Varisu

Rajendran is diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, with only 8 to 10 months left. The news shocks the family and sets a countdown in motion. He resolves to reveal his illness and appoint a successor before he dies.

With the clock ticking, Rajendran decides to disclose his terminal condition to the family. He also considers naming one of his two elder sons as his successor to lead the business. The decision heightens tension as everyone anticipates the coming truth.

He plans to celebrate his 60th birthday and then reveal the illness and succession plan. The birthday becomes a staged moment that will test loyalties. Family members brace for potential upheaval.

Vijay is invited by his mother Sudha and returns to the family home after years of estrangement. The reunion is tense, given Vijay’s refusal to join the family business. He is unaware of the deeper scheming at play.

Jai is cheating on his wife Aarthi, while Ajay is deep in debt and aligned with Smita and Mukesh to leak tender details to JP in an attempt to sabotage the family. The plot to undermine the elder brothers’ standing deepens the rift between them.

During Rajendran's birthday celebration, JP, aided by Smita and Mukesh, exposes the duplicity of Jai and Ajay. The revelation devastates the family and undermines their trust in the two elder brothers. The party mood collapses into crisis and anger.

Aarthi decides to file for divorce after learning of Jai's affair, while Rajendran loses a key business deal due to Ajay's treason. The double betrayal accelerates the collapse of the elder twins’ standing. The family’s unity begins to fracture permanently.

Realizing his elder sons cannot be relied upon, Rajendran reaches out to Vijay and asks him to take the helm. Vijay initially refuses the offer, still estranged from the family, but the illness and responsibility eventually compel him to reconsider. The shift marks a turning point in the family’s future.

Jai and Ajay leave the house in jealousy and join JP and Mukesh, planning to sideline Vijay from taking over. They see Vijay as a threat to their ambitions and align with their rival to protect their own interests. The family’s fight escalates into a corporate battleground.

Vijay overcomes hurdles and assumes leadership of the family business. He also rescues Ria from a human trafficking gang, demonstrating his strategic acumen and protective resolve. The acts bolster his legitimacy and loyalty among the family and staff.

Following the rescue, Jai recognizes his mistakes and reconciles with Vijay, Aarthi, and the rest of the family. The brothers begin to heal old wounds and rebuild trust. The family’s cohesion slowly returns as they realign around Vijay's leadership.

Vijay and Jai join forces to stop Ajay from selling the company’s shares to JP, a move that could destroy their inheritance. The trio rebalance their priorities and push back against external threats. The unity marks a full-circle moment for the brothers.

With the family united, they share a hearty meal, seeing hope in Rajendran’s later years. When Rajendran dies, the three brothers perform his funeral together and scatter his ashes in Varanasi, honoring his legacy. Sudha and the family honor his memory as they move forward.