Premaloka

Premaloka

Year: 1987

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Kannada

Ravichandran tries to woo a classmate. On being spurned, he poses as a mysterious biker and sweeps her off her feet.

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Timeline – Premaloka (1987)

Trace every key event in Premaloka (1987) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Ravi's family life and longing for affection

Ravi grows up in a busy household with Govardhan Rao and Girija, who are often away due to business. He longs for affection and finds it in Sharadamma, the maid who becomes a surrogate family member. This early longing for love colors his choices later in life.

Childhood Ravi's family home
2

First encounter with Shashikala

Ravi first notices Shashikala at the market and then encounters her again at college as a fresh student. Their interactions are brief but leave Ravi hopeful. Shashikala remains guarded while curiosity flickers.

Market day; later at College Market and College
3

Diamond jubilee planning begins

For the college's diamond jubilee, the director wants a grand ceremony to attract donations. The principal rejects a small pooja and assigns Prof. Manohar to coordinate the spectacle with the students. The mood on campus is excited but tense as the plan takes shape.

Diamond Jubilee planning College campus
4

Gang tries to derail the plan

A motorcycle gang tries to derail the preparations, threatening to ruin the event. The students and staff fend them off, keeping the show on track. The threat foreshadows bigger conflicts to come.

Pre-show College campus
5

Shashikala hides; Ravi encounters her

During the chaos, Shashikala hides from the gang and ends up running into Ravi. The accidental reunion sparks a new tension between them. Ravi's interest begins to shift from Shashikala's image to the dangerous mystery around her.

Evening College backstage
6

The biker saves the day; mystery deepens

The gang harasses the students again, and the situation looks grim until a mysterious biker arrives and beats back the attackers. He helps Shashikala by giving her his jacket, creating an aura of intrigue. Shashikala fantasizes about the biker while still acknowledging Ravi.

Night College campus
7

Shashikala grows fond of the biker; Ravi lingers

Shashikala grows drawn to the biker and starts to fantasize about a life with him, while Ravi remains in her view as the steady admirer she resists. She continues to reject Ravi's advances, hoping the biker will show up again. The unresolved tension deepens the love triangle.

Following night College
8

Show night; biker reveals himself as Ravi

On the night of the musical performance, the biker once more saves the celebration and Shashikala regains consciousness. The biker then reveals himself to be Ravi, shocking both of them. Though hesitant, Shashikala accepts the possibility of loving Ravi, letting go of the biker fantasy.

Show night College auditorium / stage
9

Arranged marriage plans surface; discovery

Ravi's parents arrange his marriage to Rajini, the CM's daughter, to gain prestige. Rajini, aided by the principal and Inspector Srinath, tries to locate Ravi to press the alliance. Shashikala learns of the arranged marriage from the principal and becomes distraught.

Pre-wedding planning Principal's office / Ravi's home
10

Parental anger and emotional strain

Ravi returns home to be scolded by his parents for his behavior, including damage to his room in a fit of rage. Shashikala is harshly admonished by her own parents for loving Ravi. The lovers confront the social and familial pressures that stand between them.

Evening Ravi's home
11

Confrontation and resolve

Ravi goes to Shashikala's house and loudly voices his grievances, smashing a few objects in the process. Shashikala realizes his sincerity and their feelings intensify, leading them to reunite. They decide to run away together the next morning.

Night Shashikala's house
12

Police chase and wedding ruse

Shashikala's father accuses Ravi of kidnapping, triggering a police pursuit. The couple swaps places with another couple in a wedding procession to evade capture, but the ruse is risky. The principal, Manohar, and the parents step in to force a resolution.

Wedding day eve Wedding procession route / Police scene
13

Resolution and countryside wedding

Ravi and Shashikala manage to convince their families, the principal, and Prof. Manohar, and finally marry. They leave for a countryside honeymoon, signaling a hopeful new beginning. The film closes on their united future away from the constraints that kept them apart.

Post-wedding Countryside

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