contact Dupli who deals in counterfeit electronics. These tactics help shift Kory's poll numbers from dismal to competitive.

  • Indian tactics
  • media manipulation
  • screenwriters
  • Dupli
  • counterfeit electronics
Q3

What happens to the compromising video of John Kory?

When a compromising video of Kory with a girl leaks, Jagannathan retrieves what is believed to be the original from George Hope's vault and signals to Sunny that the tape is destroyed. However, Jabbar had already made a copy, which later surfaces and tips the election result when media releases it.

  • compromising video
  • Hope vault
  • Jabbar copy
  • media release
Q4

Why does Jagannathan switch sides and ally with George Hope?

Sunny withholds Jagannathan's fee after discovering the campaign overspent, offering only a cabinet post instead of payment. Since Jagannathan needed part of the money to secure Jessy's child, he views this as betrayal. He retaliates by secretly aligning with Andy and Hope, who pay his fee, and orchestrates a plan to ensure Kory's defeat.

  • Hope alliance
  • Sunny betrayal
  • fee withheld
  • Andy
Q5

How does Jagannathan manipulate the voting machines?

With Dupli's help, Jagannathan replaces the original voting machines with duplicates, creating an artificial edge in the electoral outcome. This scheme ensures Kory loses despite the initial appearance of victory, and works in conjunction with the video leak to dramatically alter the result.

  • voting machines
  • Dupli
  • electoral fraud
  • election manipulation
Q6

What triggers Jagannathan's plan to derail Kory's campaign?

Sunny refuses to pay Jagannathan his fee, knowing part of it was meant to secure Jessy's child. Feeling cheated despite his successful tactics that boosted Kory's polls, Jagannathan vows to destroy Kory's chances the next day and executes his revenge plan.

  • Sunny refusal
  • fee dispute
  • Jagannathan revenge
  • election eve
Q7

How does the surviving video affect the election result?

Jabbar had secretly made a copy of the compromising video before Jagannathan destroyed the original. The media eventually releases this footage, which creates a political firestorm and tips the election outcome, changing what appeared to be Kory's victory into a loss.

  • video leak
  • media release
  • election outcome
  • Jabbar copy
Q8

How does Jagannathan meet Jessy and what is their relationship?

While working on the campaign, Jagannathan meets Jessy, who is a prostitute, and they develop a tender romantic relationship. Their bond becomes an unlikely love story that develops amidst the political maneuvering, and Jessy later becomes Jagannathan's partner when he returns to India.

  • Jessy
  • prostitute
  • romance
  • relationship
  • return to India
Q9

How does the movie end and what happens to Jagannathan?

After the tumultuous US election involving vote manipulation, video leaks, and political twists, Jagannathan returns to India with Jessy and his aides. He fulfills his original dream by opening a sports academy, marking a happy ending where he achieves his personal goal despite the complicated political схема he was entangled in.

  • sports academy
  • return to India
  • happy ending
  • Jagannathan future

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