Veeram

Veeram

Year: 2014

Runtime: 161 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Siva

ActionComedy

A principled man, known for using force to resolve conflicts, resolves to change his ways to win the heart of his beloved. However, when his lover's family faces imminent danger, he feels compelled to protect them, forcing him to confront his past and embrace a violent path once more to ensure their safety.

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Timeline – Veeram (2014)

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1

Vinayagam and his brothers in Oddanchatram

Vinayagam is a brave man who lives with his four brothers in Oddanchatram. They frequently get into brawls, and Bail Perumaal bails them out whenever legal trouble arises. Their volatile peace is a constant in the town.

Oddanchatram
2

A plan to rekindle a lost love

Vinayagam dislikes marriage, and his brothers scheme to find a girl from his school days, Koperundevi, to reintroduce to him. They hope rekindling an old memory might soothe the household they share. The plan hinges on the chance of meeting her again.

Oddanchatram
3

Finding out the original Koppu is married

The brothers discover that the Koperundevi from Vinayagam's past is now married with kids. Realizing the name alone still entices him, they decide to search for another woman named Koperundevi to use as a hook. They hope a different Koppu might capture his heart just by name.

Oddanchatram
4

Clash with Vanangamudi at the village market

Vinayagam clashes with the goon Vanangamudi while defending the village market. In the confrontation, he abducts Vanangamudi's son, escalating the feud. The act results in Vanangamudi being banished from the town.

Oddanchatram village market
5

Train journey to Kaveripattinam; Koppu's story revealed

On a train to Koppu's village in Kaveripattinam, Krishnagiri, Koppu explains her family background to Vinayagam. A gang of goons boards the train and Vinayagam defeats them, exposing his violent side. The encounter unsettles Koppu, who leaves Vinayagam upon reaching her village.

Train to Kaveripattinam, Krishnagiri
6

Welcomed to Koppu's village

Vinayagam and his brothers arrive at Koppu's village with a clean-shaven look to show a changed man. He declares he has left violence behind, and his sets out to prove it. The family there receives them with warmth and acceptance.

Kaveripattinam (Koppu's village)
7

Aadalarasu's threat raised; threat to Nallasivam

Vinayagam learns that Aadalarasu intends to kill Nallasivam and his family. He resolves to intervene and fight to protect them. The threat centers around the central jail where Aadalarasu's operations are concentrated.

Central Jail
8

Aadalarasu's backstory and revenge

Aadalarasu reveals his father, Aavudaiyapan, was responsible for the blast of a matchstick factory. Nallasivam had filed a complaint against him, and Aavudaiyapan killed himself by jumping in front of a lorry after being arrested. Aadalarasu witnessed this and swore revenge on Nallasivam.

Central Jail / backstory
9

Vinayagam pledges to protect the family

Vinayagam pledges to shield Nallasivam's family and begins dismantling the goons and solving problems without notifying Nallasivam. His actions demonstrate his growing willingness to intervene beyond his brothers' protection. The town witnesses a silent, unofficial campaign of justice.

Town outskirts
10

Aruval found; Nallasivam orders departure

Nallasivam's granddaughter discovers an aruval under Vinayagam's jeep, alarming the family. In response, Nallasivam orders Vinayagam to leave the town for safety, signaling a rift between Vinayagam's protective instincts and the family's acceptance.

Nallasivam's village
11

Aadalarasu kidnaps Kumaran

Aadalarasu, once spared from the death penalty, arrives to kill Nallasivam and his kin and manages to kidnap Kumaran. Vinayagam remains determined to rescue him and protect the family despite the danger.

Outside town / safe place
12

Rescue and showdown with Aadalarasu

Vinayagam reaches the scene in time to save Kumaran as Aadalarasu attacks. Nallasivam and the family arrive, witnessing Vinayagam's bravery and the risks he took to protect them. The confrontation ends with Vinayagam killing Aadalarasu and his henchmen.

Near Nallasivam's residence / safe location
13

Wedding of Vinayagam and Koppu

Impressed by Vinayagam's valor, Nallasivam approves the marriage. Vinayagam and Koppu are married with great pomp, symbolizing a new harmony for the brothers and their families.

Kaveripattinam (Koppu's village)

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