1943
What happens when the love for your motherland is put to the ultimate test by the love of your lifetime? Which do you sacrifice?A story of a patriotic Indian man who flees to Singapore, only to get himself entangled not just with the war on independence for India from Singapore, but also fights the battle within himself before deciding to whom his heart truly belongs. A fictional love story set in a factual periodic backdrop.
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What happens when the love for your motherland is put to the ultimate test by the love of your lifetime? Which do you sacrifice?A story of a patriotic Indian man who flees to Singapore, only to get himself entangled not just with the war on independence for India from Singapore, but also fights the battle within himself before deciding to whom his heart truly belongs. A fictional love story set in a factual periodic backdrop.
In this episode, Kannan faces intense pursuit, captured by Japanese soldiers in Malaya, while leading Tamil rebels in India. Simultaneously, his family battles a British General's pressure to sell their prized land by an ancient temple. Tensions rise as Kannan's eagerness clashes with his father's wisdom. Kannan's mother suggests seeking help from the local panchayat leader. The episode explores dual struggles—Kannan's captivity and his family's
In this episode, Kannan faces intense pursuit, captured by Japanese soldiers in Malaya, while leading Tamil rebels in India. Simultaneously, his family battles a British General's pressure to sell their prized land by an ancient temple. Tensions rise as Kannan's eagerness clashes with his father's wisdom. Kannan's mother suggests seeking help from the local panchayat leader. The episode explores dual struggles—Kannan's captivity and his family's
Kannan reluctantly agrees to his mother's suggestion and visits the Panchayat Leader, Ramasamy, seeking help with their land issue. Ramasamy, once close to Kannan's father, declines, citing his vulnerability to the British due to Kannan's involvement in the independence movement. A heated argument ensues, and Kannan's parents blame him for risking their land deal.
Kannan reluctantly agrees to his mother's suggestion and visits the Panchayat Leader, Ramasamy, seeking help with their land issue. Ramasamy, once close to Kannan's father, declines, citing his vulnerability to the British due to Kannan's involvement in the independence movement. A heated argument ensues, and Kannan's parents blame him for risking their land deal.
Tensions rise as Kannan shares his family's plight with his comrades. Suddenly, Anbu rushes in with disturbing news: his father, Murugan, is wrongly accused of stealing gold and jewelry from the Panchayat Leader's house. The group rushes to Murugan's defense, where they witness a public shaming led by Ramasamy, who hurls accusations without clear evidence.
Tensions rise as Kannan shares his family's plight with his comrades. Suddenly, Anbu rushes in with disturbing news: his father, Murugan, is wrongly accused of stealing gold and jewelry from the Panchayat Leader's house. The group rushes to Murugan's defense, where they witness a public shaming led by Ramasamy, who hurls accusations without clear evidence.
Kannan awakens late and finds Seetha, the prospective bride chosen by his parents, at their home. He suspects ulterior motives behind her sudden presence and confronts his mother about it. His mother, fueled by prejudice against Anbu's family's low caste and poverty, voices unfounded suspicions about them. Kannan strongly condemns her prejudice, vowing not to tolerate such baseless accusations based on caste or economic status.
Kannan awakens late and finds Seetha, the prospective bride chosen by his parents, at their home. He suspects ulterior motives behind her sudden presence and confronts his mother about it. His mother, fueled by prejudice against Anbu's family's low caste and poverty, voices unfounded suspicions about them. Kannan strongly condemns her prejudice, vowing not to tolerate such baseless accusations based on caste or economic status.
As Kannan, Murugan, and Anbu dig deeper into Ramasamy's mysterious wealth source, they discover that he sold off all his hereditary agricultural lands near the temple two years ago. Ramasamy generously compensated his workers upon termination, leaving them jobless. Kannan and Murugan learn that none of the workers knows who bought the lands from Ramasamy, deepening their suspicion
As Kannan, Murugan, and Anbu dig deeper into Ramasamy's mysterious wealth source, they discover that he sold off all his hereditary agricultural lands near the temple two years ago. Ramasamy generously compensated his workers upon termination, leaving them jobless. Kannan and Murugan learn that none of the workers knows who bought the lands from Ramasamy, deepening their suspicion
Seetha joins Kannan and his team in their stakeout of Ramasamy's bungalow to gather evidence of his suspicious dealings with the British. They witness a middleman bringing large sacks into Ramasamy's house, followed by Ramasamy giving the middleman instructions and a sack in return.
Seetha joins Kannan and his team in their stakeout of Ramasamy's bungalow to gather evidence of his suspicious dealings with the British. They witness a middleman bringing large sacks into Ramasamy's house, followed by Ramasamy giving the middleman instructions and a sack in return.
The episode reveals what Kannan observed during his surveillance of the temple's chief priest, who was the middleman meeting the British. After reporting to the British, the priest enters the temple's central sanctum and replaces the main statue adorned with valuable jewelry with a fake one. Kannan and his comrades connect the dots.
The episode reveals what Kannan observed during his surveillance of the temple's chief priest, who was the middleman meeting the British. After reporting to the British, the priest enters the temple's central sanctum and replaces the main statue adorned with valuable jewelry with a fake one. Kannan and his comrades connect the dots.
A mysterious crowd confronts Ramasamy at his mansion, demanding answers. Kannan leads the inquiry, challenging Ramasamy's accusations against Murugan. In a shocking twist, the crew uncovers a hidden statue in the backyard well, revealing a deeper conspiracy. As they interrogate various individuals, a dark plot involving temple theft and collaboration with the British unfolds.
A mysterious crowd confronts Ramasamy at his mansion, demanding answers. Kannan leads the inquiry, challenging Ramasamy's accusations against Murugan. In a shocking twist, the crew uncovers a hidden statue in the backyard well, revealing a deeper conspiracy. As they interrogate various individuals, a dark plot involving temple theft and collaboration with the British unfolds.
The episode begins with cryptic montages of Ramasamy's collaboration with the British. In the Panchayat, the crowd turns hostile as damning evidence emerges. Kannan protects Ramasamy privately, concealing a deadly secret. He redirects the crowd's anger toward reclaiming the temple, with Murugan playing a crucial role. As the crowd swells, their hidden preparations unravel.
The episode begins with cryptic montages of Ramasamy's collaboration with the British. In the Panchayat, the crowd turns hostile as damning evidence emerges. Kannan protects Ramasamy privately, concealing a deadly secret. He redirects the crowd's anger toward reclaiming the temple, with Murugan playing a crucial role. As the crowd swells, their hidden preparations unravel.
A "thandoora" notice disrupts the village. Kannan's parents are arrested, and Seetha is coerced for information. Ramasamy reveals a grim ultimatum. British guards search Kannan's hideout, but he eludes them. Seetha mourns, villagers console her. Vengaiyan confesses to betraying Kannan
A "thandoora" notice disrupts the village. Kannan's parents are arrested, and Seetha is coerced for information. Ramasamy reveals a grim ultimatum. British guards search Kannan's hideout, but he eludes them. Seetha mourns, villagers console her. Vengaiyan confesses to betraying Kannan
The episode opens with a traditional Koothu performance led by Seetha, portraying Draupadi's lament over her son Abhimanyu's loss in the Kurukshetra war.
The episode opens with a traditional Koothu performance led by Seetha, portraying Draupadi's lament over her son Abhimanyu's loss in the Kurukshetra war.
Kannan, battered and unconscious, is taken by British guards. He awakens in an open square and seizes a chance to escape. Fleeing into the forest, he loses consciousness again. In a hideout, Ravi tends to Kannan's injuries. Kannan is uncertain of recent events but is given a ticket to Malaya
Kannan, battered and unconscious, is taken by British guards. He awakens in an open square and seizes a chance to escape. Fleeing into the forest, he loses consciousness again. In a hideout, Ravi tends to Kannan's injuries. Kannan is uncertain of recent events but is given a ticket to Malaya
Kannan wakes up late and finds the house empty. Lakshmanan Chettiar, his Burmese wife's husband, greets him and explains the wealth of the Tamil Chettiars in Burma, known for their land ownership and money-lending businesses. Kannan is intrigued by Chettiar's fluency in Burmese.
Kannan wakes up late and finds the house empty. Lakshmanan Chettiar, his Burmese wife's husband, greets him and explains the wealth of the Tamil Chettiars in Burma, known for their land ownership and money-lending businesses. Kannan is intrigued by Chettiar's fluency in Burmese.
Kannan takes a stroll through the streets, curious about the differences between the Japanese occupation in Burma and the British occupation in India. He stops to listen to the stories of survivors who recount the cruelties they endured under Japanese rule. Kannan winces at their tales of trauma, from fearing airplane sounds to living in constant dread of soldiers, always on edge and in survival mode.
Kannan takes a stroll through the streets, curious about the differences between the Japanese occupation in Burma and the British occupation in India. He stops to listen to the stories of survivors who recount the cruelties they endured under Japanese rule. Kannan winces at their tales of trauma, from fearing airplane sounds to living in constant dread of soldiers, always on edge and in survival mode.
The episode opens with a tense encounter at the Chettiar household in Singapore. Tamizharasi, Chettiar's daughter, is initially welcoming but becomes suspicious when she sees a leaflet featuring Subash Chandra Bose's image in Kannan's possession. Her attitude turns cold, and she questions Kannan about his connection to her father. Chettiar intervenes to clarify Kannan's identity, but Tamizharasi remains displeased and retreats to her room.
The episode opens with a tense encounter at the Chettiar household in Singapore. Tamizharasi, Chettiar's daughter, is initially welcoming but becomes suspicious when she sees a leaflet featuring Subash Chandra Bose's image in Kannan's possession. Her attitude turns cold, and she questions Kannan about his connection to her father. Chettiar intervenes to clarify Kannan's identity, but Tamizharasi remains displeased and retreats to her room.
Kannan reluctantly joins Thamizharasi at the school where the children are unruly. They meet another new teacher, Anbu, and Kannan starts liking him. Their responsibilities include learning Japanese within a week and teaching it, a daunting task.
Kannan reluctantly joins Thamizharasi at the school where the children are unruly. They meet another new teacher, Anbu, and Kannan starts liking him. Their responsibilities include learning Japanese within a week and teaching it, a daunting task.
The next morning, Tamizharasi finds Kannan and Anbu teaching the children efficiently and even learning Japanese from them. She tries to challenge them by giving them more students and cleanup duties, but they remain unfazed and well-liked by the children. Enraged, Tamizharasi tears apart a leaflet with Bose's image.
The next morning, Tamizharasi finds Kannan and Anbu teaching the children efficiently and even learning Japanese from them. She tries to challenge them by giving them more students and cleanup duties, but they remain unfazed and well-liked by the children. Enraged, Tamizharasi tears apart a leaflet with Bose's image.
The next morning, Kannan confronts Tamizharasi about her nightly excursions. Tamizharasi sarcastically claims she goes to meet her lover, but Kannan threatens to break her favorite Chinese clay doll, which he holds. Panicking, Tamizharasi apologizes and pleads with him not to harm the doll. Kannan calms her and asks why she reacted so strongly, prompting Tamizharasi to reveal her past in a flashback.
The next morning, Kannan confronts Tamizharasi about her nightly excursions. Tamizharasi sarcastically claims she goes to meet her lover, but Kannan threatens to break her favorite Chinese clay doll, which he holds. Panicking, Tamizharasi apologizes and pleads with him not to harm the doll. Kannan calms her and asks why she reacted so strongly, prompting Tamizharasi to reveal her past in a flashback.
In a flashback, during the early days of the Japanese Occupation, Chinese merchants and shop owners are being arrested by Japanese soldiers.Tamizharasi pleads with the soldiers and even offers herself in exchange. Tragically, the soldiers make a cruel joke out of her pleas and kill her brother in front of her, leading to her heart-wrenching screams.
In a flashback, during the early days of the Japanese Occupation, Chinese merchants and shop owners are being arrested by Japanese soldiers.Tamizharasi pleads with the soldiers and even offers herself in exchange. Tragically, the soldiers make a cruel joke out of her pleas and kill her brother in front of her, leading to her heart-wrenching screams.
As Tamizharasi shares her painful past with Kannan, she explains that her hostility towards him stemmed from her family's deep hatred for the Japanese due to the traumatic loss.Moved by Tamizharasi's story, Kannan empathizes with her and encourages her to confront her true emotions rather than masking them with anger and frustration.
As Tamizharasi shares her painful past with Kannan, she explains that her hostility towards him stemmed from her family's deep hatred for the Japanese due to the traumatic loss.Moved by Tamizharasi's story, Kannan empathizes with her and encourages her to confront her true emotions rather than masking them with anger and frustration.
Kannan notices the absence of Tamizharasi's usual Vaasal Kolam, indicating her continued grief. He finds her clutching the clay doll and gently encourages her to carry on with life, emphasizing her role in the Tamil school and the love of those around her. Kannan hints at his feelings for her indirectly and leaves her some ration food before giving her space to decide whether to join them.
Kannan notices the absence of Tamizharasi's usual Vaasal Kolam, indicating her continued grief. He finds her clutching the clay doll and gently encourages her to carry on with life, emphasizing her role in the Tamil school and the love of those around her. Kannan hints at his feelings for her indirectly and leaves her some ration food before giving her space to decide whether to join them.
The episode starts with a massive gathering at the Cathay Cinema Hall, where Subash Chandra Bose delivers an impassioned speech about reinvigorating the Indian Independence League (IIL) and the Indian National Army (INA). Kannan, Anbu, and Tamizharasi attend the rally, trying to get closer to Bose in the midst of the crowd.
The episode starts with a massive gathering at the Cathay Cinema Hall, where Subash Chandra Bose delivers an impassioned speech about reinvigorating the Indian Independence League (IIL) and the Indian National Army (INA). Kannan, Anbu, and Tamizharasi attend the rally, trying to get closer to Bose in the midst of the crowd.
Kannan and Tamizharasi hatch a plan to gather information about the Japanese General by involving a girl from the brothel he frequents. Tamizharasi, with her knowledge of some Chinese, persuades the reluctant girl, sharing her own tragic story of losing her brother in the Sook Ching Massacre.
Kannan and Tamizharasi hatch a plan to gather information about the Japanese General by involving a girl from the brothel he frequents. Tamizharasi, with her knowledge of some Chinese, persuades the reluctant girl, sharing her own tragic story of losing her brother in the Sook Ching Massacre.
Kannan follows through the plan and to his surprise he is taken by the beauty he pursued. However, this sparks a newfound emotion within Thamizharasi.
Kannan follows through the plan and to his surprise he is taken by the beauty he pursued. However, this sparks a newfound emotion within Thamizharasi.
Additional Information
Premiered | 2023 |
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Genres | drama |
Seasons | 1 |