Sakhavu

Sakhavu

Year: 2017

Runtime: 163 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Sidhartha Siva

Drama

Krishna Kumar aspires to climb the political ladder, but finds himself lacking the principles expected of a true comrade. Driven and ambitious, he's willing to eliminate anyone who stands in his path, even close friends. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters veteran comrade Krishnan, and the film explores the impact of this influential figure on Krishna Kumar's life and political ambitions.

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1

Kichu's plan to rise by crushing rivals

Kichu is a ruthless youth wing leader aiming to reach a higher position in the SFK by destroying competitors within his party. He schemes to arrange beatings for his rival, even if the rival is a close friend. This shows his willingness to use violence and manipulation to win power.

district level
2

Hospital summons: blood donation and forced visit

Kuriachan calls Kichu to donate his rare blood type O negative for a comrade. Kichu tries to escape, telling his friend Mahesh he'll get the hell out, but he ends up going. In the hospital, he creates a scene and has an acquaintance fetch him food.

hospital
3

The chief minister visits the wounded comrade

The recipient attracts the attention of the chief minister, surprising Kichu who expected a lesser comrade. He learns of the comrade's importance and asks Prabhakaran about him. This moment deepens Kichu's curiosity about Krishnan.

hospital
4

Prabhakaran reveals Krishnan's backstory

Prabhakaran starts telling the story of comrade Krishnan to Kichu, revealing a life of struggle and sacrifice. The tale spans Krishnan's work in Peerumedu, wage battles, and land clashes. The narrative challenges Kichu to reconsider his own path.

hospital
5

Krishnan is sent to Peerumedu to boost party influence

Krishnan is dispatched to Peerumedu by the district committee to expand the party's reach. He mobilizes workers who push for fair wages at the tea estate. This assignment marks the start of his public resistance against exploitation.

Peerumedu
6

Krishnan leads a wage strike at the tea estate

Krishnan organizes a strike to demand fair wages for the tea workers. The workers win a wage increase after the protest. The move cements Krishnan's reputation as a fighter for workers' rights.

tea estate
7

Krishnan confronts the landlord and expands the struggle

Krishnan and his party confront a Brahmin landlord who pays Tamil workers low wages. When negotiations fail, Krishnan's followers and the local workers cultivate on the landlord's land to press their demands. The effort yields a strong show of solidarity and a higher yield.

landlord's land
8

Krishnan marries comrade Janaki

Krishnan promises to marry Janaki and they wed after a sequence of events. The marriage strengthens his standing within the party and his personal life. The marriage marks a personal milestone in his political journey.

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9

Krishnan suffers a stroke and becomes partially paralyzed

Years later Krishnan suffers a stroke that leaves him partially paralyzed. His health challenges threaten the movement around him, while memories of his earlier victories haunt the community. The factory's fate hangs on his recovery and leadership.

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10

Krishnan seeks to revive the estate with a rich man

Krishnan visits a wealthy man who had benefited from his support in the past. The man agrees to help buy the estate and place Krishnan on the governing body, in exchange for political backing. Tony has already captured some land and Krishnan vows to secure control.

wealthy man's residence
11

Tony captures land; Krishnan orders the resort closed

A young man named Tony has taken control of part of the estate's land. Krishnan orders the rival resort closed as a display of authority and to protect his new arrangement. The confrontation foreshadows the looming conflict.

estate
12

Tony stabs Krishnan; Krishnan's surgery and Kichu's awakening

Tony stabs Krishnan at night, attempting to consolidate his hold on the estate. Krishnan's surgery is successful and he begins to recover. Kichu, moved by Krishnan's life, hesitates to see him but starts to rethink his own path.

estate/hospital
13

Kichu and youth wing seek Krishnan's legacy in Peerumedu

Kichu travels to Peerumedu with his youth wing comrades to beat Tony and assert control. He proclaims that Krishnan's legacy will be continued through their actions. The ending signals a new generation ready to carry forward Krishnan's ideals.

Peerumedu

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