Sumo

Sumo

Year: 2025

Runtime: 118 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: S. P. Hosimin

ComedyDrama

After discovering an unconscious man on a beach, Shiva embarks on an unexpected journey to Japan, drawn into the world of sumo wrestling. He helps his newfound friend uncover his true identity and fight to restore his honor. Through loyalty and courage, Shiva learns that the strength of human connection can transcend cultural differences and overcome formidable challenges.

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Timeline – Sumo (2025)

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1

Police interrogation and Jack's backstory

In a police station, Jack recounts his surfing club's history and introduces his friends Shiva and Kani, along with a mysterious sumo wrestler. He explains a backstory involving a special container and Ganesh, hinting at a larger mystery they will uncover. The retelling hints at a deeper mystery that links to Japan. This opening frames the investigation’s loose ends.

Present Chennai, India – Police Station
2

The sumo wrestler's condition is revealed

Shiva tells the police inspector that the sumo wrestler who washed ashore near Chennai is mentally affected and behaves like a child. He describes how the man tightly clenches Shiva's pinky, suggesting a strange bond. A doctor confirms the condition after they examine him. The moment deepens the mystery surrounding Ganesh's identity.

After landing ashore Chennai, India
3

Decision to bring the sumo wrestler home

Shiva proposes bringing the sumo wrestler to his and Jack's house for care, hoping to learn more about his condition. Jack resists, fearing complications and responsibility. The disagreement creates tension as they debate the best way forward. They proceed to make a decision that will drag them further into Ganesh's past.

Early decision phase Chennai, India
4

Kani's dupatta incident and Yogi Babu’s interest

Kani's dupatta falls and lands on local gangster Yogi Babu, who misreads it as signals of love. He tries to win over her father by drinking with him and staging goofy antics for attention. His actions create disruptions and threaten the safety of the trio. The encounter marks Yogi Babu as a persistent antagonist.

Early events Chennai, India
5

Sumo wrestler's hunger leads to local contests

To satisfy Ganesh's insatiable hunger, they take him to local eating competitions where he devours food with childlike enthusiasm. Spectators react with shock and curiosity as the case unfolds. The lighthearted events also deepen the mystery of Ganesh's condition. The trio remains protective but overwhelmed by his appetite.

Following arrival in home Chennai, India
6

Yogi Babu attacks Ganesh; Shiva intervenes

Jealous of Shiva's influence over Ganesh, Yogi Babu attacks Ganesh with his henchmen. Shiva intervenes, saving Ganesh from the beating. The assault escalates the danger surrounding the group. Ganesh's safety becomes a priority as the confrontation continues.

During the underworld confrontation Chennai, India
7

Ganesh’s name and the Japan clue

They name the sumo wrestler Ganesh during a festival, solidifying his new identity. Shiva notices a Japanese flag in a shop and senses a link to Japan. The moment foreshadows Ganesh's future path beyond India. The bond between Ganesh and Japan becomes a central thread.

During festival period Chennai, India
8

Trip to Japan is arranged

To pursue Ganesh's true identity and career, they hire a travel agent and travel to Japan. Ganesh is urged to rediscover his past as a famous sumo wrestler named Tashiro. The journey shifts the story from local misadventures to international competition.

Travel phase Japan
9

Tashiro's remembered past and master

In Japan, Ganesh recalls his past as Tashiro, including training under a renowned master. He reveals how a Japanese don used him for advertising and then sent him back to India. The memory explains his current confusion and loyalty to his friends. The revelation intensifies the stakes of the upcoming championship.

Reminiscence Japan
10

Ganesh wins the sumo championship

After months of preparation, Ganesh/Tashiro wins the sumo championship, fulfilling a long-sought goal. The victory comes with a dark price: the Japanese don had killed Ganesh's master. The win restores Ganesh's honor and cements his bond with his friends. Their shared sacrifice drives the next chapter of their lives.

During tournament Japan
11

Shiva and Kani depart for Australia

Shiva and Kani leave for Australia, seeking a new start away from the turmoil that followed Ganesh's past. The move signals a new chapter for their relationship and for the trio’s dynamic. Meanwhile, Jack remains in India, struggling with debt tied to his surfing club. The film threads multiple endings together.

After tournament Australia
12

Gold container washes ashore and changes everything

A container filled with gold washes ashore as Jack drinks away his sorrows, bringing sudden luxury into his life. He enjoys his wealth while still setting aside some for the police, hinting at ongoing accountability. The ending loops back to the 'special container' motif and raises questions about the origin of the fortune. The story ends on Jack's conflicted relief and the unresolved fates of Ganesh and the others.

After the trip to Japan Coastal area near Chennai

Last Updated: October 07, 2025 at 09:41

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