Twenty 20

Twenty 20

Year: 2008

Runtime: 165 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Joshiy

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Advocate Ramesh intervenes to defend Devan, securing his release from a murder charge. As the truth emerges, Ramesh discovers that Devan was in fact the perpetrator. Determined to exact justice, Ramesh plots retaliation, yet remains unaware of Devan’s deeper motives and the real reason behind the killing.

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Timeline – Twenty 20 (2008)

Trace every key event in Twenty 20 (2008) 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

Vishu homecoming at the Menon residence

Viswanathan Menon, a retired Supreme Court Chief Justice, returns home with his wife to celebrate Vishu. The family gathers for a weekend of quiet togetherness, hoping to enjoy tranquil retirement.

weekend Menon residence
2

Arun is accused of murder

Arun Kumar, Menon’s grandson and a medical student, is accused of murdering a fellow student. SP Antony Punnekkadan, who bears a grudge against Menon’s children, moves to take Arun into custody.

3

Arun goes into hiding and is seized

Arun goes into hiding to evade arrest, but Antony tracks him down and seizes him from his hideout. The confrontation sets the stage for a high-stakes legal and personal battle.

Arun’s hideout
4

Arun bailed out by Ramesh

Ramesh Nambiar, a renowned criminal lawyer, is hired to bail Arun out of prison. He secures Arun’s release, triggering political and familial tensions.

courtroom
5

Vinod Bhaskar kidnapped to silence testimony

Vinod Bhaskar, a doctor and professor, intends to testify against Arun but is kidnapped by Karinkal Peethambaran, a thug hired by Menon’s children. The abduction heightens the pressure on the case and foreshadows deeper conspiracies.

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6

Arun is murdered; Devan is arrested

Arun is murdered in the ensuing chaos, and Antony arrests Devan, a poor trader who happened to be at the scene. The arrest adds another layer of mystery to the case.

murder scene
7

Ramesh takes Devan’s case

Devan’s sister and mother insist he is innocent, prompting Ramesh to take the case. He begins to scrutinize the evidence, moving beyond surface appearances.

Ramesh’s office, court
8

Devaraja reveals himself and deceives Ramesh

Devaraja Prathapa Varma initially pretends to help but soon reveals himself as the killer. He confesses that he manipulated Ramesh as retribution for Arun’s actions.

meeting between Devan and Ramesh
9

Devaraja’s motive: revenge for Karthik Varma

Devaraja explains that his brother Karthik Varma was killed by Arun and his cousins Mahindran and Ganeshan, setting off a feud that now pits Devaraja against Ramesh. The conflict moves beyond a single case to personal vendetta.

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10

Ramesh traps Devaraja; Devaraja escapes

Devaraja tries to kill the remaining relatives involved, and Ramesh sets a covert trap. Devaraja escapes custody briefly but is later recaptured by Antony.

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11

Vinod reveals the truth at Bangalore Medical College

Vinod explains the truth about the murder at Bangalore Medical College, revealing Devaraja’s connection to the case and altering Ramesh’s understanding of the crime.

Bangalore Medical College
12

Ashwathy witnesses Arun’s crime; assault and coma follow

Ashwathy, Ramesh’s sister and a medical student, witnesses Arun killing a girl at the school. Arun and his cousins capture her and inject morphine to kill her, but she survives and falls into a coma; Karthik Varma, Ashwathy’s boyfriend, dies trying to help.

medical college and hospital
13

Climax: killings and release

Devaraja escapes with police help and kills Ganeshan; Ramesh and Devaraja kill Mahindran; Antony kills Madhavan. The case is eventually abandoned when Antony lets them walk free, believing they would escape anyway.

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