Rakhi

Rakhi aspires to follow in his father's footsteps and become a railway stationmaster. He envisions serving people with integrity and pride in his community. The dream anchors his identity and choices throughout the story.

Tripura works as a TV reporter who exposes atrocities against women, linking media visibility to social change. She becomes Rakhi's ally and pushes for justice beyond personal grievances. Her reporting frames the larger fight against cruelty in society.

Gayathri is pressured by Rakhi's uncle to secure a large dowry, endangering her safety. The family pursues money and status at her expense, escalating the danger to her life. The threat sets the stage for the tragedy to come.

Gayathri is burned alive by her in-laws after the dowry plot spirals out of control. Rakhi's family seeks justice in court, but the case is tainted from the start. The crime shocks the community and fuels Rakhi's vow to fight back.

A corrupt lawyer, a policeman, and a doctor conspire to declare Gayathri's death a suicide caused by mental distress. The manipulation shows how the system protects perpetrators. Rakhi is crushed by the miscarriage of justice but resolute to act.

In a graveyard, Rakhi confronts his grief and hallucinates Gayathri screaming, burning with rage. He realizes that many women face similar violence and silencing. The vision steels his resolve to take action against the culprits.

Rakhi embarks on a burning spree, targeting the in-laws and those who fed the false narrative. He carries out his revenge publicly and decisively, signaling a dangerous escalation. The acts blur the line between justice and vigilantism.

Rakhi begins a systematic manhunt for sex offenders and traffickers, burning them alive and marking each site with a rakhi. Tripura documents the movement, highlighting its impact on public safety. The city becomes wary yet inspired by the protective act toward women.

Police officer Meenakshi Iyer leads the pursuit of Rakhi as public opinion shifts between fear and support. She wrestles with the legality and morality of a vigilante acting as protector. Her stance evolves as she sees the underlying truth of Rakhi's cause.

Rakhi publicly explains the motives behind his actions and what he hopes to change in society. He speaks to Meenakshi, Tripura, and the crowd, clarifying the systemic failures that enable violence against women. The explanation reframes the violence as a demand for accountability.

Rakhi voluntarily surrenders to Meenakshi and is taken into custody, signaling a strategic pause in his vigilante campaign. He accepts imprisonment as part of the larger fight for justice. Meenakshi confronts him with questions, and he responds with a calm, knowing smile.

Meenakshi begins to question the legal protections that shield perpetrators after hearing Rakhi's justification. She recognizes the need for reform and gears up to pursue the next victim, including Madhukar, who killed Gayathri's friend Srilatha. The exchange deepens her resolve to act within the law to stop the cycle of violence.

A state minister, furious over Rakhi's actions, arranges a bomb outside the jail to wipe out those who supported him. The attack kills several women who came to show solidarity, including Gowri. Rakhi responds with lethal force, killing the minister in the confrontation.

The judge, moved by Rakhi's impact on justice, resigns and offers to become Rakhi's lawyer to secure his acquittal. The moment reframes the courtroom as a battleground for truth and accountability. It foreshadows a controversial but hopeful turn in the legal fight.

The film closes with Rakhi motivating women gathered outside the court to support him and demand change. Meenakshi's perspective shifts as she contemplates reform rather than oppression. The crowd's solidarity signals a new era of accountability and protection for women.