Saahasam

Saahasam

Year: 2016

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Arun Raj Varma

ActionComedyRomance

After assisting the police in thwarting a bank robbery, Ravi finds himself pursued by the ruthless criminal Bittu. Bittu seeks revenge, initiating a dangerous cat-and-mouse game. To protect himself and his family from Bittu's relentless pursuit, Ravi must outwit his adversary and stay one step ahead.

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Timeline – Saahasam (2016)

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1

Bittu and Varatharajan plot the ₹15 billion bank heist

Bittu, a sharp-witted master robber, teams up with MLA Varatharajan to plan a high-stakes raid on a bank to loot ₹15 billion. They map a meticulous plan, assemble a crew, and set the clock for a flawless execution. The scheme centers on exploiting corrupt systems to pull off the largest heist yet.

Before the heist City bank vault
2

Chance encounter reveals a shortcut to quick money

Ravi Narayan meets Bittu and reveals his appetite for fast money through IPL betting, including the location of the betting ring. Bittu senses opportunity and recruits Ravi while hinting at corrupt shortcuts. The dialogue plants the seed for Ravi’s involvement in the looming crime and the police response.

Shortly after the encounter Betting ring location
3

Police raid; Ravi suspects a tipped-off investigation

Police raid the betting ring and arrest Ravi. During interrogation, Ravi deduces that Bittu tipped off the cops, prompting him to convince ACP Seetharaman to rethink his stance on the case. The suspicion seeds distrust between investigators and the criminals.

During interrogation Raid location
4

Bank robbery succeeds; loot taken to the dumping yard

Bittu executes the bank robbery while the loot is transported by Lala to the city’s dumping yard. The police catch Lala, who resists and is killed by Ravi, further complicating the pursuit. The heist momentum shifts as the money becomes a vulnerable prize.

After the raid Dumping yard
5

Dumping yard burns; money disappears; revenge brews

Ravi reaches the dumping yard to reclaim the money, only to find the yard burnt to ashes and the loot gone. With his brother dead and the cash destroyed, Bittu resolves to kill Ravi and tighten his grip on the operation. The loss sharpens Ravi’s resolve to recover value for the workers who earned the money.

After discovering loss Dumping yard
6

Witness Protection moves Ravi to Coimbatore

To safeguard him, Ravi is moved to Coimbatore under the Witness Protection Program and placed in the care of DIG Sitaram’s household. The new setting provides cover for the investigation to unfold without immediate danger. Ravi’s world shifts from crime watch to protection and watchful waiting.

Post-robbery Coimbatore
7

Ravi meets Madhu; budding alliance grows

Ravi encounters Madhu, a middle-class girl who works with travel agent Murthy, an associate of Bittu. He helps Madhu and, through their growing bond, they uncover details about Bittu’s operation. The alliance deepens as they pursue the truth together.

During protection Coimbatore / travel agent location
8

Fake passports and romance entwine the investigation

Ravi and Madhu assist in arranging fake passports for Bittu’s gang, enabling their escape from India, while their relationship grows. Madhu becomes a crucial ally, helping them piece together Bittu’s network and the crimes he orchestrates. The romance adds urgency to the mission as danger looms.

As the investigation deepens Various locations
9

Bittu escalates violence; Rajamanickam is murdered

Bittu kills Inspector Rajamanickam by planting a bomb in his car and then targets Ravi’s family, hospitalizing Ravi’s father. The ruthless act intensifies Ravi’s determination to retrieve the money for those who worked hard. The violent escalation marks a turning point in the pursuit of justice.

After the murder City
10

Raji kidnapped; framed; DIG Sitaram intervenes

Ravi learns that his sister Raji has been kidnapped and framed for Rajamanickam’s murder after he unknowingly answered a phone bomb activation. DIG Sitaram helps secure her release and provide protection. A deeper conspiracy about how events are manipulated begins to surface.

After Rajamanickam murder City
11

Twist: fake currencies and the dumping yard plan exposed

A twist reveals that Rajamanickam’s death may have been part of a larger plan involving fake currencies exchanged at the dumping yard and then burnt to mislead Ravi. Bittu’s misdirection shows how far the gang will go to shield their loot. The revelation deepens the mystery of what really happened to the money.

Twist moment Dumping yard
12

Final bank confrontation and the return of money

Ravi uses wit to force the thieves to return the money to the bank, and a mob outside the bank disrupts the operation. The confrontation between Ravi and Bittu reaches its peak as truth, loyalty, and law collide. Sitaram’s assistance proves crucial in turning the tide.

Final confrontation Bank
13

Ravi defeats Bittu and rescues Raji

With DIG Sitaram’s support, Ravi defeats Bittu, exposes the stolen money, and rescues his sister Raji. The criminals’ schemes unravel as the law closes in. A sense of justice and perseverance crowns Ravi’s choice to work honestly in the end.

After confrontation
14

Epilogue: a new start and a famous appearance

Ravi lands a job interview and is offered a position with a monthly salary, signaling a fresh start. Nargis Fakhri makes a brief Special Appearance in the Desi Girl song, adding a stylish moment to the film’s mix of players. The story ends on a note of hard work paying off and hope for the future.

After events City

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