Saani Kaayidham

Saani Kaayidham

Year: 2022

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Arun Matheswaran

Echo Score: 75
ActionDramaCrimeRomanceThrillers and murder mysteries

A police constable from an oppressed caste and her half-brother go after the dominant caste men who raped her and burned her husband and kid alive.

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1

Ponni's family goals ignite conflict

In 1989, Ponni dedicates herself to ensuring Dhanam's education and a responsible future for her family. Maari, a mill worker, dreams of challenging caste barriers by entering local politics. Their ambitions put them at odds with the powerful mill owner and his relatives, setting the stage for a confrontation.

1989 Ponni's village
2

Maari provokes a backlash from Perumal's clan

Maari retaliates by humiliating Perumal and his relatives, sparking a cycle of resentment. The act deepens the fault lines between the working family and the upper-caste landlords. The village atmosphere grows tense as old enmities flare up.

Mill area and village
3

House destroyed and Ponni assaulted

Perumal and his relatives burn Ponni's house while she, Maari, and Dhanam sleep inside. They later lure Ponni with a false pretence and sexually assault her, but they leave her alive, knowing her status as a policewoman could trigger legal trouble for them.

Ponni's house
4

Ponni seeks justice but faces a lenient court

Ponni pursues justice in court, but the culprits use their influence to secure only a minor sentence. The verdict reinforces the sense of injustice and motivates Ponni to take matters into her own hands.

Court
5

Ponni vows revenge and teams up with Sangayya

Reeling from the assault, Ponni swears revenge and teams up with her half-brother Sangayya, who shares a bitter history with the upper-caste landlords. The alliance marks a turning point in her plan for retribution.

Village outskirts
6

Reconciliation and renewed partnership

Ponni and Sangayya reconcile after recognizing a shared burden and a bond formed through Dhanam. Together, they commit to pursuing justice for what happened that night.

Village
7

Rani located; Ponni closes in on the men

The duo finds Rani in an abandoned building and Ponni confronts and eliminates her as part of their plan. They also uncover the locations of Perumal's men and prepare for further action.

Abandoned building
8

Torture and death of Anbu

Ponni and Sangayya torture Anbu and finish him, pushing the search for the gang deeper. The act demonstrates their ruthless resolve to dismantle the criminals' network.

Unknown location
9

Giri's pursuit and the fall of Perumal's faction

Perumal comes under pressure as his younger brother Giri, who had aided the group in hiding, pursues him due to an inheritance dispute. Giri loses his life in the ensuing conflict, altering the power dynamics.

Unknown location
10

Sudalai's safety and Ponni's insistence on innocence

Sudalai, Dhanam's close friend who survived the fateful night, is kept safe at Ponni's insistence that he was not involved. Sangayya takes Sudalai to a hiding spot as the danger closes in.

Nearby hiding spot
11

Vasu abducted; Ponni enacts brutal justice

Sangayya burns a lodge and abducts Vasu. Ponni then pours acid on him and brutally ends his life, continuing their campaign against the perpetrators.

Lodge
12

Van chase and confrontation with Giri's men

Ponni uses a van to ram into Giri and his henchmen after one of the goons stabs Sangayya, with Giri narrowly surviving the ambush and escaping.

Streets outside
13

Final confrontation at the cinema

The last targets, Maini and Deva, are tracked to a cinema theatre. Sangayya hacks off Maini's hand and decapitates him, while Deva is killed by Ponni and Sangayya’s ongoing assault.

Cinema theatre
14

Sangayya's sacrifice and Giri's demise

Giri arrives with reinforcements, but Sangayya sacrifices himself by blowing up the van with gas cylinders, killing the reinforcements and Giri in the blast. Ponni is left devastated by the loss and the violence she has unleashed.

Road outside cinema
15

Resolution: Sudalai is safe, and Ponni moves on

After a period of recovery, Ponni departs with Sudalai, learning that Sudalai was innocent of the assault. The cycle of vengeance closes as she steps into a gentler future with her nephew.

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Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:24

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