Renigunta

Renigunta

Year: 2009

Runtime: 130 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: R. Panneerselvam

DramaAction

Renigunta (2009) is a Tamil action film written and directed by newcomer Paneerselvam, starring Johnny and Sanusha. A gang of boys gains the trust of don Sardar after a murder. Sakthi falls for a naive girl whose brother wants to force her into flesh trade; his friends help them elope after another hit for Sardar. The film was a box‑office success.

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Trace every key event in Renigunta (2009) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Happy childhood in Madurai

In Madurai, a young Sakthi enjoys a peaceful life with his parents. This calm setting establishes his early happiness before tragedy strikes.

Madurai
2

Parents murdered; Sakthi's life changes

A violent anti-social murders Sakthi's parents, shattering his world. He becomes determined to seek revenge, setting his life on a brutal course.

Madurai
3

Sakthi ends up in prison and is beaten

Sakthi is arrested and sent to prison, where guards subject him to brutal beatings. The experience hardens him and fuels his resolve for vengeance.

Prison
4

New allies form inside the cell

Inside the prison, Sakthi befriends four young criminals: Pandu, Dabba, Mari, and Michael. Their unlikely bond becomes the foundation for a future gang and revenge.

Prison
5

Escape and vow for revenge

When the hardened inmates break loose, Sakthi follows them. They vow to help him exact revenge on his parents' killers, pulling him deeper into a life of crime.

Prison
6

Dreams of power on a train to Mumbai

The group boards a train toward Mumbai, with ambitions to become major gangsters. The journey marks a shift from revenge to organized crime.

Train to Mumbai
7

Renigunta: meeting Bunker and Sardar

The train stops in Renigunta, Tirupati, where they meet Bunker, a mediator. Bunker connects them with Sardar, an influential local don who takes them seriously after a successful murder in town.

Renigunta, Tirupati
8

Romance and danger around a mute girl

Sakthi encounters a mute girl in the neighborhood and their relationship begins to blossom. The girl's uncle schemes to push her into flesh trade, creating a looming threat.

Renigunta neighborhood
9

Final murder planned before elopement

Sakthi's friends agree to help the lovers elope, but only after they finish one last murder for Sardar. Loyalty and risk mingle as tensions rise.

Renigunta
10

Pandu is killed and blame shifts

During the operation, Pandu is killed at the scene. Sakthi and Mari blame Sardar and Bunker for abandoning their friend, sparking a violent confrontation.

Town
11

The fall of Sardar and Bunker

A fight erupts; Mari is killed. Sakthi retaliates by killing Sardar and Bunker, severing ties with his supposed benefactors and escalating the pursuit by authorities.

Renigunta
12

On the run and planning a reunion

Sakthi reunites briefly with Dabba and Michael, but they are soon chased by police. He sends a message to his girlfriend to meet him at a train station so they can elope.

On the run
13

Double tragedy at the train

Police close in; Michael and Dabba are killed while Sakthi escapes by leaping onto a moving train. He clings to a slim hope as the chase continues.

Train
14

The fatal shot at the station

As the train nears a station, Sakthi is shot dead by Police Inspector Radhakrishnan. The dream of eloping with his love ends in tragedy.

Station area
15

Mute girl waits for Sakthi

In the final image, the mute girl remains at a railway station down the line, waiting for Sakthi to return or for a sign of his fate.

Railway station

Last Updated: October 07, 2025 at 09:49

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