Pichaikkaran 2

Pichaikkaran 2

Year: 2023

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: Tamil

ActionDrama

A poor man with a painful past becomes a victim of illegal brain replacement surgery, leaving him to struggle in the shoes of a rich billionaire.

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1

Sathya searches for his sister Raani

Sathya, a beggar, is desperate to find his long-lost sister Raani, who was sold to human traffickers under the guise of an orphanage. He scours the city and listens for clues about her whereabouts, driven by a mix of hope and fear. This quest sets the emotional motive for much of the story that follows.

Chennai streets
2

Sathya is kidnapped by mercenaries

One day, Sathya is kidnapped by mercenaries who snatch him away from his ordinary life. He is pulled into a shadowy operation with dangerous actors pulling the strings behind the scenes. The kidnapping marks the abrupt turning point into a conspiracy that drives the rest of the plot.

Unknown location
3

Brain transplant into Vijay Gurumoorthy's body

Doctors transplant Sathya's brain into the body of Vijay Gurumoorthy, a renowned business tycoon. The operation is orchestrated by Aravind, Illango, and Dr. Shiva, who reveal themselves as the masterminds behind the transplant. The real Sathya awakes inside a stranger's persona, starting a crisis of identity.

During kidnapping Hidden medical facility
4

Sathya learns to live as Vijay

Sathya regains consciousness and is shocked to find himself in Vijay's body. He struggles to reconcile his own memories with the new persona now living in his body. He begins to acclimate to the wealth and influence he has suddenly inherited.

Immediately after transplant Hidden medical facility
5

The masterminds force Sathya to act as Vijay

Vijay's business partners confront Sathya and insist he continue acting as Vijay. They manipulate him to handle Vijay's public and private obligations. The pressure seals Sathya's fate as he steps into a dangerous double life.

Vijay's workplace
6

Sathya meets Hema

As Sathya navigates the new life, he meets Hema, Vijay's girlfriend, who becomes a personal and emotional complication. Their relationship adds a layer of complexity to Sathya's struggle with identity. The connection also deepens the stakes of his impersonation.

Vijay's residence
7

Sathya tries to reveal the truth to the police

Sathya sneaks into a police station to reveal the brain transplant and his true identity. An officer dismisses his story, refusing to believe that a transplant has occurred. The disbelief isolates him further and accelerates his need to maintain the lie.

Police station
8

Captured and tortured on an island

Sathya is captured by Aravind, Illango, and Shiva and taken to a remote island where he is brutally tortured. The torture escalates as the trio seek to break his resolve and force compliance. The brutality becomes the catalyst for Sathya's subsequent actions.

Isolated island
9

Sathya kills the masterminds and returns to Chennai

In a flare of anger and resolve, Sathya kills Aravind, Illango, and Shiva and disposes of their bodies on the island. He then returns to Chennai to reclaim control of his life and to pursue his new mission. This act marks a decisive break from his prior role as a victim.

Island -> Chennai
10

Sathya starts the Anti Bikili foundation

Following a fatal incident involving a girl's death caused by a politician, Sathya takes Vijay's place by founding the Anti Bikili foundation. The organization pledges to help the poor and tackle poverty across the state. This marks his active shift from victim to reformer.

Chennai
11

The foundation gains popularity

The Anti Bikili Foundation grows into a respected institution, earning public admiration for Sathya's work under Vijay's banner. Citizens applaud the foundation's initiatives while Sathya maintains his secret identity for the time being. The public success strengthens his resolve to stay in character.

Chennai
12

Police uncover the corpses and pressure Sathya

Police discover the bodies of Aravind, Illango, and Shiva and inform the Chief Minister. The CM attempts blackmail Sathya for a share of the profits, but Sathya refuses to bow to the pressure. Sathya also reveals his true identity to Hema, deepening their complicated relationship.

City / CM's office
13

Sathya surrenders to the court

Sathya surrenders to the court, choosing to face the consequences rather than continue living a lie. The trial unfolds with the public eye on the alleged murders connected to Vijay's persona. The case tests his resolve and the fate of Anti Bikili.

Court
14

Court verdict and reunion with Raani

After a heavy court case, Vijay's properties are transferred to Hema, who is pregnant with Vijay's child, saving the Anti Bikili foundation. Sathya is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murders. He finally reunites with his sister Raani, who is married with a daughter also named Sathya, and promises to reunite after his release.

Court; Prison; Reunion

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:22

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