Poove Unakkaga

Poove Unakkaga

Year: 1996

Runtime: 144 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Vikraman

DramaComedyRomance

Raja discovers that the girl he adores is already in love with another man. Upon learning that their families have been locked in a long‑standing feud, he journeys to their village, intent on mending the rivalry and uniting the lovers for a happy future.

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1

Old love leads to exile and enmity

Janaki falls in love with Robert and elopes with him, going against their families' wishes. The elopement shatters the peace between Sadasivam and Stephen. From then on, the two families grow hostile toward each other.

Years ago Town
2

Families reject the couple

Following the elopement, the families abandon the couple and sever ties. An enduring enmity takes root, coloring every interaction in the town. The lovers' fate becomes a symbol of a feud that lasts generations.

Years ago Town
3

Raja arrives after 25 years

Twenty-five years later, Raja, the son of Robert and Janaki, arrives in town to visit his extended family. The sight of him triggers anger, and both households refuse to accommodate him. The town braces for a confrontation over this newly discovered lineage.

Present day, 25 years after the elopement Town
4

Raja and Gopi barred from homes

Raja comes to town with his friend Gopi, hoping for a warm welcome. Vasudevan and Moses publicly bar them from all houses, escalating the ostracism. Velangiri offers Raja a temporary shelter, creating a fragile refuge amid hostility.

Present day Town
5

Raja befriends the grandparents; lies about Nimmy

To win over the wary elders, Raja tries to ingratiate himself with Sadhasivam and Stephen. He broadly works to mend the rift between the families. To avoid pressure about marriage, he lies that he is already married to Nimmy.

Present day Town
6

Nirmala/Nimmy arrives; Priya revealed

Nirmala Mary arrives at Velangiri's home posing as Raja's wife, creating confusion. Priya reveals she is actually Priyadarshini, the daughter of Robert and Janaki, and notes that Velangiri is the town liaison to her family. Priya is surprised to learn Raja's real motive behind uniting the families.

Present day Velangiri's home
7

Raja's past love with Nandhini

Raja narrates his flashback: he is an orphan in Chennai who befriends Nandhini, Vasudevan's daughter living in a hostel. Nandhini loves Lawrence, Moses's son, which threatens a potential union between their feuding families. The tale shows how love crosses religious and familial boundaries.

Flashback Chennai
8

Disguised ally; Raja helps the lovers

Determined to help the couple, Raja decides to secure the families' approval. He disguises himself as the son of Robert and Janaki to bridge generations and win trust. Priya notices the ruse but does not disclose it immediately.

Present day Town
9

Love discovered; families furious again

Nandhini and Lawrence's love is discovered, triggering renewed fury from both families. Raja takes the couple away for a few hours to protect them and buy time for reconciliation. When they return, the families begin to soften toward the idea of a union.

Present day Town
10

Conversions and reconciliation

During the interlude, Nandhini converts to Christianity and Lawrence converts to Hinduism, signaling their commitment beyond religion. Raja argues that love is eternal and transcends caste and creed. The families start to soften and consider a united future.

Present day Town
11

Wedding day reunion

On the day of the wedding, Robert and Janaki arrive with their extended family and are welcomed back. The families openly acknowledge Raja's role in reuniting them and apologize for the 25-year estrangement. The mood is one of forgiveness and renewed family ties.

Wedding day Wedding hall
12

Priya's revelation and proposal

Priya reveals that Raja is Nandhini's friend who came to unite the families. She confirms that she, Priya, is the only child of Robert and Janaki, and the families consider marrying Priya to Raja. The revelation reframes the romance as a larger family alliance.

Wedding day Wedding hall
13

Raja leaves, choosing Nandhini

Raja declares that he loves Nandhini and cannot marry Priya or anyone else. He declines the proposed match and walks away from the house alone. The film ends with him departing, leaving his future uncertain but his choice clear.

Ending Town

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