Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans

Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans

Year: 1993

Runtime: 149 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Shaji Kailas

ActionDrama

Goplakrishnan (Jagadish), a bright newspaper boy from Hindustan Colony, enters politics with his friends, runs for office and wins a landslide. He promises free policing and a clean law‑order system. Meanwhile, dynamic young officer Mohammed Iqbal (Siddique) is tasked with purging the capital city of goons and restoring order.

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1

Gopalakrishnan is fielded as a candidate from Hindustan Colony

Kunhikannan Nambiar uses his influence to field Gopalakrishnan, an educated youth with no political experience, as the party candidate in the vacated seat. The Hindustan Colony workers rally behind him, banking on his popular appeal. He wins the election with a stunning majority.

Hindustan Colony
2

Gopalakrishnan becomes Home Minister under Nambiar's plan

During a party meeting, Nambiar pushes hard for a ministry for Gopalakrishnan and Govinda Menon reluctantly agrees to accept him as a candidate for the Home Ministry. Nambiar’s real motive is to control the ministry and facilitate weapons flow. Gopalakrishnan, unaware of the scheme, assumes the post and begins his duties.

State capital
3

Gopalakrishnan initiates policing reforms

Gopalakrishnan uses his position to promise free policing and a cleansing of law and order. He earns the support of Govinda Menon and the public who see him as an honest reformer. His approach unsettles Nambiar, who fears losing influence.

State capital
4

Iqbal is appointed police commissioner to clean the city

Mohammed Iqbal is tasked with cleaning up the city and begins taking down Nambiar’s goons. He arrests several of Nambiar’s men, drawing the ire of the veteran politician. The minister’s inaction on releasing the goons heightens the political tension.

State capital city
5

Nambiar initiates movement to divide Hindustan Colony

Nambiar’s plan to ignite communal violence begins with sowing distrust among Hindustan Colony residents. Minor scuffles break out as tensions rise under his influence. Subair tries to mediate outside the political arena.

Hindustan Colony
6

Temple and mosque raids trigger a larger crisis

Police raid temples and mosques on the Home minister’s orders, and deadly weapons are found, sparking public outcry. The raids widen the rift between communities and strain the government. The controversy exposes the manipulation behind the violence.

Hindustan Colony and city
7

Nambiar’s riot plan erupts in Hindustan Colony

A full-scale communal riot erupts, with Nambiar’s goons torching houses and assaulting residents, especially women. Subair’s sister is attacked as the violence spirals out of control. The colony descends into chaos under the leadership of Nambiar.

Hindustan Colony
8

Gopalakrishnan faces protest and resigns

As the violence escalates, Gopalakrishnan is accused by the public of mass murder and is pressured to resign. Govinda Menon refuses to accept his resignation and instead urges him to expose the real culprits. Gopalakrishnan confronts the challenge, balancing law and public pressure.

Hindustan Colony / State capital
9

Gopalakrishnan raids Nambiar’s stores with a mob

Following Govinda Menon’s directive, Gopalakrishnan, supported by a mob, raids the stores and garages of Nambiar, seizing explosives and weapons. The action signals a bold move to unmask the masterminds behind the violence. The crowd grows in support as they seek justice.

Hindustan Colony
10

The mob attacks and burns Nambiar and his partners

Driven by the search for accountability, the mob confronts Nambiar and his associates, setting them on fire. The attack effectively ends Nambiar's grip on the underworld and politics in the colony. Public sentiment shifts towards Gopalakrishnan’s anti-corruption stance.

Hindustan Colony
11

Govinda Menon acknowledges Gopalakrishnan’s power

With the real culprits exposed, Govinda Menon publicly supports Gopalakrishnan and praises his bold policing approach. The governor’s backing legitimizes the reform and the public begins to trust the new order. Gopalakrishnan reinforces his commitment to a free policing system.

State capital
12

Post-crisis state of flux and new leadership

The state remains in political flux with factionalism and infighting, but the Hindustan Colony episode reshapes power dynamics. Gopalakrishnan’s actions redirect the public discourse toward accountability and rule of law. The narrative closes with a sense of reform beginning to take root, even as tensions linger.

Kerala (state capital)

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