Kaththi

In the city of Chennai, a chance encounter brings together two men, Jeevanandham and Kathiresan, known to his friends as Kaththi. Jeeva, a social activist, is fighting against a corrupt mining company, Namasivayam, which has taken over farmlands and is displacing several families. The company, with its wealth and influence, is unwilling to listen to Jeeva's pleas. On the other hand, Kathiresan, a notorious con man, has just escaped from a Kolkata prison. After a narrow escape, Kathir makes his way to Chennai, searching for a fresh start. He's not looking for trouble, but trouble has other plans. Kathir stumbles upon Jeeva on the road, who has been shot by unknown men and is fighting for his life. Realizing that they share an uncanny resemblance, Kathir hatches a plan. He decides to pass off as Jeeva, using his doppelganger's identity to escape the killers and collect a hefty sum of money he believes Jeeva has hidden somewhere. As Kathir assumes Jeeva's identity, he takes over Jeeva's house, his friends, and his causes. Initially, he is amused by the people's reaction to him impersonating Jeeva, but soon, he begins to feel a connection to Jeeva's work and the people he has been fighting for. Kathir starts to attend Jeeva's meetings and rallies, using the opportunity to learn more about Jeeva's crusade. However, as Kathir delves deeper into Jeeva's work, he discovers some disturbing facts. Jeeva has been secretly gathering evidence against the corrupt Namasivayam mining company, which has been using its wealth and muscle power to intimidate and silence its opponents. Kathir learns that Jeeva's real name is not Jeevanandham, as he had told everyone. He was actually born as Jeevan, and his real name is Anandhan, Jeevan's twin brother. Anandhan had faked his own death and began living as Jeevan and adopted a new identity, so that his family, particularly his mother, would be protected from the company's wrath. As for Namasivayam, the mining baron is not just any ordinary businessman. He is a ruthless and cunning man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. He has the police and the government in his pocket and is using his influence to crush any opposition. Kathir, after learning about the true identity of Jeeva and his struggle, realizes that he must continue the fight against Namasivayam. He decides to use his skills as a con man and his intelligence to take down the corrupt company. With Jeeva's friends and supporters, he begins to gather evidence and build a case against Namasivayam. As tensions rise between Kathir and the company, he also has to deal with Jeeva's family and friends, who are confused by his sudden interest in Jeeva's causes. Kathir tries to convince them that Jeeva had left a legacy behind, and it's up to him to carry on the fight. However, he also realizes that he may never be able to reveal his true identity to Jeeva's mother and sister, as it would endanger them. The movie reaches a climax as Kathir and Jeeva's friends face off against Namasivayam's goons and the corrupt police. Kathir uses his cunning and bravery to infiltrate the company's premises, gathering crucial evidence against Namasivayam. In a thrilling finale, Kathir confronts Namasivayam and exposes the corrupt company's dealings to the media and the public. In the end, justice is served, and Namasivayam is brought to his knees. The movie concludes with Kathir, still living as Jeeva, walking out of court, surrounded by Jeeva's friends and family, with a smile on his face, knowing that Jeeva's legacy lives on through him.