Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan

Year: 2004

Runtime: 160 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: S. S. Stanley

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After arriving in Singapore for a job, Saravanan quickly falls into trouble, loses his passport and becomes a fugitive. Determined to get home, he accepts a risky assignment: escorting a girl back to India for a hefty sum, hoping the money will buy a new passport and safe passage.

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1

Saravanan lands in Singapore facing debt and hope

Saravanan's parents send him abroad to Singapore to repay their debts. He arrives with high hopes of earning three lakhs and supporting his family back home. In a cramped apartment, he clashes with a Chinese immigrant, who burns his passport, triggering a fight that ends with the immigrant's death. Fearing arrest, he flees to avoid being blamed for the incident.

early Singapore
2

Shalini's guarded life and her uncle's debt

Shalini lives a luxurious life with her uncle in Singapore while her parents and relatives remain in India. Her uncle's gambling debts mount, and he pawns her to cover losses before escaping at gunpoint. He asks Saravanan to take Shalini back to India in exchange for three lakhs. This sets the stage for a perilous cross-border journey.

early Singapore
3

A forged path: the duplicate passport

With the help of Vimal, Saravanan obtains a duplicate passport to facilitate the escape plan. The team then plans to move Shalini toward India, hoping to secure the promised money. The deceit hinges on seamless travel across several borders. Tension builds as they prepare for the risky journey.

shortly after Singapore
4

The long border crossing through Asia

They begin walking, hitchhiking, and driving through Malaysia, Thailand, and Burma, aiming to reach India. The journey is grueling, with scarce resources and constant risk of exposure. Each country presents new obstacles as they push toward their target destination.

during journey Malaysia, Thailand, Burma
5

A perilous checkpoint and an injury

During the arduous passage, Saravanan is injured at a checkpoint, adding a dangerous complication to their escape. The injury heightens the stakes and risks for everyone involved. They must push on despite the new physical strain and uncertainty.

during journey Border checkpoint
6

Shalini's growing feelings in Malaysia

In Malaysia, Shalini begins to fall in love with Saravanan, complicating her earlier plan and deepening their entwined fates. Her emotions blur the lines between obligation and affection. The bond between them grows even as their mission remains precarious.

Malaysia portion Malaysia
7

The revelation of an arranged marriage

Saravanan confesses to Shalini that his parents have arranged a marriage to a relative he has not yet met. This revelation reshapes their understanding of his commitments and the future they might share. It intensifies the urgency of their journey and the choices they must make.

during journey On the road (Malaysian route)
8

A bold expression: the tattoo gesture

Shalini uses some money Saravanan earned to have his name tattooed on her chest, a bold, surprising gesture of devotion. The act shocks him, yet it also deepens their connection in a moment of vulnerability. It marks a turning point in how they view each other.

Malaysia portion Malaysia
9

Crossing into India under a sandstorm cover

The pair finally crosses the border into India, doing so under the cover of a sandstorm. The crossing is tense, with the risk of exposure ever present. Their arrival in India signals the start of a new phase in their intertwined destinies.

after Burma India (border)
10

Reunion and the promised money

Shalini is reunited with her parents in India, who deliver the promised three lakhs to Saravanan. The money exchange legitimizes part of their perilous journey and finances a turning point in their relationship. The success comes with new questions about where their bond will lead next.

after crossing border India
11

A test of love: two months to wait

Shalini asks Saravanan to return in two months if he truly loves her, setting a difficult test of loyalty and commitment. This conditional promise adds emotional pressure as they part ways with unresolved feelings. The countdown becomes a looming decision about their future.

two months later India
12

Valentine's Day reunion in Kolkata

On Valentine's Day, Saravanan returns to Kolkata and reunites with Shalini. The film culminates in this emotional homecoming, tying together the journey from debt and peril to love and reunion. Their decision to be together is sealed by the events they endured across multiple countries.

Valentine's Day Kolkata

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