Super Kudumbam

Super Kudumbam

Year: 2001

Runtime: 141 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: R. K. Kalaimani

Comedy

Arun needs a rental house and pretends he is married to meet the landlord’s requirement. He recruits Shanthi, a rough‑around‑the‑edges girl from the slums, to pose as his wife. As they share a home, unexpected bonds form, leading the pair to fall in love and eventually marry for real.

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Timeline – Super Kudumbam (2001)

Trace every key event in Super Kudumbam (2001) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Arun and Hari's friendship and Abhirami's secret love

Arun and Hari are close friends who work as bank employees. Abhirami secretly loves Arun and tracks his daily life from the opposite mansion, staying in touch with him over the phone to express her affection.

City neighborhood
2

Abhirami agrees to meet Arun

After persistent requests from Arun, she finally agrees to meet him to reciprocate her love. This moment sets the stage for their relationship to begin and for Arun to hope for a real connection.

Arun's residence area
3

Shanthi steals Abhirami's scooter and crosses paths with Arun

Shanthi, a pickpocket, steals Abhirami's scooter and happens to encounter Arun. He mistakenly thinks she is Abhirami and offers help, even lending money when she is conned, believing he is assisting the woman he loves.

City street
4

Abhirami apologizes; revelation of true identity

That night, Abhirami calls to apologize for missing the meet, but Arun accuses her of lying and conning him for money. She then reveals her true self, leaving Arun stunned and remorseful about his harsh reaction.

That night Arun's home
5

Hari falls for Sowmiya

Hari develops a crush on Sowmiya, a tomboyish daughter of a retired military major, drawn to her straightforward and open-minded nature. The infatuation leads him to consider a future with her.

City
6

Arun and Shanthi pose as husband and wife to secure a home

To get a rent house in the Major's Mansion, Hari engineers a ruse in which Arun and Shanthi pretend to be married. The plan is designed to impress Sowmiya's father and support the idea of an inter-caste marriage.

Major's Mansion
7

Grand engagement at the Major's Mansion

The fake marriage leads to a grand engagement for Hari and Sowmiya at the Major's Mansion. The ceremony brings together families and heightens the pressure on everyone involved. The event also underscores the complexities of the relationships.

Major's Mansion
8

Arun drinks and rapes Shanthi thinking she is Abhirami

During the engagement party, Arun becomes drunk and, believing Shanthi to be Abhirami, assaults her and rapes her. The act scars Shanthi and leaves her pregnant.

That night Major's Mansion
9

Pregnancy revealed during Hari's marriage

The pregnancy resulting from the assault is revealed during Hari and Sowmiya's marriage. The revelation triggers shock and new complications for everyone involved.

Wedding venue
10

Shanthi's uncle's coercion and Arun's confrontation

Shanthi's unscrupulous uncle attempts to coerce her sexually, prompting anger and a direct confrontation. Arun fights back, defending Shanthi and driving the intruding threat away.

Uncle's residence
11

Shanthi's suicide attempt and Arun's rescue

Overwhelmed by the events, Shanthi attempts suicide by setting herself on fire. Arun arrives in time to rescue her, deepening their bond and rekindling his responsibility toward her.

Shanthi's home
12

Reconciliation and family ties

Arun and Shanthi reconcile, with Arun accepting Shanthi and her sister's children whom she fosters. Abhirami is happy to see them united, and the film closes with a sense of restored family bonds.

Arun's home

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