Pushpaka Vimana

Pushpaka Vimana

Year: 2017

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Kannada

Director: S. Ravindranath

FamilyDramaComedy

A loving father, with a developmental disability, shares a passion for airplanes with his young daughter. Determined to fulfill her wish for a toy plane, he inadvertently becomes entangled in a crime and is wrongly imprisoned. The story follows their heartfelt journey as they navigate separation and strive to reunite, exploring themes of love, innocence, and perseverance.

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1

Daughter reveals innocence in court

A young lawyer reopens a closed case in court, challenging the belief that the accused man was guilty. She reveals herself as the man's daughter when the court asks for proof, insisting that new evidence must be examined before the verdict. The courtroom mood shifts as everyone awaits the fresh facts that could overturn the past judgment.

Opening scene Courtroom
2

A disabled man’s quiet life with his daughter

The intellectually-disabled man lives with his daughter in a modest home, driving a rickshaw to support them. He endures daily challenges yet shows tenderness and determination to provide for his child. They nurture a simple dream: save enough money to buy a toy plane the daughter loves.

Daily life Home and neighborhood
3

Dream of the toy plane

They save every coin toward the coveted toy plane, counting hopes as meticulously as coins. They come close to buying it at a shop near their home but fall short at the last moment. The father's quiet pride and the daughter's hopeful smile keep their dream alive.

Evening Market street near home
4

Confrontation over the plane

The police chief's daughter snaps up the plane first, sparking a tense confrontation at the shop. The scene ends with a clash between the man and the police in view of the onlookers. The incident plants seeds of a harsh judgment that will shadow their lives.

Same day Shop/Market
5

A second meeting and promise

The next day, the man meets the girl again while driving his rickshaw, and she promises to guide him to another shop with a similar plane. Trusting her, he follows through the streets, unaware of the danger ahead. The street sounds and his hope carry him toward an unseen trap.

Next day morning Street outside market
6

The tragedy and arrest

The promised guide is found dead, and a witness reports seeing a man raping the girl, leading to the man's arrest. The daughter is forced to step away from home as prosecutors build a case against him. The life the family hoped to protect collapses under a verdict that seems unearned.

Evening of the tragedy Town/Police station
7

Daughter in charity school

The daughter is placed in a charity school, far from her father and without their shared dream. She clings to memories of her father while growing aware of the injustices around him. A resilient thread of justice begins to define her path.

Following days Charity school
8

Prison allies of truth

Inside the jail, the in-charge and the cellmates realize the man's intent was to help the child and provide first aid, not commit a crime. They show him mercy and share quiet sympathy, recognizing a miscarriage of justice. Their support hints at a possible reversal in the case.

During investigation Prison
9

Threat and false confession

The dead girl's father pressures the accused to admit guilt or risk harming his daughter, forcing a public confession that seals a wrongful fate. The man yields in court to spare the daughter more danger, accepting a punishment he does not deserve. He is hanged, an outcome the film presents as unjust.

Trial and execution Court and gallows
10

Guardian adopts the daughter

The jail in-charge who lost his own child adopts the man’s daughter and steers her toward becoming a lawyer, honoring her wish. The guardian’s sacrifice offers a fragile lifeline and shapes her future resolve. This bond becomes a quiet beacon amid the tragedy.

After execution Prison to guardian's home
11

Court recognizes innocence

In time, the court acknowledges that the man had no fault and that the original verdict was unjust. The vindication reopens questions about the evidence and accountability. The daughter, now a lawyer, vows to continue pursuing justice in her father's name.

Verdict Court
12

Resolution and gratitude

The daughter thanks those who helped reveal the truth and commits to continuing the fight to prove her father’s innocence. The story ends on a note of perseverance as she advances the legal case and keeps faith with justice. Her dedication embodies the film’s message that truth can prevail.

Finale Courtroom/City

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