Puriyaatha Puthir (2017) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Raghu escaped from death row because he was determined to find and kill the third person involved in Sindhu's death. Years earlier, Sindhu worked at Chakravarthi's firm, and when Chakravarthi and two friends attempted to rape her, Raghu intervened. During the confrontation, Sindhu died, and Raghu was arrested and sentenced to death despite being the victim trying to protect her.

Foreshadowing: Raghu hints at a personal mission when he first arrives at Geetha's bungalow, suggesting he has unfinished business beyond mere survival.

• raghu escape
• death row
• sindhu death
• revenge
• chakravarthi

Raghu is revealed to be Chakravarthi's killer. After escaping from prison, Raghu traveled to Chakravarthi's home and murdered him as part of his revenge for what happened to Sindhu. Geetha had taken the blame to protect Babu, whom she believed was the killer, but the truth only emerges during the interrogation.

Foreshadowing: The film hints early on that Raghu has a personal score to settle when he mentions having a mission of his own.

• chakravarthi murder
• killer revealed
• raghu revenge

Geetha lied about killing Chakravarthi because she found him already dead and assumed Babu was the killer. To protect Babu, whom she loved, she confessed to the murder and took the blame. This act of self-sacrifice was meant to shield Babu from consequences, though the truth eventually came out during the investigation.

Foreshadowing: Geetha's sudden confession to the police seems hurried and emotionally driven, hinting at a deeper protective motive.

• geetha confession
• chakravarthi death
• babu protection
• false confession

Inspector Sarath was behind the blackmail scheme. After learning about the plane crash, Sarath investigated the case and grew suspicious when he spotted Raghu with Geetha. He used the information to blackmail them, demanding money in exchange for not revealing their involvement in Chakravarthi's death.

Foreshadowing: Sarath's investigation seems unusually aggressive and personal from the moment he arrives at Geetha's house.

• blackmailer
• inspector sarath
• police corruption
• money drop

Sindhu was a woman who worked at Chakravarthi's company and was in a relationship with Raghu. Chakravarthi and two friends attempted to rape her, and Raghu intervened to protect her. During the violent confrontation, Sindhu died, but Raghu was wrongly arrested and sentenced to death for her murder, while the actual perpetrators went free.

Foreshadowing: Raghu's intense emotional response when discussing his past hints at a traumatic event involving someone he loved.

• sindhu
• raghu lover
• attempted rape
• wrongful arrest
• chakravarthi crime

Raghu targeted Chakravarthi because he was one of the three men responsible for Sindhu's death. Chakravarthi and two friends attempted to rape Sindhu, and when Raghu fought them off to protect her, Sindhu died in the chaos. Chakravarthi escaped any legal consequences while Raghu was wrongfully convicted, fueling Raghu's desire for personal justice.

Foreshadowing: The connection between Chakravarthi and Raghu becomes clear when Raghu reveals his past during the interrogation.

• revenge motive
• chakravarthi perpetrator
• sindhu justice
• personal vendetta

Babu was Geetha's close friend and a disco dancer who was suspected of having an affair with her by Chakravarthi. On the night of Chakravarthi's death, Babu was at Geetha's house, and when Chakravarthi returned unexpectedly, Babu left planning to return with police. Geetha believed Babu killed Chakravarthi in the chaos, but he was ultimately arrested by Inspector Sarath and later interrogated.

Foreshadowing: Chakravarthi's rage upon seeing Babu at Geetha's house sets the stage for the confrontation that follows.

• babu geetha
• disco dancer
• chakravarthi suspicion
• false accused

Inspector Sarath blackmailing Geetha and Raghu appears to be driven by personal gain rather than justice. After investigating the case and discovering inconsistencies, he chose to exploit the situation financially rather than following proper police procedures. His dual role as investigator and blackmailer represents a breach of duty and adds another layer of corruption to the already complex case.

Foreshadowing: Sarath's suspicious behavior and quick assumption of guilt regarding Geetha hint at his ulterior motives.

• police corruption
• inspector sarath
• blackmail
• abuse of power

The third person is the remaining assailant from the night Sindhu died. Chakravarthi was one of the three men involved in the attempted rape, and Raghu has already killed one of Chakravarthi's friends during the hotel money drop incident. The third perpetrator's identity remains unknown at the film's end, leaving Raghu's quest unresolved as he continues his search while still on the run.

Foreshadowing: Raghu mentions throughout the film that he is searching for someone connected to Sindhu's death, building anticipation for this reveal.

• third assailant
• sindhu killers
• unresolved ending
• raghu mission

Raghu killed one of Chakravarthi's friends during the chaotic money drop at the hotel. This individual was one of the three men involved in Sindhu's death years earlier. Recognizing him at the hotel, Raghu took the opportunity to eliminate one of the perpetrators, fulfilling part of his revenge mission before the police intervened.

Foreshadowing: The tension at the hotel escalates not just from the blackmail but from Raghu's recognition of someone from his past.

• hotel murder
• chakravarthi friend
• sindhu case
• revenge killing