Por Thozhil

Por Thozhil

Year: 2023

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Vignesh Raja

Echo Score: 86
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Senior officer Loganathan is assigned to guide Prakash, an academically brilliant yet timid rookie. The unlikely pair join forces to probe a string of murders, soon discovering each case is connected and that a cunning psychopath serial killer remains at large, forcing them into a high‑stakes pursuit.

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1

Assignment and mission

Prakash, a newly appointed DSP trainee, is assigned to work with SP Loganathan by ADGP Mahendran. They set out from Chennai with Veena to investigate a brutal murder in Tiruchirappalli. The assignment marks the start of a tense partnership and a high-stakes investigation.

2010 Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2

Trip to the crime scene and victim details

From Chennai they travel to Tiruchirappalli to examine the murder scene in deep woods. The doctor notes the victim was strangled from the front with an iron wire, tied hair, and a neck hematoma indicating pressure points used to render unconsciousness. The brutality and mystery prompt Loganathan to anticipate more murders.

2010 Deep woods, near Tiruchirappalli
3

Pattern of serial killings emerges

As more young women are killed in the same manner with no obvious connection, the investigators realize they are looking at copycat serial killings. The bodies are left in woods, and the victims are all in their early to mid-20s. Loganathan deduces that the killer exploits random targets to project a sense of control.

weeks after first murder Wooded areas, Tiruchirappalli
4

Research into past murders leads to a suspect

Prakash searches for historical patterns at the district library while Loganathan disguises to visit Inspector John Sebastian's house, learning that an earlier inspector had investigated similar murders in the 1970s. He discovers that John Sebastian is dead and that his son Kennedy may hold crucial clues. The case intensifies as the past and present crimes appear linked.

during investigation District library and Inspector John Sebastian's house
5

Kennedy becomes a prime suspect

Prakash identifies Kennedy as the name on a reader list for Vital Points, linking the killer to the 1970s cases. The detectives tour Kennedy’s surroundings to gather more evidence but find nothing conclusive yet. The suspicion grows that Kennedy could be the killer, even as inconsistencies linger.

late nights during investigation Kennedy's home
6

Covert surveillance yields no solid proof

To get close, the team rents a nearby house to observe Kennedy without tipping him off. They fail to find decisive evidence tying Kennedy to the recent murders, keeping the case unresolved. Meanwhile an unrelated suspect is arrested by rival police and then confesses, only to commit suicide the next day.

the following days Kennedy’s neighborhood; nearby rental house
7

Dinner invitation and twist

One night, Kennedy invites Prakash to dinner at his home, hinting at a confrontation. While Prakash snoops in a dark room, he finds a photograph of a victim hidden behind a framed photo, a clue linking past victims to Kennedy. Before he can act, Kennedy knocks Prakash with a pressure-point strike and Loganathan arrives to rescue him.

that night Kennedy’s house
8

Kennedy’s confession and backstory

Loganathan confronts Kennedy and holds him at gunpoint; Kennedy confesses to a 1970s murder he committed as a teenager and explains his abusive upbringing by his pedantic father. He reveals that his motive was to control his environment and avoid further abuse by repeating murders. He claims he stopped killing after his father's death, but the recent MO makes them doubt him.

that night Kennedy’s house
9

Unknown assailant's influence and car alarm clue

Prakash recalls an unknown assailant who had attacked Kennedy months earlier, forcing him to reveal his knowledge of pressure points. The assailant's car had a distinctive reverse-gear alarm reminiscent of a toy rifle, a clue that later helps identify the real killer. The detectives shift focus away from Kennedy.

a few months earlier Locked room scene and memory of past attack
10

Real killer identified: Muthu Selvan

Following the alarm clue, the investigators trace the evidence to Muthu Selvan, a large man who fixes the past grievances with his wife. They uncover his habit of targeting women with dimples, and that Veena also has a dimple, making her the next target. The team deduces the killer’s pattern and starts pursuing him.

days after Kennedy confrontation Mechanic shop, cafe, hotel
11

Veena becomes target and chase ensues

Muthu Selvan lures Veena to the hotel under the pretense of medicine from his car. Prakash warns her via a phone call and the two race to rescue her. A flock of disturbed birds signals danger, sending the chase into the streets.

moments after invitation Hotel corridor and surrounding streets
12

Final confrontation and death of Muthu Selvan

In a tense confrontation, Muthu stabs Loganathan from behind and attempts to shoot Prakash, but a weapon misfire forces him into a vulnerable position. Prakash shoots him in the eye, ending the killer's threat. Veena is saved and the case moves toward resolution.

immediately after the chase Hotel and street near Veena's hotel
13

Aftermath and moral resolution

The team returns to their routine; Prakash gifts a music player to a neighborhood boy whose parents fight, a reflection on how responsible behavior shapes a safer future for children. Loganathan witnesses the emotional moment and praises Prakash's approach. The film closes on a note of cautious optimism.

days after final confrontation Neighborhood, police precinct

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