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Rifle Club (2024) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2024 · 113 mins · Malayalam
Echo score 70
Directed by
Aashiq Abu
Starring
Anurag Kashyap, Darshana Rajendran, Dileesh Pothan, Unnimaya Prasad, Niyaz Musaliyar, Suresh Krishna
Budget
$200M

Set in the mist‑shrouded Western Ghats, a historic rifle club is thrust into a deadly showdown when a vengeful arms dealer and his gang target it. The club’s seasoned hunters, bound by a shared love of the sport, unite to fend off the attackers, fighting to safeguard their lives, the club’s reputation, and its legacy.

On this page (4)
  1. 1 Events in order (15)
  2. 2 Timeline questions answered
  3. 3 Movie threads
  4. 4 Every angle

15 events in order · contains spoilers

Rifle Club Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Rifle Club (2024) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Birthday party for Bichu

    Dayanand Bhare hosts a birthday party for his son Bichu in Mangalore. Bichu becomes infatuated with dancer Nadiya and attempts to kiss her. Nadiya’s partner, Ali, intervenes and strikes Bichu, causing him to fall into a dumpster.

    When
    1991
    Where
    Mangalore
  2. Ali and Nadiya flee; seek refuge in Kannur

    Furious after the incident, Dayanand dispatches his men to capture Ali and Nadiya. The couple escapes and travels to Kannur in search of safety, hoping to reach Ali's cousin Shajahan, an actor preparing for a hunter role in the film Vetamrugam.

    Where
    Kannur
  3. Shajahan joins a rifle club to sharpen his acting

    Shajahan travels to Sulthan Bathery and joins a rifle club to polish his method acting for the hunter-themed film. The club is led by Kuzhiveli Lonappan with secretary Avaran, and is treated as an extended family of skilled hunters.

    Where
    Sulthan Bathery
  4. Ali and Nadiya arrive at the rifle club

    Ali and Nadiya reach the rifle club and are sheltered by Shajahan and the other members. Shajahan and Avaran practice hunting in the forest with the club, demonstrating the group's camaraderie.

    Where
    Rifle club, Sulthan Bathery
  5. Ittiyanam humiliates Bheera at the club

    During the club's routine, Ittiyanam humiliates Bheera, fueling his anger and desire for revenge. The insult becomes a personal grievance that will later influence the attack on the club.

    Where
    Rifle club, Sulthan Bathery
  6. Bheera tracks the couple and launches an attack

    Bheera locates Ali and Nadiya at the rifle club and launches an assault with his gang. The club members defend themselves, but the attackers push through, leaving casualties behind.

    Where
    Rifle club, Sulthan Bathery
  7. The club fights back; most attackers are killed

    The club retaliates with determined resistance, killing all attackers except Bheera and Dayanand’s associate Chittappa. The clash exposes the club's lethal competence and unity under pressure.

    Where
    Rifle club, Sulthan Bathery
  8. Dr. Lazar offers to treat Bheera; he refuses

    Dr. Lazar, Ittiyanam’s ex-husband, offers medical help to Bheera for his injuries. Bheera refuses the aid, choosing vengeance over healing as the confrontation escalates.

    Where
    Rifle club vicinity
  9. Dayanand arrives; takes Bheera away; Bheera dies

    Dayanand arrives at the scene and forcibly removes Bheera, but the injuries prove fatal for him. The death hardens Dayanand's resolve to target the club and its supporters.

    Where
    Rifle club vicinity
  10. Dayanand vows revenge and plans another assault

    Following Bheera’s death, Dayanand swears revenge and organizes a second assault on the rifle club. He mobilizes his men to break the club’s defenses and retrieve their honor.

    Where
    Around the rifle club
  11. Sisily signals danger; sends the dog with a message

    As the second assault unfolds, Avaran’s wife Sisily fires a flare to warn him and then sends their dog with a message through the forest. The effort underlines the tense, nearby danger facing the club.

    Where
    Forest near Sulthan Bathery
  12. The dog is killed by a tiger; reinforcements respond

    The brave dog is killed by a tiger while carrying the message, illustrating nature’s interference in the human conflict. Avaran and Shajahan receive the alarm and hurry back toward the club to reinforce the defense.

    Where
    Forest near Sulthan Bathery
  13. Avaran and Shajahan return and repel the attackers

    Avaran and Shajahan reach the club just in time to mount a counter-attack. They fight alongside the other members, gradually turning the battle in the club’s favor.

    Where
    Rifle club, Sulthan Bathery
  14. Shajahan overcomes fear and joins the final stand

    Shajahan overcomes his fears and fights confidently during the final stand with the club. This marks his full commitment to the group and his character’s growth.

    Where
    Rifle club vicinity
  15. Final confrontation ends Dayanand; safety is secured

    In the climactic moment, the rifle club confronts Dayanand directly and kills him. With Dayanand dead, the club, along with Ali and Nadiya, is secured and their safety is ensured.

    Where
    Rifle club vicinity

Last updated: October 05, 2025 at 11:26

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Timeline questions answered

Rifle Club Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Rifle Club (2024): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Ali kill Bichu at the birthday party?

Ali intervened when Bichu tried to kiss his partner Nadiya during the birthday celebration. When Bichu grabbed Nadiya, Ali struck him in defense, causing Bichu to fall into a dumpster several levels below. The fall proved fatal, turning what started as a protective act into a deadly incident that triggered Dayanand's revenge.

  • ali
  • bichu
  • nadiya
  • birthday party
  • death
  • fatal fall
Q2

Why did Dayanand target the rifle club?

After Bichu's death, Dayanand sent his men to capture Ali and Nadiya, who fled to Kannur and then took refuge at the rifle club in Sulthan Bathery. The club became the sanctuary for the couple, making it the central obstacle to Dayanand's revenge. When Bheera's attack failed, Dayanand himself led a second assault to destroy the club and eliminate everyone protecting Ali and Nadiya.

Foreshadowing: The club's reputation as a tight-knit group of skilled hunters made it a formidable opponent, but also a direct target for Dayanand's wrath.

  • dayanand
  • rifle club
  • revenge
  • attack
  • ali
  • nadiya
Q3

Why was Bheera so determined to get revenge?

Bheera's vengeance was driven by two reasons: the death of his brother Bichu at Ali's hands, and the personal humiliation he suffered at the hands of Ittiyanam at the rifle club. This combination of familial loss and personal insult fueled Bheera's brutal attack on the club, making him willing to lead a deadly assault despite the risks.

Foreshadowing: Ittiyanam's humiliation of Bheera during the club's routine planted the seeds for the violent confrontation that followed.

  • bheera
  • revenge
  • bichu
  • humiliation
  • ittiyanam
  • brother
Q4

Why did Shajahan join the rifle club?

Shajahan is an actor preparing for a hunter role in the film Vetamrugam. He joined the rifle club to polish his method acting skills, believing that real training with skilled hunters would give him the authenticity needed for the role. His connection to Ali (cousins) also made the club a natural place to shelter the fleeing couple.

  • shajahan
  • rifle club
  • actor
  • method acting
  • veteramugam
  • hunter role
Q5

Why did Bheera refuse Dr. Lazar's medical help?

Dr. Lazar, who happened to be Ittiyanam's ex-husband, offered to treat Bheera's injuries after the first attack. However, Bheera refused because his anger and desire for vengeance were stronger than his need for healing. The personal connection between Dr. Lazar and Ittiyanam, the man who had humiliated Bheera, likely made the offer even more unacceptable.

  • bheera
  • dr lazar
  • medical help
  • refusal
  • ittiyanam
  • revenge
Q6

How did the rifle club survive the first attack?

Despite being caught off guard by Bheera's assault, the club members fought back with deadly efficiency. Their experience as skilled hunters and their unity under pressure allowed them to kill all attackers except Bheera and Dayanand's associate Chittappan. The club's reputation as a formidable group of marksmen proved justified during the confrontation.

  • rifle club
  • first attack
  • survival
  • fight
  • bheera
  • chittappan
Q7

Why did Sisily send a dog to warn Avaran instead of directly reaching him?

When Dayanand launched the second assault, Sisily first fired a flare to warn Avaran but failed to catch his attention in the forest. Desperate to get the message through, she sent their dog with a message. The dog managed to deliver the warning to Avaran and Shajahan before being killed by a tiger, buying crucial time for the club's defense.

  • sisily
  • dog
  • warning
  • avaran
  • tiger
  • message
  • flare
Q8

How did Shajahan overcome his fear to fight?

Shajahan initially joined the rifle club primarily for method acting rather than combat readiness. However, when the second assault threatened his cousins Ali and Nadiya along with his new community, he was forced to confront his fears. The imminent danger and the death of the dog delivering the warning spurred him to fight alongside the club members during the final stand.

  • shajahan
  • fear
  • fight
  • overcome
  • growth
  • final stand
Q9

Why was Ittiyanam's humiliation of Bheera significant?

Ittiyanam humiliated Bheera during one of the rifle club's routine sessions, adding a personal grievance to Bheera's already existing motivation for revenge after Bichu's death. This insult made Bheera's attack on the club not just about family vengeance but also about reclaiming his dignity, driving him to lead the brutal assault despite the danger.

  • ittiyanam
  • bheera
  • humiliation
  • revenge
  • rifle club
  • personal grievance
Q10

How did the rifle club defeat Dayanand in the final battle?

The final confrontation saw the rifle club, now reinforced by Ali and Nadiya fighting alongside them, hold firm against Dayanand's assault. With Avaran and Shajahan returning from the forest to join the defense, the club members combined their hunting skills and numerical advantage to gradually turn the tide. In the climactic moment, Dayanand was killed, ending the threat and securing the club's survival.

  • dayanand
  • final battle
  • rifle club
  • defeat
  • death
  • victory
Q11

Why did Dayanand kill his son Bheera?

Dayanand did not intentionally kill his son Bheera. After the first attack failed, Dayanand arrived at the scene and took Bheera away, hoping to save him. However, Bheera's injuries from the fight were too severe, and he died from his wounds. Dayanand's failure to save his son only strengthened his resolve to destroy the rifle club in revenge.

  • dayanand
  • bheera
  • death
  • father
  • injuries
  • revenge
Q12

Why was the tiger included in the story?

The tiger served as a dramatic plot device that heightened the tension during the second assault. While the dog successfully delivered Sisily's warning through the forest, it was killed by the tiger, adding a tragic element to the sequence. This moment also underscored the dual threats the characters faced, both human violence and nature's danger, as Avaran and Shajahan raced back to defend the club.

  • tiger
  • dog
  • death
  • forest
  • warning
  • danger

Movie threads

More Movies Like Rifle Club, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Rifle Club tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Community under siege movies like Rifle Club

Groups in remote locations must unite and fight back against overwhelming attackers. If you enjoyed Rifle Club's story of a group defending their home from attackers, you'll find similar high-stakes thrills here. This list features movies where a community bands together for survival against a violent siege, focusing on collective action, tense standoffs, and explosive final confrontations.

  • tense
  • urgent
  • hopeful
  • cathartic
  • brutal
  • dangerous
  • Tone: tense, urgent, hopeful
  • Pacing: fast, building to a climax
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically begin with a peaceful community being violently targeted. The narrative follows the group's realization of the threat, their initial struggles, and their gradual organization into a cohesive defensive unit. The climax is a large-scale, action-packed confrontation where the community's resourcefulness and unity are put to the ultimate test.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped together because they share a core premise of communal defense against invasion. They create a specific tension from the 'us versus them' dynamic, emphasize teamwork over individual heroism, and deliver catharsis through the group's hard-won victory against overwhelming odds.

Cathartic revenge action movies like Rifle Club

Violent, fast-paced stories where vengeance leads to a hard-won but satisfying conclusion. Fans of Rifle Club's blend of brutal violence and hopeful ending will appreciate these films. Discover similar stories where a revenge-driven plot fuels fast-paced action, leading to a emotionally heavy but ultimately satisfying and cathartic victory for the heroes.

  • vengeful
  • brutal
  • cathartic
  • hopeful
  • tense
  • urgent
  • Tone: tense, vengeful, cathartic
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a grievous wrong (often a murder) that incites the protagonist or group to seek vengeance. The journey is linear and action-focused, with escalating confrontations against the antagonistic force. The emotional arc moves from tragedy and anger to determination, culminating in a final, decisive confrontation that provides closure and a sense of restored justice.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared emotional recipe: they begin with a heavy, tragic impetus, maintain a tense and fast pace through violent action, and crucially, deliver a happy or hopeful ending that provides emotional release. This balance of dark themes with uplifting resolution is the core connecting element.

Every angle

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