Three Kings

Three Kings

Year: 2011

Runtime: 123 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: V. K. Prakash

Comedy

Three estranged brothers, each a prince of a royal dynasty, embark on a perilous quest to locate a hidden treasure. Along the way they confront lingering rivalries and uncover a mysterious secret that forces them to face their past, ultimately resolving the conflicts that have divided them.

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1

Rivalry and debt bind the cousins

Shanku, Ram, and Bhasi are perpetually at odds, turning every opportunity into a fight. Their stubborn pride fuels a cycle of trouble for the family. Their parents borrow money from Dinakaran and lease the palace to cover the growing debt.

Childhood Palace
2

A risky theft plan with Dinakaran's daughters

With debts mounting, the trio plots to steal papers from Dinakaran's house, enlisting his daughters who are also their girlfriends. They hope to uncover a way to reclaim the palace and wealth. The plan reveals how far they are willing to go for a prize.

Debt crisis Dinakaran's house
3

Caught and handed to the police

Dinakaran catches them in the act and the trio is handed over to the police. In custody, they begin to reflect on how their rivalry led them into this mess. The incident sets the stage for a quest that could change their fortunes.

After arrest Police lockup
4

The blind man's treasure bargain

A blind man in the lockup claims a Tipu Sultan-era treasure lies somewhere in Naga Halli, Mysore forest. He offers to guide them in exchange for a portion of the treasure. The possibility of riches rekindles their interest in teaming up.

Night in lockup Police lockup
5

Map handed over as the man dies

The man grows ill and dies en route to the hospital, but not before handing the map to the three. The map promises a path to the fabled treasure. With this clue, the cousins resolve to travel to Mysore together, despite past rivalries.

Night Lockup / hospital route
6

The three race to Mysore on separate paths

The trio departs for Mysore, each taking a different route and racing to outpace the others. Pride and impatience drive them, but the shared treasure keeps pulling them back together. The journey tests their wits and tempers in equal measure.

Mysore and routes
7

Realization of map pieces and forced unity

Along the way they discover that each holds only one portion of the map, and their isolation makes little sense. The revelation forces them to join forces to complete the map. They set aside their rivalries long enough to pursue the treasure as a team.

On the road to Mysore
8

Treasure arrives as a staged reality show

They finally reach the supposed treasure, only to learn it is a forged performance for a reality show. Cameras capture their fights and humiliating moments, broadcast for public entertainment. The revelation shatters their sense of purpose and pride.

Cave / treasure site
9

The real idol is taken, the fake idol exposed

During a heated clash in the cave, they misplace the channel's gold idol and end up stealing the real golden idol instead. Their fortunes shift abruptly as the real prize suddenly falls into their hands. The channel's plan backfires, and they suddenly stand as unwitting beneficiaries of the ruse.

Cave
10

Wealth, power, and the palace reclaimed

With the real idol in their possession, they become rich enough to reclaim the palace from Dinakaran. The debt burden is lifted as they secure their family’s future. Their status shifts from schemers to rightful owners of the royal fortune.

Palace
11

Marriage and the next generation

The three cousins marry their girlfriends and start families, each with a wife and child. The newly formed families celebrate their fortunes together. A sense of stability finally settles over the once-troubled clan.

Palace
12

The legacy continues: children at odds

In the final scene, the three children of the brothers are shown squabbling just as their fathers did. The cycle of rivalry appears to continue, suggesting history will repeat itself. The film closes on a note that legacy remains even after wealth.

Future Palace

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:59

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