Poikkal Kuthirai (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Kathiravan siphons water to fill Magizh's home

Kathiravan siphons water from the village pipes to fill his house so his daughter Magizh can learn to swim. He also asks the local councilor to build a swimming pool for the area. The councilor refuses and suggests installing one in Kathir's house instead.

Where

Village residential area

Goon on bus; Kathir defends a child

On a bus, a goon touches a little girl inappropriately. Kathir, despite having only one leg, intervenes and fights the assailant. This act establishes his protective nature and triggers the events that follow.

Where

Bus

Compensation money vs Magizh's prosthetic

Kathir receives compensation cash for losing his wife and his leg. He intends to spend it on Magizh's education, hoping to secure her future. Magizh, however, urges her father to get a prosthetic leg instead, creating emotional tension between them.

Magizh's heart problem and 70-lakh operation

During a stage performance, Magizh faints and is rushed to the hospital. The chief doctor diagnoses a heart problem and says an operation is required. The screen shows the operation would cost 70 lakhs, and Kathir agrees to proceed.

When

After the stage performance

Where

Hospital

Visit to the jailed father and his kidnapping plan

Kathir visits his father in jail to ask where the money he stole is hidden. The father claims there is no money but offers a plan to save Magizh instead. He suggests kidnapping a wealthy girl, a suggestion Kathir initially rejects.

Where

Jail

Kathir decides to kidnap Rudra's daughter; planning begins

Despite misgivings, Kathir decides to follow his father's plan and begins preparing to kidnap Rudra's daughter. He enlists his friend Madan to help with the operation. They start researching the Rudra family to identify a suitable target.

Where

Planning phase

Researching Rudra family for a target

On the day of the kidnapping, Kathir and Madan conduct extensive research into the Rudra family to map out day-to-day activities. They study security patterns, routines, and potential vulnerabilities. The planning grows more precise as the operation nears.

Where

Rudra family vicinity

Kidnap day chaos; Rudra's daughter abducted; 70 lakhs offer

On the day of the kidnapping, Kathir is caught by Rudra, but someone else abducts Rudra's daughter. Kathir is beaten badly and is told that 70 lakhs would be paid for Magizh’s treatment if he helps locate Rudra's daughter. The offer pushes him to pursue leads despite the danger.

Where

City location

Container of abducted girls discovered

Kathir's investigations lead him to a container where many girls are imprisoned. He discovers that his own daughter Magizh is among the abducted victims, intensifying his resolve. He vows to expose the mastermind behind the operation.

Where

Secret facility

Deva and Madan revealed as masterminds

The mastermind behind the kidnapping is revealed to be Deva, Rudra's husband, who orchestrated the abduction; Madan is involved as well. Deva coveted the Managing Director position at RTR and had even murdered Rudra's father to cover his tracks.

Where

Revealed location

Kathir's trap plan exposed; plan to trap Deva

Kathir explains that the entire plan was his setup to trap Deva; he had sent Madan to Deva as part of the ruse and manipulated events. He also reveals that he stole Rudra's watch to inform her of the address and used voice messages to expose Deva.

Where

Confrontation location

Rudra eliminates Deva; end of the scheme

Rudra arrives at the confrontation and shoots Deva dead, ending the criminal plan. The truth of the scheme becomes clear as Deva dies.

Where

Confrontation scene

Months later: Kathir returns home with Magizh

Months later, Kathir returns to his village and lives happily with his daughter. He hints to Madan that the ASP will uncover Deva's buried body and may search for Rudra, but he has left a clue that will keep Rudra safe, much to Madan's surprise.

When

Months later

Where

Village