Sivakasi

Sivakasi

Year: 2005

Runtime: 180 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Perarasu

ActionDrama

After being compelled to leave his home as a child because of a crime committed by his elder brother Udayappa, Muthappa grows up away from his family. Upon his return he discovers the extent of Udayappa’s wrongdoing and, driven by a sense of betrayal, resolves to confront and punish his brother for his actions.

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1

Sivakasi and Hema fall in love

During a series of incidents, Sivakasi and Hema meet and form a connection. Their bond grows despite the weight of Sivakasi's troubled past. The evolving romance becomes the emotional center of the story.

2

Hema's family opposes and Sivakasi is expelled

Hema’s father approves the match, but her brothers argue that Sivakasi’s current income is insufficient to support Hema. Sivakasi throws the brothers out of the house, asserting his commitment to her. The confrontation marks the first serious obstacle to their plans.

Hema's home
3

Sivakasi reveals his true name and the 15-year incident

Sivakasi reveals that his real name is Muthappa and explains how he was falsely blamed for a cracker incident near a possessed dancer 15 years earlier. The actual culprit was his brother Udayappa, which forced him to flee his family. Hema begins to understand the deeper weight of his past.

15 years ago Family home
4

Return and MLA discovery

Hema pushes for marriage only with family consent, and Sivakasi returns to his village to confront the truth. He learns that Udayappa is now an MLA, thanks to his mother-in-law Moolimungari’s influence. The revelation raises the stakes for their union.

Present Village
5

An Anonymous plan to help the family

Sivakasi resolves to lift his mother Thangam, sister Vairam, and the impoverished Ramalingam family, doing so anonymously to avoid complicating their lives. He begins quietly providing support and resources. This quiet generosity becomes a central motive of his character.

Present Sivakasi's home / village
6

Past grievance and violent confrontation

A confidant recounts how Meiyappa died after Udayappa claimed Thangam had affairs. Enraged, Sivakasi beats Udayappa and his men, using a fake identity to avoid direct recognition. The confrontation cements Sivakasi’s fierce defense of his family.

Past (flashback) Village
7

Property dispute and the body double scheme

Udayappa tries to sell the ancestral property, but Sivakasi reminds buyers that only Muthappa’s signature can sanction the sale. To bypass this, Udayappa stages a fake body to resemble Muthappa. Sivakasi counters by inserting a note demanding donation of his share, and the note is found valid, exposing Udayappa’s deception.

Present Ancestral home / village
8

MLA bid and Vairam's contest

Udayappa registers his MLA candidacy, and Vairam challenges him with Sivakasi’s money supporting her. The campaign becomes a proxy battle for control of the family’s future. The political maneuvering deepens the conflict.

Present Village
9

Threats at the house and palm-burn

Udayappa visits Sivakasi’s house and Hema claims that Muthappa and Sivakasi are friends, which inflames him. Thangam feels threatened as the feud escalates, and Sivakasi burns his palms as a symbolic act of resolve. The confrontation hardens the community’s opinion against Udayappa.

Evening / Present Sivakasi's home
10

Ramalingam kidnapped; Vairam attacked

At night, Vairam sees Ramalingam being kidnapped by someone she suspects is Udayappa, but the victim is actually Sivakasi in disguise. When she confronts Udayappa, he strikes her, earning sympathy votes from onlookers. The incident shifts public opinion further against Udayappa and in favor of Sivakasi.

Night Village
11

Public sentiment turns against the conspirators

Sivakasi stages a fake threat against Vairam to trigger Udayappa’s attack on villagers, turning public opinion against him and Moolimungari. The community begins to rally behind Sivakasi as the truth about their corruption emerges. The tide of support shifts decisively.

Present Village
12

Ramalingam's return and political win

Sivakasi persuades Udayappa to sign over all ancestral property in exchange for Ramalingam’s return. Vairam wins the election and regains the family fortune, restoring their old state. Ramalingam and Kayalvizhi are freed, and the truth about Muthappa’s identity becomes known.

Present Village
13

Final reconciliation and marriage

With Udayappa reconciled and Muthappa’s true identity revealed, Sivakasi and Hema finally marry, sealing their triumph over the family’s feuds. The community witnesses a new beginning for Sivakasi’s clan and a renewed hope for its future.

End

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