Tiyaan

Tiyaan

Year: 2017

Runtime: 168 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Jiyen Krishnakumar

Drama

The story follows Pattabhiramagiri, a Vedic scholar, and his family, whose lives are threatened when a godman and his followers attempt to seize their ancestral home to construct an ashram. Facing opposition, Pattabhiraman is afflicted by a mysterious curse, leaving him vulnerable. He finds unexpected support from a mysterious ally, and together they confront the powerful forces arrayed against them. Their struggle unfolds as the central conflict of the narrative.

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Timeline – Tiyaan (2017)

Trace every key event in Tiyaan (2017) 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

Giri's peaceful life as a Sanskrit teacher

Giri is a respected Brahmin teacher in North India who educates Sanskrit and upholds his family values. He enjoys the trust of villagers and is tied to a house with a well built by Adi Shankara's followers. He leads a simple, scholarly life with his wife Amba and daughter Arya.

North India
2

A mysterious warning challenges Giri

An unknown middle-aged man warns Giri about the consequences of opposing the godman Mahashay Bhagavan. Giri weighs the risk but resolves to stand his ground against the powerful antagonist. The warning foreshadows the deadly conflict to come.

North India
3

Tragedy strikes as Bhagavan poisons Giri's daughter

The godman Mahashay Bhagavan poisons Giri's daughter, leading to her death. The loss shakes Giri and distances his supporters, who fall under the godman’s influence. The tragedy intensifies the battle over land and power.

Giri's home
4

Night confrontation: demand to leave

Bhagavan and his followers come to Giri at night and demand that he abandon his land and house. He is warned that only someone brave enough to kill a Brahmin could seize it. The confrontation marks a turning point as public fate hinges on Giri’s resolve.

Night Ashram / Giri's house
5

Attacks on the house and isolation

After multiple failed attempts to scare him away, Bhagavan’s troop attacks Giri's home with armed men. The assault forces him to relocate temporarily, and he is forbidden from entering his own house. The defense strengthens Giri's resolve to fight the godman.

Giri's house
6

Giri seeks the mysterious ally on the hill

Giri climbs the hill, hoping to meet the unknown man who warned him. He finds no one there, and Jameel explains that the stranger is Azlan Muhammed, a respected priest from Mumbai. The revelation reframes the struggle as a larger, personal vendetta against the godman.

Hill overlooking the village
7

Azlan Muhammed's backstory and the deadly feud

Azlan Muhammed is introduced as a principled priest whose peaceful life is shattered when a rowdy attacks his sister Jaseela and a don, Khan Sahib, escalates violence. Ramnath Gujjan, backed by Bhagavan, plots to kill Azlan and seize his land. Azlan survives the onslaught, ultimately killing Gujjan and setting out to follow a wiser, dharma-guided path.

Before current events Mumbai / Azlan's region
8

Azlan's desert pilgrimage and transformation

Wounded and defeated, Azlan travels through the desert with yogis who teach him patience and dharma. The journey reshapes him into a living weapon devoted to justice and protection of his people. He continues his pilgrimage across places, gaining strength and clarity.

During pilgrimage Desert
9

Kisa Gotami moment: revival of the dead daughter

A mother arrives at Bhagavan's ashram with the dead child, asking for a miraculous revival. Giri sits outside Bhagavan's ashram and, by touching the child's body, brings her back to life. The miracle shifts public perception in Giri's favor and weakens Bhagavan's grip on power.

Ashram vicinity
10

Azlan's dramatic entrance reconnects the struggle

As Bhagavan's power wanes, Azlan makes a dramatic entrance during a confrontation with Bhagavan’s forces. Giri realizes the expansion of their alliance and the potential to reclaim justice. The godman's power begins to crack under Azlan’s presence.

Giri's area / Ashram
11

Godman’s downfall: visions and self-destruction

Bhagavan pushes to demonstrate fake miracles for his investors, but a vision of Azlan undermines him. He cannot locate his remote device during a stampede and burns himself in despair, paying for his sins. The crowd reels as Bhagavan's power collapses and Giri's influence rises.

Stampede night Ashram / hill
12

Prophetic dreams of Raichur and brotherly fate

Baba and Giri share recurring dreams about an ancient Battle of Raichur in 1520 A.D., featuring two lookalikes as two brothers fighting side by side. The visions hint at a shared destiny and mutual support across generations. The two lives seem fated to unite in their fight for dharma.

1520 A.D. Raichur region

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