Viduthalai

Viduthalai

Year: 1986

Runtime: 142 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Vijayan K

ActionComedy

Raja, a seasoned thief, joins forces with Amar, a hardened goonda, to use the loot from a bold robbery to build a new life in London. Their scheme unravels when Raja is arrested for the killing of Sudarshan, a feared gangster and Amar’s former employer. Convinced that Amar framed him, Raja battles betrayal while the authorities close in.

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1

Raja's planned heist and arrest

Vikram and Bhairavi hire Raja to break into Sudarshan's treasury, initiating a daring heist. Raja is caught by Inspector Rajasingam and sentenced to two years in prison. Radha is devastated by the arrest, fearing the loss of Raja and the life they hoped to build.

Sudarshan's treasury
2

Amar's loyalty and backstory

Amar is a top member of Sudarshan's gang who begins to question his loyalty to the boss. He is a widower with a daughter who studies in a boarding school, giving him a protective, family-driven motive. Before quitting, he commits a masked crime that draws Inspector Rajasingam's ongoing investigation.

3

Amar rescues Radha and the love triangle forms

Amar saves Radha from a gang of rowdy bikers, sparking a regular meeting between them. Radha grows fond of Amar's daughter, and Amar finds himself falling for Radha, though she still loves Raja. The evolving relationships set up a tense love triangle amid dangerous lives.

4

Raja's release and a dangerous reunion

Raja completes his two-year sentence and returns to the streets. On the way back, he encounters Vikram who reminds him of the old robbery deal with Sudarshan. A chance arrival by Amar leads to a fist fight between Amar and Vikram, and Vikram swears revenge against Amar.

Outside prison
5

Masked introductions and hidden loyalties

Raja takes Amar to meet Radha, but both Radha and Amar pretend not to know each other to keep Raja from suspecting their true ties. They mask their overlapping relationships to avoid causing trouble for Raja.

6

Kidnapping and alliance forged in crisis

Vikram's goons kidnap Amar's daughter and beat Amar, leaving him hospitalised. In exchange for their safety, Raja agrees to take on Vikram's job. Raja subsequently nurses Amar back to health and the two become staunch allies.

7

The London-bound master plan

Amar and Raja outline a plan: Amar will steal gold bars and jewellery from a safe, then trigger a police response so Raja can take over and be arrested for about 12 to 18 months. The plan envisions moving to London after the heist and starting anew in distant shores.

8

The arrest and the USA move

The plan derails when Raja is arrested for killing Sudharshan. Meanwhile, Amar and Radha reach the USA with the money they obtained. Raja suspects that Amar deliberately framed him to remove him from Radha's life and to keep the loot for themselves.

USA
9

Raja's jailbreak and London pursuit

Raja escapes from jail and travels to London to confront Amar and uncover the truth. He believes Amar orchestrated events to get him out of the way and to take Radha and the money.

London
10

Truth revealed and uneasy alliance

A confrontation in London reveals that Amar did not frame Raja, clearing their relationship. The two men reconcile enough to join forces again, while Vikram's vendetta grows in the background.

London
11

Vikram's US vendetta and the climactic clash

Vikram and his goons reach the USA, intensifying the pursuit of Raja and Amar. A brutal showdown unfolds as the criminals clash across borders.

USA
12

Amar's sacrifice and Raja's survival

In the climactic moment, Amar sacrifices his life to save Raja from Vikram, ensuring Raja's survival and sealing Amar's loyalty. The act marks a tragic but heroic end to Amar's arc and reshapes Raja's future choices.

USA

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:40

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