Runway

Runway

Year: 2004

Runtime: 132 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Joshiy

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Unni due to financial problems becomes the renowned smuggler Valayar Paramasivam in the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border check post Walayar.

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Timeline – Runway (2004)

Trace every key event in Runway (2004) 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

Gopika's family moves into a new house and Unni's true identity is revealed

Gopika and her father move into a new house where Bharathiyamma stays with her children. It is revealed that Unni Damodar, though presented as an overseas worker, is actually the gangster Valayar Paramashivam who runs a liquor mafia. This sets up the tension between the family and the criminal underworld.

Gopika's new house
2

Unni confesses to Gopika and the marriage plan is proposed

Unni confesses his misdeeds to Gopika, and his mother wants him to marry her. The confession deepens family drama as hidden loyalties collide with expectations of marriage and alliance.

Gopika's home
3

Unni goes to jail; Bhai is the real accused

Unni accepts a four-year imprisonment, but records reveal that Bhai is the actual accused. The revelation upends the family’s story and shifts the criminal balance of power.

Prison
4

Paramashivam returns to help Bhai and clears debts

After leaving jail, Paramashivam notices Bhai has fallen into debt due to cheating by Chinnadan Varkey and his sons. He travels to Valayar and uses cunning to rescue Bhai and his family from the financial trap.

Valayar
5

Paramashivam re-enters the Valayar crime scene

Paramashivam resumes influence in Valayar, reviving his schemes and pulling the Chinnadans into further trouble. The power dynamics in the region tilt once more in favor of Paramashivam.

Valayar
6

Balu becomes Sub-Inspector in Valayar

Balu is posted as Sub-Inspector in the Valayar area and tries to catch Paramashivam without realizing he is his own brother. The ensuing mind games test familial bonds and loyalties.

Valayar
7

Bhai seeks forgiveness for Balu

Bhai grows angry with Balu after the ongoing manipulation, but Paramashivam urges Bhai to forgive his brother since he is family. The request blurs the line between crime and kinship.

Valayar
8

Divakaran exposes Unni’s true identity

Gopika's uncle Divakaran, a jail guard, visits and reveals that Unni is actually Paramashivam. The revelation ostracizes Unni from his family and seals his double life.

Gopika's home
9

Chinnadan kills Johnny and frames Balu

Chinnadan kills Bhai's only son, Johnny, and frames Balu as the killer. The murder intensifies the vendetta and drives Bhai toward drastic action.

Chinnadan's area / Bhai's circle
10

Bhai abducts Balu; Paramashivam intervenes

Blinded by rage, Bhai abducts Balu. Paramashivam steps in and vows to save his brother, laying the groundwork for a climactic confrontation.

Bhai's location
11

Paramashivam reveals the real killer and aids Balu

Paramashivam identifies ring marks on Johnny’s face to prove the killer was SP, not Balu, and pledges to help Balu seek justice. This shifts support back toward the rightful brother.

Valayar / Chinnadan's area
12

Together they eliminate the Chinnadans

Bhai and Paramashivam join forces to kill the Chinnadans by releasing gas and triggering an explosion through a toy plane. The operation removes many enemies from Valayar's underworld.

Chinnadan's house
13

Paramashivam is acquitted; Bhai pleads guilty

In the climax, Paramashivam is acquitted of all charges as Bhai pleads guilty to the crimes. Bhai declares it’s his turn to live a free life, bringing the saga to a close.

Courtroom / Valayar

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