Majunu 2001

Vasanth, Prashanth, is a post-graduate student and the son of the wealthy MP Gajapathy. Gajapathy is a senior leader in a religion-based National party and takes a hard line against inter-faith marriage. Vasanth leads a carefree, urban life in Chennai, enjoying friendships, studies, and the city’s rhythms, until a spontaneous act of courage draws him toward a mysterious young woman.

That meeting occurs when he and a stranger rush to rescue a baby teetering on a railway track. The moment leaves an impression on him, and soon he encounters the same girl again at his college. Heena, Rinke Khanna, is a Bengali girl whose father was a Tamilian, and she has come to Chennai for an exchange program. Their growing attraction is eased by a shared sense of humor and a spark that makes Vasanth reassess the quiet life he has known. Heena’s presence also intensifies the tension around his father’s political world, where inter-faith relationships are a sensitive, volatile issue.

Meanwhile, a group of terrorists hatches a plan to assassinate MP Gajapathy with a bombing at a public gathering. Heena, who was on an educational trip to Chennai, visits a bookshop to borrow a few titles. When a book is unavailable, she jokes about her watch’s alarm sounding like a bomb that could destroy a two-kilometer radius—a quip that the shopkeeper treats as harmless, but which will soon be misread as evidence against her. The bomb goes off at a rally, and though Gajapathy is only wounded, the incident sets off a swift, suspicious search for the woman who seems connected to the attack. The shopkeeper’s suspicions, fueled by circumstantial clues, point toward Heena, and she finds herself chased by police and political operatives alike.

In the midst of this chaos, Vasanth stumbles upon a terrorist’s bag with hidden bombs after striking one of the assailants. He gives chase, hoping to prevent further danger, but the terrorist dies by poison when the police close in. Heena, meanwhile, evades capture and hides in a house that turns out to be Vasanth’s palatial family home. There, Heena is confronted with the reality of the accusations swirling around her. Vasanth believes her and resolves to help her, even if it means keeping her hidden from his own parents. A complex, discreet bond develops between them as they navigate fear, trust, and a slowly deepening affection.

As the days pass, Vasanth makes the painful choice to send Heena back to Kolkata, insisting that she return to the safety of her family. He escorts her to the railway station through a violent cyclone, and their farewells are charged with unspoken longing. A week later, driven by a need to protect her and understand the truth, Vasanth announces a supposed vacation course in Mumbai and travels to Kolkata with his friend Ganesh, determined to locate Heena by name alone.

His search takes him through colleges and streets until, at last, he finds Heena. She is relieved to see him and introduces him to her mother, though her brother is not present at the moment. It is here that the hidden truth about Heena’s family begins to surface more clearly: her brother is the mastermind behind the plot against Gajapathy, a detail kept from the rest of the family. Heena learns of her brother’s arrival and worries for Vasanth’s safety, while her mother’s confidence begins to waver under the weight of this revelation.

As the truth about her brother’s identity emerges, Heena’s feelings for Vasanth become more complicated. She fears for his safety, yet she cannot deny her love. She finally confesses her love and reveals that her earlier reluctance was a shield to protect him from her brother’s dangerous plans. This confession shatters Heena’s mother, who must choose between family loyalty and the possibility of her daughter’s happiness. The revelation also reframes Gajapathy’s view, uniting the lovers in a shared cause and hope.

With tensions at their peak, Heena and Vasanth decide to stand together against the danger looming over them. Heena urges her mother to accept their bond, and she and Gajapathy stand against the looming threat together. They flee the city, leap onto a moving train just as Heena’s brother closes in, and narrowly escape. In the pursuit that follows, Heena’s brother is arrested by the authorities, and the story closes on a note of reconciliation and renewed hope.

In the end, the film circles back to its core message: love faces immense obstacles—family duty, political pressures, and violent intent—but truth, trust, and courage can guide two people toward a hopeful union. Vasanth and Heena are finally united, their romance strengthened by hardship, and their shared resolve to build a life beyond fear signals a quiet triumph over the forces that once sought to keep them apart.