Raja the Great (2017) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Devaraj targets Lucky because her father, SP Prakash, killed Devaraj's brother during a covert police operation. While Prakash was the one who pulled the trigger, Devaraj's vendetta extends to Lucky as a way to inflict maximum pain on Prakash. She becomes the collateral target in his quest for vengeance.

Foreshadowing: The opening operation explicitly establishes that Prakash's action directly endangers Lucky's safety.

• devaraj
• lucky
• revenge
• prakash
• kidnapping
• vendetta

Raja's mother, Anantha Lakshmi, argues that his blindness can be turned into an asset rather than a weakness. His other senses are heightened, allowing him to detect danger through sound and smell. Additionally, people underestimate him because of his disability, giving him an advantage in surprise encounters. His training and determination prove he can fight effectively despite being blind.

Foreshadowing: Anantha Lakshmi's early plea to IG Viswaraj establishes that Raja's disability will be reframed as his greatest strength.

• raja
• blindness
• disability
• protection
• anantha lakshmi
• combat

During the confrontation with Devaraj's gang, Prakash and his team realize they cannot all escape with Lucky alive. They deliberately sacrifice themselves to create an escape route, allowing Lucky to slip away while the attackers are focused on them. This act of self-sacrifice saves Lucky's life but leaves her scarred and emotionally traumatized.

Foreshadowing: The timeline establishes that this sacrifice immediately follows Lucky's kidnapping and sets the tone for her character arc.

• prakash
• sacrifice
• death
• escape
• lucky
• police

After Raja rescues her from the convoy attack, Lucky gains confidence in his ability to protect her. Rather than continuing to flee in fear, she chooses to stand her ground and fight back against Devaraj alongside Raja. This marks a turning point where she transforms from a victim into someone willing to confront her attackers directly.

Foreshadowing: The rescue scene specifically demonstrates Raja's competence and willingness to risk his life for her.

• lucky
• raja
• stay
• rescue
• confidence
• fight back

Raja defeats Devaraj in their climactic fight but chooses not to kill him. This aligns with the film's hopeful tone and demonstrates Raja's moral character, he believes in delivering justice through the legal system rather than becoming a killer himself. Additionally, IG Viswaraj later involves Raja in ongoing police operations, implying he will face proper legal consequences.

Foreshadowing: The earlier scenes establish Raja as a protector who fights to defend, not to murder.

• raja
• devaraj
• defeat
• kill
• justice
• police

Lucky discovers on her birthday that her father, SP Prakash, had a dream to educate underprivileged girls by adopting them. This revelation about his noble intention deepens Lucky's resolve to honor his legacy. The dream aligns with her own mission and gives her a purpose beyond just surviving the threat from Devaraj.

Foreshadowing: The Madhira visit sets up the revelation by showing Lucky reconnecting with family and her father's larger mission.

• prakash
• lucky
• education
• poor girls
• adopt
• father's dream

After Devaraj locates Lucky's position in Darjeeling and orders an attack, IG Viswaraj arranges for her to go abroad as a drastic measure to ensure her safety. The move is meant to remove her from immediate danger and give the police time to gather evidence and plan a more permanent solution to the Devaraj threat.

Foreshadowing: The escalation in Darjeeling directly triggers this decision to relocate Lucky internationally.

• lucky
• abroad
• protection
• devaraj
• viswaraj
• escape

When Lucky arrives at her uncle's house in Madhira, her relatives initially reject her because they are ashamed of her association with Raja, a blind man. They doubt her choices and question her worth. Raja intervenes and helps them see her resilience and the value of her independence, eventually winning their support.

Foreshadowing: The tension in Madhira is introduced immediately upon their arrival, showing the family conflict early.

• lucky
• uncles
• madhira
• rejection
• family
• raja

Anantha Lakshmi personally approaches IG Viswaraj at police headquarters and pleads with him to include her blind son in the operation. She brings Raja along with a basket of sweets as a gesture of maternal pride and persuasion. She argues forcefully that Raja's disability can be turned into an asset. Viswaraj reluctantly agrees, initially assigning him limited duties but soon recognizing his value.

Foreshadowing: This scene establishes the key dynamic that makes Raja's involvement possible.

• anantha lakshmi
• viswaraj
• raja
• police mission
• convincing

Raja uses his heightened senses and tactical thinking to anticipate Devaraj's movements. His blindness actually helps him stay undetected since opponents underestimate him. He sets traps, gathers evidence, and uses the element of surprise in every confrontation. His ability to read situations through sound and instinct allows him to outmaneuver the gangsters repeatedly.

Foreshadowing: The cat-and-mouse structure is established early when Raja is first assigned to protect Lucky.

• raja
• devaraj
• goons
• outwit
• evidence
• tactical