Vidheyan

Vidheyan

Year: 1994

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Adoor Gopalakrishnan

Drama

Thommy is the loyal servant of Bhaskara Pattelar, a ruthless tyrant. He struggles between obedience and morality.

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1

Thommy arrives in Pattellar town

Thommy, a migrant laborer from Wayanad, arrives in Pattellar town in South Karnataka to seek survival. He quickly becomes entangled with Pattellar, the town's abusive landlord. The encounter sets the stage for a brutal power dynamic that shapes the rest of the story.

on arrival Pattellar town, South Karnataka
2

Pattellar begins to abuse Thommy

Pattellar, a psychopath who delights in sexual domination, begins abusing Thommy almost immediately after his arrival. The abuse is relentless and sets a climate of fear for Thommy and Omana. This establishes the landlord brutality as a central threat.

shortly after arrival Pattellar town, South Karnataka
3

Pattellar rapes Omana

After learning from Thommy about his wife Omana, Pattellar rapes Omana that night. The assault shows Pattellar total disregard for others. Thommy's presence triggers a violent act that will fuel later revenge and resistance.

that night Omana home
4

Pattellar offers Thommy a job

Pattellar offers Thommy a job and gifts him things, signaling an attempt to buy loyalty. Thommy, under pressure from hardship, becomes an obedient servant to Pattellar. This marks the shift from victim to subordinate in the power dynamic.

days after assault Pattellar residence
5

Thommy becomes Pattellar servant

Thommy accepts the position and begins living under Pattellar control. He becomes an obedient tool in Pattellar schemes. The relationship solidifies as Pattellar abuses continue.

days later Pattellar residence
6

Omana is raped nightly

Pattellar continues to rape Omana every night, enforcing his tyrannical control over both Thommy and Omana. The abuse extends to Omana body, creating a cycle of fear. Thommy's complicity grows as he is drawn deeper into Pattellar plans.

nightly over weeks Omana home
7

Pattellar abducts Kuttaparai daughter

Seeing a newly wedded daughter as a vulnerable target, Pattellar kidnaps and rapes her without regard to consequences. This brutal act escalates the towns fear and foreshadows the community confrontation with Pattellar. Thommy grows more reluctant as he feels trapped.

one night Kuttaparai village
8

Pattellar beats Yusuf

On one occasion Pattellar senselessly beats the wealthy Yusuf. The incident marks his brutal temperament and the rising danger he poses to the town. The wife counsels him to reform, and Thommy observes with growing unease.

one occasion Yusuf home
9

Pattellar wife counsels reform

Pattellar wife advises him to change his ways and be a good man. She is a kind figure who treats Thommy with warmth and affection. Her advice provides a rare counterpoint to Pattellar brutality.

after Yusuf beating Pattellar residence
10

Plan to kill Pattellar wife

Fed up with the advice, Pattellar decides to kill his wife and asks Thommy to help make it look like an accident. The plan shows Pattellar willingness to erase opposition at any cost. Thommy struggles with a moral dilemma as he becomes involved.

later Pattellar residence
11

Murder attempt injures Thommy

During the attempt, Thommy is shot by a gun, not Pattellar wife. He is injured and Thommy must be taken to hospital for care. Pattellar wife makes arrangements for his recovery. The rift between Pattellar and Thommy deepens as violence escalates.

during the attempt Pattellar residence
12

Temple pond fishing plan

One night Pattellar visits Thommy home to take him fishing in the temple pond, a forbidden activity. They return unsuccessful, highlighting the growing peril in their alliance. The event underscores Pattellar restless and reckless nature.

one night Thommy home and temple pond
13

Town leaders plot to kill Pattellar

Yusuf, Kuttaparai, and several prominent townspeople decide to kill Pattellar and enlist Thommy to help. The plan brings together unlikely allies against the tyrant. Thommy is drawn further into the plot.

not specified Pattellar town
14

Pattellar murder and escape attempt

Thommy brings Pattellar to his house as planned, but Pattellar escapes. He then murders his wife and makes it look like suicide. Thommy weeps at his masters death and faces the consequences of his complicity.

subsequent to plan Thommy house and Pattellar residence
15

Downfall and freedom

The truth about Pattellar death is uncovered by the brothers in law; they retaliate and Pattellar flees with Thommy into the jungle. Pattellar is killed by his brothers in law, and Thommy, bruised and battered, escapes. In the end, he exults in freedom after years of oppression.

after death jungle

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