Saba Nayagan

Saba Nayagan

Year: 2023

Runtime: 155 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: C.S. Karthikeyan

ComedyRomance

This coming-of-age drama portrays Saba's journey through his formative years, exploring the complexities of friendship and the joys of first romance. The film follows him as he navigates the challenges and triumphs that shape his path towards adulthood, revealing a portrait of a young man discovering himself and the world around him.

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1

Saba's arrest in 2016 in Chennai

Saba is caught drunk and involved in a public nuisance in Chennai. He pleads with the police to release him, but only the officer who listens to his love story decides to let him go. He begins narrating his life story to pass the time inside the police jeep.

2016 Chennai
2

Saba's school love in Erode

In 2008, Saba, then in eleventh grade, develops a crush on Eesha but struggles to express his feelings. He learns from friends that she is interested in Ashwin, a twelfth grader, but later finds out she talks casually with him, not in love. Saba feels disappointed but doesn't confess his love at that time.

2008 Erode
3

School farewell and heartbreak

On the farewell day of school in 2009, Saba hopes to confess his love to Eesha but refrains due to his friend SS Karthik. Meanwhile, Karthik is heartbroken after Gayathri rejects his proposal. Saba leaves school without speaking to Eesha and later joins college in Coimbatore, where he meets Riya and falls in love again.

2009 Erode and Coimbatore
4

Saba's college romance and Gokul’s betrayal

At engineering college, Saba introduces Riya to his friend Gokul, hoping he can act as a messenger to Riya. However, Gokul and Riya fall in love, leaving Saba single once more. He continues his life balancing relationships and friendship.

2009-2010 Coimbatore
5

Reunion with Eesha in Chennai

After graduation, Saba meets Eesha at her boutique in Chennai, where they realize they knew each other from school. Eesha introduces him to Gayathri, who has knowledge of his school days. Saba helps Eesha’s sister Preethi, strengthening his connection with her family.

Post-2010 Chennai
6

Eesha’s friendship and romantic tension

Eesha and Saba grow closer, and Eesha introduces him to her friends, including Aravinth. When Eesha confronts SS Karthik's pretentiousness, she slaps him after discovering his lies. Saba records a video ending his relationship with Eesha as instructed by SS Karthik, causing emotional turmoil.

Post-2010 Chennai
7

Saba’s continued love for Eesha

Despite ending their relationship, Saba remains mesmerized by Eesha, especially when he sees her in a saree. He struggles to move on, but he still cares deeply for her, revealing lingering feelings and emotional conflict.

Post-2010 Chennai
8

Joining MBA college and falling in love again

Saba enrolls in an MBA college, where he meets Megha. They develop a close bond and eventually fall in love. Saba finds happiness again, and their relationship marks a positive turning point in his love journey.

Post-2010 Unknown college campus
9

Saving the police from goons

During the police jeep journey, goons attempt to attack the officers, but Saba intervenes and saves them. The sub-inspector Vishnu thanks Saba, not just for saving his life but also for helping him understand love better.

During the arrest in 2016 On the road
10

Sub-inspector's love advice and breakup decision

Vishnu shares that in college, he had five friends and was advised to fall in love with Deepthi, which he did, leading to a breakup. Saba listens as Vishnu reflects on love and decisions, demonstrating life lessons learned along his journey.

2016 On the police jeep
11

SVB school reunion and revelation

The film concludes with a reunion of SVB school alumni. Saba reveals he faked his love story and arrest to help Vishnu realize what a soulmate truly is. The event ends with Saba and Deepthi sharing a meaningful glance, hinting at a future together.

Post-2016 School reunion hall

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:13

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