Polladhavan

Polladhavan

Year: 2007

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Vetrimaaran

DramaAction

When Prabhu discovers his beloved bike has been stolen, he is crushed and sets out to track down the thieves. His pursuit quickly spirals into danger as he learns the bike is being used to haul illegal drugs, pulling him into a hazardous criminal world he must confront to reclaim his life.

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Timeline – Polladhavan (2007)

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1

Prabhu's carefree days and meeting Hema

Prabhu Shankar spends his days playing carrom in the streets with friends and dreaming of a better future. He meets Hema at a bus stop and begins to fall in love, while his father drifts between pride and concern over his spoiled, easygoing ways. The stage is set for a life shaped by love, loyalty, and a bike that will change everything.

City streets; bus stop
2

The theft, father's kindness and the bike purchase

During one of his friend’s family weddings, Prabhu is caught stealing a small amount from his father to buy booze. His father, though weary, gives him some savings and urges him to do something meaningful with his life. With that money, Prabhu buys a black Bajaj Pulsar, marking a bold new chapter.

Home / neighbourhood
3

Bike brings new job and respect

The bike becomes the catalyst for change in his life. It helps him secure a job at a bank, earning his family’s respect and giving Prabhu a sense of purpose. The Pulsar also becomes a personal symbol of luck that props up his confidence.

Bank
4

Bike saves Prabhu's life

The Pulsar saves Prabhu’s life in a freak incident, reinforcing the belief that the bike brings luck. This brush with danger deepens his attachment to it and foreshadows the trouble to come. The bike’s lucky aura becomes a defining part of his identity.

City streets
5

Bike goes missing during a day out with Hema

On a day out with Hema, the bike disappears and Prabhu is plunged into unfathomable anguish as he and his friends search for it. He fears the loss will ruin his growing prospects and his relationship with Hema. The episode marks the beginning of a chain of dangerous events tied to the bike.

Outdoor outing
6

Prabhu reports bike theft to his family

Prabhu tells his family that the bike has been taken to a dealer service, which sparks frustration and worry at home. They cling to the hope that the bike will be recovered, while Prabhu grows more determined to fix the situation. The incident sows the seeds of responsibility that will shape his choices.

Home
7

Witnessing a murder plan in Kasimedu

Prabhu witnesses a brutal murder plan being set in Kasimedu by a smuggling don named Selvam and his accomplices. He decides to expose what he saw, becoming a target for powerful criminals. The encounter pulls him into a dangerous new world.

Kasimedu, North Chennai
8

Bike theft linked to Ravi; police confrontation

Prabhu learns the bike was stolen by a petty thief tied to Ravi, Selvam’s younger brother. He tracks the culprit and hands him over to the local police, hoping the law will retrieve the bike. The incident pulls him deeper into the underworld’s web.

Local police station
9

Ravi's threat and a public fight

Ravi visits Prabhu’s locality the next morning and threatens to withdraw the complaint if Prabhu persists. When Prabhu refuses, Ravi pushes his father, provoking Prabhu to strike back. Ravi’s accomplices arrive and Prabhu fights them off, leaving Ravi humiliated in public.

Neighborhood
10

Selvam's return and attack on the family

Selvam is released on bail after a murder charge and learns what happened to Ravi’s plan. Enraged, he sends his henchmen to attack Prabhu, not realizing the full truth of the situation. The attack on Prabhu’s family escalates the conflict dramatically.

Selvam’s residence, Kasimedu
11

Confronting Selvam and the bike truth

Prabhu, with Kumar, confronts Selvam at his residence and tells him the truth about the bike being stolen. Selvam initially doubts him but, following counsel from Out, accepts Prabhu’s account and promises to help recover the bike. The moment comes as a personal reconciliation that nevertheless comes at a heavy cost.

Selvam’s residence
12

NCB interception and work loss

Prabhu’s bike is seized by the NCB who suspect drug smuggling, but he is released after presenting his FIR and explaining the theft. The episode costs him his job and strains his standing with his employer, compounding his anxiety over his growing dangers. He resolves to protect his family at all costs.

Police custody / NCB
13

Selvam’s death and the final confrontation

Selvam is killed in a brutal ambush orchestrated by Ravi, triggering Out’s vow of vengeance. Prabhu becomes determined to confront Ravi and safeguard his family. The final showdown unfolds at an ice factory, where Prabhu defeats Ravi and Out smiles, satisfied that justice has been served.

Ice factory

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