Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven

Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven

Year: 2000

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Kavee Kalidas

CrimeRomance

Surya, raised in army barracks in Ooty after his mother (Sukanya) leaves him as a baby with a brigadier (Nasser), becomes the top cadet and a patriotic youth. He falls for Indu (Simran), an officer’s daughter. Her parents consent, but her father dies in a bomb blast and her mother collapses in shock. Grieving, Indu urges Surya to choose between their marriage and his military duty.

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1

Surya is handed to the army camp as a baby

Surya is handed over to the camp brigadier by his mother, who explains the reason for her action to the officer, while the audience is kept in the dark. He grows up inside the army barracks, raised by soldiers who shape his sense of duty. This beginning seals his life path as a soldier-in-training from infancy.

as a baby Wellington Camp, Ooty
2

Surya excels as a patriotic trainee

Surya trains hard and proves to be the best in his class, embodying the discipline and pride of the barracks. His dedication earns him admiration from mentors and peers alike. He sets his sights on a border assignment after completing training.

during training Wellington Camp, Ooty
3

Surya falls in love with Indu

Surya meets Indu, the daughter of a senior army officer visiting the Wellington Camp. They develop strong feelings and grow closer amid the rigors of military life. Indu's presence introduces a personal conflict between love and duty.

during training period Wellington Camp
4

Indu's family approves and departs for Kashmir

Indu's parents accept her choice of husband and bid farewell to the camp. The family heads to Kashmir, signaling a shift from camp life to frontier realities. The mood darkens as danger looms in the background.

soon after engagement Wellington Camp; Kashmir
5

Bomb blast claims Indu's father; mother dies of heartbreak

In Kashmir, Indu's father is killed in a bomb blast, shattering the family. Indu's mother dies from shock upon seeing her husband's body. The couple's dream of a peaceful life collapses, leaving Indu devastated.

soon after departure Kashmir
6

Indu asks Surya to choose between her and the army

Overwhelmed by loss and fear of losing him to war, Indu pleads with Surya to choose between their future and his military career. Surya asks the brigadier for guidance rather than making an impulsive decision. The moment tests his loyalty and love.

after Kashmir incident Wellington Camp
7

Brigadier shares the backstory to counsel Surya

The brigadier agrees to advise Surya and begins recounting the story of his own parents. He describes a violent terrorist named Bomb Sekhar who reforms through hardship and faith. The tale frames questions of fate, redemption, and service to the nation.

following Indu's request Wellington Camp
8

Sekhar's transformation and the nun's vow

The backstory reveals Sekhar's violent past and his surprising turn toward reform after encountering a devoted nun. The nun’s devotion inspires him to seek redemption, while she quietly contemplates their shared future. The couple's unlikely bond sets the stage for a fateful plan.

earlier life Prison
9

The nun resigns from the church and agrees to bear a child

After reflecting on Sekhar’s confession, the nun resigns from her church duties. She agrees to bear his child as a way to fulfill his dying wish. Their plan unfolds within the prison walls.

early Prison
10

The couple conceives a child; the nun bears him and leaves

Sekhar and the nun consummate secretly, and she becomes pregnant with Surya. She abandons him, unable to stay with a man marked by violence. The next day, Sekhar’s death sentence is carried out.

pre-Surya birth Prison
11

Surya is born and handed to military authorities

Surya is born inside the prison, and the nun hands him over to authorities at a military camp as a way to fulfill Sekhar’s dream of service. She then takes her own life, leaving the infant to begin life among soldiers. The birth marks the start of Surya’s lifelong destiny as a soldier.

birth Prison; Military Camp
12

Surya grows up in the barracks and becomes a model soldier

Raised by the army barracks, Surya embraces his duty and remains deeply loyal to the nation. His early upbringing in Wellington Camp shapes his identity as a soldier. He continues his path toward the front with pride.

childhood to adolescence Wellington Camp
13

Surya agrees to wait 12 years for Indu; they plan to marry after service

Surya explains that his birth was to serve the nation, and if Indu wants to marry him, she must wait until his twelve-year service ends. Indu agrees to the arrangement, accepting a long separation. Surya prepares to move with his barrack toward the border.

after brigadier's talk Wellington Camp; Border
14

Indu accepts the wait; Surya moves toward the border with his unit

With personal life on hold, Indu accepts the long wait. Surya’s unit departs with the barracks toward the border, starting a new chapter of his mission. The future of their relationship remains uncertain, tethered to the call of duty.

post-decision Border

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