Uzhaippali

Uzhaippali

Year: 1993

Runtime: More mins

Language: Tamil

Director: P. Vasu

ActionDramaCrime

Rajini works as a factory coolie when three brothers hire him to pose as a foreign‑returned heir. He initially refuses, then discovers he truly is the heir—his father was killed by the brothers and his mother left mentally broken. He avenges his father by killing the villains and ultimately rejects the inheritance, choosing to remain a coolie.

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1

Tamilarasan's simple life as a factory porter

Tamilarasan works as a daily wage labourer, carrying loads at a busy factory and living modestly. He leads a simple life and earns his living through hard physical work. The opening scenes establish his modest routine and steadfast dignity.

present day City factory
2

Three brothers propose an impersonation scheme

Three wealthy brothers—Radha Ravi, Nizhalgal Ravi, and S. S. Chandran—approach him with a plan to exploit his supposed kinship. They propose that Tamilarasan impersonate a long-lost heir to gain control over a valuable estate. He weighs the opportunity against the risks and agrees to listen.

shortly after the initial approach Brothers' mansion meeting
3

Tamilarasan adopts the alias Tamilazhagan

Tamilarasan adopts the alias Tamilazhagan and begins rehearsing the role as instructed. He moves into the social circle surrounding the estate and starts playing the part in front of the family and lawyers. The deception marks a turning point, pulling him toward a life of prestige he hasn't earned.

soon after Estate mansion
4

Doubts arise as the plan unfolds

As the impersonation unfolds, Tamilarasan notices inconsistencies and questionable motives in the brothers' plan. He tries to distance himself, but the brothers pressure him to stay and continue the ruse. The air thickens with suspicion as the truth starts to feel dangerous.

a few days later Estate and Tamilarasan's home
5

Tamilarasan meets his mother Janaki

During the tangled proceedings, Tamilarasan meets Janaki, a woman in a mental institution who turns out to be his biological mother. Their bond exposes a personal history the brothers tried to suppress. He begins to question everything he has been made to do.

during the impersonation period Mental institution
6

The truth about the uncles and his father is revealed

Janaki reveals that the three men are his maternal uncles and that they murdered his father years ago to seize the assets. Tamilarasan learns why he was separated from his mother and why he was presumed lost. The revelation shatters his complacency and ignites his resolve to fight back.

after the meeting Conversation with Janaki
7

Tamilarasan teams up with a lawyer to resist

Choosing to resist, he leaves the fake identity behind and partners with the family lawyer Balasubramaniam. They map a legal strategy to safeguard his mother's rightful property and discredit the uncles' claims. The alliance marks a shift from deception to legitimate defense.

after the revelation Balasubramaniam's office and estate
8

The uncles press their fraud case with schemes

The brothers deploy further schemes to prove Tamilarasan is a fraud, from forged documents to manipulated witnesses. He and Balasubramaniam counter each tactic with careful evidence and courtroom wit. The tension escalates as the legal battle unfolds.

during the legal battle Courtroom and estate
9

Janaki regains stability and supports the true heir

As Janaki regains her mental health, she publicly supports Tamilarasan's true identity and corroborates his lineage. Her vote of confidence strengthens the case and helps establish his legitimacy in the eyes of family and authorities. The public backing turns the tide against the uncles.

after recovery Public setting and authorities
10

Tamilarasan arrests the uncles' advance over the estate

With Janaki's support and legal momentum, Tamilarasan prevents the uncles from taking over the estate and protects his mother's property. The estate remains secure as the case advances in his favor. He counters the last attempts to seize control and dismantles the brothers' scheme.

towards the end Estate and courtroom
11

The true heir refuses the wealth

Even after being recognized as the true heir, Tamilarasan chooses not to accept the wealth or property. He tells his mother and others that he prefers to continue living as a laborer. The film closes on his decision to return to his ordinary life.

after resolution Home and factory
12

Ending: a return to ordinary life

In the final scenes, Tamilarasan resumes his daily labor at the factory, content with his decision. The estate dispute is resolved without him capitalizing on the wealth, and he finds personal fulfillment in simplicity. The film ends with a quiet sense of closure.

finale Factory

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:08

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