Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

Year: 1987

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: S. P. Muthuraman

ActionDrama

Ragupathy moves from his rural home to the city, secures employment at an upscale five‑star hotel owned by a man who is romantically involved with his mother. As threats to his life emerge, he takes decisive steps to safeguard himself and confront the danger.

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Trace every key event in Velaikkaran (1987) 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

Dhanraj kills Gajapathy and Ramraj; deathbed plea

Dhanraj kills Gajapathy and Ramraj, ending their loyalty to him. On Gajapathy’s deathbed, he asks Savithri to protect Rajkumar and to hide Ragupathy with Valayapathy in Anaipatti. Savithri accepts the dangerous mission, understanding it will shape the fate of everyone involved.

early Ramraj's home
2

Annamma delivers Ragupathy; Valayapathy takes Ragupathy to Anaipatti

Savithri escapes with Rajkumar, while Annamma takes Ragupathy. Annamma is stabbed during the escape but delivers Ragupathy to Valayapathy in Anaipatti before dying. The separation marks the start of Savithri’s lifelong guardianship over two children.

shortly after Anaipatti
3

Valayapathy enforces secrecy about Ragupathy

Valayapathy confronts Savithri and forces her to promise never to reveal Ragupathy’s true mother. He arranges for Ragupathy to stay hidden while the family wealth remains in Savithri’s name. The truth remains buried to protect the inheritance.

years later Anaipatti
4

Dhanraj presumed dead after a crash near Bombay

News arrives that a flight carrying Dhanraj crashed near Bombay, killing him, and Savithri and Nathan feel relieved that Rajkumar and Ragupathy are safe for the moment. The wealth remains under Savithri’s control, keeping the family’s secrets intact. The future continues to hang on fragile chances and quiet danger.

shortly after crash Bombay
5

Years later: Ragupathy grows up; Dhanraj is alive and scheming

Years pass and Ragupathy grows into a carefree youth who moves to Madras for work. Unknown to everyone, Dhanraj survived the crash and continues plotting, revealing his plan to his son Pounraj: kill Rajkumar to claim the property. Ragupathy remains unaware that his past is connected to Rajkumar’s guardian.

years later Madras
6

Ragupathy enters Rajkumar’s circle at a hotel party

In Madras, Ragupathy meets Vaiyapuri, who takes him to a party at Rajkumar’s 5‑star hotel. Ragupathy performs, earns Pounraj’s trust, and is hired as a hotel bearer. The new role places him at the center of Rajkumar’s world and its dangers.

present day Madras, Rajkumar's hotel
7

Ragupathy and Kousalya fall in love

Ragupathy meets Kousalya, the room‑service captain, and they fall in love after Ragupathy defends her from a misbehaving guest. Their romance complicates his secret mission, adding emotional stakes to the family conspiracy. They try to stay cautious as the truth edges closer.

present day Hotel in Madras
8

Pounraj’s attack in Germany; Rajkumar grows suspicious

Pounraj orders the killing of Rajkumar during a ski trip in Germany, but Rajkumar escapes and retrieves a letter from one attacker. The incident fuels his suspicion that Savithri may be implicated in a larger plot to seize Rajkumar’s wealth. A guardian hints at Savithri’s non-maternal history, deepening the rift.

Germany trip Germany
9

Rajkumar returns to Madras; distrust and a birthday omen

Back in Madras, Rajkumar becomes cold toward Savithri and refuses to accept her as his mother, choosing to stay at the hotel. On his birthday, a dog eats the cake and dies, an uncanny omen that seems to confirm his suspicions. Ragupathy tries to bridge the growing divide while continuing his undercover work.

present day Madras, hotel
10

Ragupathy proves loyalty; hired as Rajkumar’s assistant

Ragupathy exposes a theft at the hotel involving a girl Rajkumar had brought, proving his loyalty and cunning. Impressed, Rajkumar hires him as his personal assistant to help uncover threats. This new role gives Ragupathy access to Rajkumar’s inner circle and brings him closer to the truth about his family.

present day Hotel in Madras
11

Valayapathy arrives; testing, and approval of the couple

Valayapathy arrives disguised as a foreigner and checks into the same hotel. He tests Ragupathy’s resolve and, after confirming the lovers’ bond between Ragupathy and Kousalya, approves their relationship. The revelation shakes the hotel’s political dynamics and moves the plot toward a final confrontation.

present day Madras hotel
12

Climax: reunions and the fall of the conspirators

Dhanraj’s men capture Savithri, Valayapathy, Nisha, and Nisha’s mother; Ragupathy confronts Pounraj and uncovers that Dhanraj is alive, leading to a police roundup. Nathan returns with old documents showing Ragupathy’s true parentage, and Savithri is reconciled with her two sons, who marry Kousalya and Nisha. The family reunites as the truth finally prevails and the property dispute is resolved.

climax Thiruvanmiyur/hotel vicinity

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