Pramani

Pramani

Year: 2010

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: B. Unnikrishnan

Drama

Mammootty portrays Viswanatha Panicker, the unscrupulous president of a grama panchayat who has amassed great wealth through corrupt practices. Known as ‘Pramani’, he safeguards a cache of official records referred to locally as the Pramaanams, cementing his power and reputation within the community.

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1

A Quarter-Century Grip

Viswanatha Panicker has ruled Thazhe Keezhppadam for a quarter of a century with an iron grip. He steers villagers to surrender land and pockets the proceeds through relatives. His slick, calculating methods earn him the nickname 'America' as he influences every issue that touches his power.

Long-standing presidency Thazhe Keezhppadam, Kuttanad
2

Somasekharan's Loyalty

The loyal cousin Somasekharan runs the operation that keeps the machine humming. He orchestrates bribes, manipulated votes, and substitute sign-offs to seal illegal deals. Their bond cements Panicker's control over the parish.

Ongoing during Panicker's tenure Panchayat office vicinity
3

Janaki arrives and uncovers corruption

A strict new Panchayat Secretary, Janaki, quickly uncovers the scale of illegal transactions. She warns she will report abuses to higher authorities, threatening Panicker's operations. The confrontation marks a turning point that attracts Bobby to the struggle.

Early in the conflict Panchayat office
4

Bobby joins the struggle

Bobby enters the fight to expose Panicker's activities, drawing on testimonies from villagers. He pursues the truth with a mission to rally the village against the abuses. His ties to Rosy Teacher and Joseph Varghese deepen the stakes.

As Janaki investigates Village
5

The Cyber Park land deal is proposed

Panicker and Soma push a plan to acquire substantial village land for a Cyber Park. Janaki blocks the move, insisting the land is agricultural. Undeterred, the conspirators bribe substitutes and manipulate votes to seal the deal.

Proposal stage Panchayat / village council
6

Rosy Teacher counsels restraint

Rosy Teacher pleads for caution and integrity, reminding Panicker of the sacrifices of her family and the memory of her son Joseph. She urges that credibility should guide action rather than quick gains. Her stance plants seeds of doubt in the ruling machine.

During the deal's consideration Rosy Teacher's home
7

Panicker flees with an orphan girl

Panicker contemplates canceling the deal but Soma pressures him. He leaves home with an orphan girl he claims to have seen on a train the day Joseph died, taking refuge in the Panchayat office. The move unsettles the village and deepens mystery around his past.

After the bribe push Panicker's home; Panchayat office
8

Janaki and Panicker seek higher help

Janaki and Panicker travel to Alapuzha to appeal to higher authorities and revoke the agreement. They face anonymous letters suggesting a romance between them, challenging the legitimacy of their pursuit. Janaki deflects the rumors, keeping focus on the public interest.

Post-refuge in Panchayat office Alapuzha
9

Doubt about Joseph's death arises

Soma sows doubt about whether Joseph's death was accidental or murder orchestrated by Panicker. Bobby grows suspicious as he prepares to go to Trivandrum for work. The next day, Bobby's belongings wash up by the river, and Soma claims Panicker abducted him.

Rising tension, pre-resolutions Village, river
10

The truth about Joseph comes out

Rosy Teacher slaps Panicker in public, and he makes a long confession. He reveals that Joseph had a clandestine relationship, fathered a daughter, and was part of a train journey that ended in tragedy. The orphan girl Panicker claimed to glimpse is Joseph's daughter, changing the meaning of many events.

Revelation moment Village; train journey site
11

Confrontation and vow of reform

With the truth exposed, Panicker vows to repair the damage and to bring Bobby back. He confronts Soma, seeks forgiveness from Rosy Teacher, and pledges to walk a straight path from that moment on. The village watches as he commits to ending the corrupt pattern that defined his rule.

Immediate aftermath of revelations Panicker's residence / Panchayat office
12

A hopeful new chapter

The village looks toward a future where governance may be cleansed by Panicker's new pledge. Janaki and the community hinge their hopes on accountability and reform. Bobby's cause survives as a reminder that truth can reshape power.

After the confession Thazhe Keezhppadam

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