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Vargam (2006): Cast & Plot

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Vargam is a 2006 action drama directed by Padmakumar M, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Solomon Joseph, Devan and Vijayaraghavan. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.

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Vargam (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 23m (143 min)
Director
Padmakumar M
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Vargam About?

The premise of Vargam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Solomon Joseph (Prithviraj), a corrupt sub‑inspector, obsesses over money and power, spending his ill‑gained wealth on wine and women. He serves at Rajakad police station, caught between rival bosses Ummachan (Devan) and Vavachan (Vijayaraghavan). Friendly with Vavachan, Solomon aids his crimes, even transporting narcotics‑filled vans.

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Cast & crew

Vargam Cast & Characters

Prithviraj Sukumaran leads the cast as Solomon Joseph, with Devan as Ummachan and Vijayaraghavan as Iritty Vavachan. Directed by Padmakumar M; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Padmakumar M

More films directed by Padmakumar M: Queen Elizabeth, Pathaam Valavu, Visithiran and Mamangam.

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Plot

Vargam Plot Summary

What happens in Vargam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Solomon Joseph, Prithviraj Sukumaran is a police sub-inspector stationed at Rajakkadu, a town in Idukki. He has learned that money and power can bend people to his will, and he uses both to amass wealth, spending it on booze and women. Estranged from his father and step-family, he leads a self-directed life, with a priest who acts as a father figure guiding him along the way.

Full summary

The whole story of Vargam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Vargam?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the rank and posting of Solomon Joseph at the beginning of the film?

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FAQ

Vargam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Vargam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vargam?

Vargam runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

When was Vargam released?

Vargam was released on February 10, 2006.

Who directed Vargam?

Vargam was directed by Padmakumar M.

More films by Padmakumar M

Who is in the cast of Vargam?

Vargam stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Solomon Joseph, Devan as Ummachan and Vijayaraghavan as Iritty Vavachan, among 10 credited actors.

Does Vargam have a post-credit scene?

No. Vargam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Vargam in?

The original language of Vargam is Malayalam.

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