Ranga

Ranga

Year: 1982

Runtime: 133 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: R. Thyagarajan

RomanceAction

Seeking a respectable position that matches his education, a young man relocates to the city. After facing limited opportunities, he discovers that illegal work offers far greater earnings, leading him to abandon his aspirations and enter a life of crime.

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1

Ranganathan arrives in the city seeking work

Ranganathan, a young man who has lost his sister Laksmi, arrives in the city in search of work suitable for his graduation. He hopes to find a job that suits his education and future. The city presents him with both opportunities and temptations that will shape his path.

city
2

Ranga meets Raju; two opposing pieces of advice

Ranga encounters Raju, a thief, and the two exchange perspectives on crime. Ranga urges Raju to abandon crime and live honestly, while Raju needles him to embrace a life of crime. This meeting plants the seeds for their mirrored destinies.

city streets
3

Paths diverge: reform and crime

After their meeting, Raju reforms and adopts a new life, while Ranga sinks deeper into the world of hired crime as a hit man. The two men pursue opposite paths, driven by the advice they exchanged. Their divergent choices set up a future collision.

city
4

Laksmi's marriage and the Suresh family

Laksmi is now married to a wealthy man and has a child named Suresh. The family’s stability introduces a protective dynamic around Suresh’s safety. This background provides the stakes for later events involving both Raju and Ranga.

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5

Raju protects Suresh; becomes guardian

Raju saves Suresh from a local thug, proving his capability as a protector. Impressed by his loyalty, Laksmi decides to keep Raju as a guardian for Suresh to shield him from danger. This creates a lasting guardian role for Raju within the family.

Suresh's home
6

Ranga takes a contract; Ravi invites him to join a gang

Ranga accepts a contract from Ganga to collect money from the local gang leader Ravi. When Ravi invites him to join his gang, Ranga declines, declaring that he does not work for any gang but is willing to take money for the right price. The tension between independence and criminal networks deepens.

city/underworld
7

First kidnapping assignment: Suresh

Ranga’s first order from Ravi is to kidnap Suresh to pressure his parents into paying. The plan sets him against the people he once considered allies, testing his resolve. The abduction underscores the dangerous pull of money and loyalty.

Suresh's location / city
8

Raju saves Suresh; Ranga realizes the kidnapper's identity

Ranga kidnaps Suresh and Raju heroically intervenes to rescue him, unaware that his rival is the kidnapper in disguise. Ranga realizes that the man who saved Suresh is none other than Raju, setting the stage for a tense reunion. The incident strains existing loyalties and triggers crucial confrontations.

city
9

Ranga and Raju reunite; Laksmi is introduced to Ranga

Ranga seeks out Raju after the failed kidnapping and the two men reconnect. Raju introduces Laksmi to Ranga, unaware that he is her brother and a hired killer. Laksmi agrees to keep Ranga as another guardian for Suresh, believing him to be a trusted ally.

Raju's home
10

Ranga reveals his true nature to Raju

Ranga finally unveils his true identity to Raju, admitting that he was the one who attempted to kidnap Suresh. The revelation shocks Raju and forces a reckoning between family ties and criminal loyalties. The two men grapple with how to move forward.

city
11

Raju counsels Ranga to reform and honor Laksmi

Raju advises Ranga to give up his criminal life and remain loyal to Laksmi. He offers a path toward redemption, emphasizing family bonds over money. The conversation deepens their relationship and shifts the balance of their future actions.

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12

Ranga’s renewed pursuit of Suresh and the challenge to Raju

Despite the counsel, Ranga remains determined to kidnap Suresh again and openly challenges Raju, vowing to finish the task. He attempts to abduct Suresh, reigniting the central conflict between him and the guardians. This decision tests whether forgiveness can outlast ambition.

city
13

Ravi betrays Ranga; Laksmi revealed as Ravi’s sister

Ravi double-crosses Ranga and reveals that Laksmi is actually his sister. The family ties complicate loyalties and escalate the danger surrounding Suresh. The revelation shatters the fragile alliances that had formed.

Ravi's den
14

Clash, capture, rescue

Ravi’s thugs capture Ranga, but Raju comes to the rescue, freeing him from danger. The rescue reaffirms the protective bond among the trio and undermines Ravi’s grasp on them. After the rescue, Ravi is eventually jailed.

city
15

Reunion and new life

Ravi’s defeat clears the way for Ranga to reunite with his sister Laksmi, and together with Ganga and Raju they begin a peaceful life. The trio, now united by shared history and love for family, commits to a future free from crime. The story closes on a note of happiness and family reconciliation.

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