Boomerang 2019

Shiva rushed to hospital for a life-changing transplant

Shiva is admitted to the operating theater with severe facial injuries from a fire. Doctors decide that a face transplant is the only way to correct his deformities. The donor, Shakthi, is declared brain dead and his mother Gowri consents to organ donation.

Shiva begins a new life and faces unseen danger

After the transplant, Shiva feels a renewed sense of purpose and plans to start a business to support his family. He is attacked twice by unknown assailants, signaling that someone is targeting him. He suspects the danger is tied to his transplanted face, not his identity.

A third attack confirms the target is the face

A third assault convinces Shiva that his face is the real target. He and his friend Gopal decide to investigate who is behind the attempts and why.

Gowri reveals Shakti wasn’t her son; new lead emerges

Shiva learns from Gowri that Shakti was not her biological son, deepening the mystery surrounding the donor. A friend hints that Shakti originated from a village near Trichy, suggesting hidden connections.

Shiva travels to Trichy with Gopal and Gigi

To uncover the truth about Shakti, Shiva travels to Trichy with Gopal and his girlfriend Gigi. The journey marks the beginning of a deeper investigation into Shakti’s past and the donor’s story.

Identity reveal on the train triggers guilt and reconciliation

During the train ride, Shiva reveals his true identity to Gigi. She initially hesitates but eventually forgives him, and the two reconcile as they press on with their search for answers.

Shakti’s backstory in Trichy: from IT to farming

In Trichy, Shakti’s life unfolds: after losing his IT job, he returns to farming despite local resistance. He and his friends confront a village councilor who tries to push farmers off their land.

Canal project wins village support

Shakti, Shanmugam, and Maya rally the villagers to interlink rivers through a canal that would bring water to farming areas. Their plan wins broad support despite obstacles and skepticism from officials.

Protest at the collector’s office and a permission granted

The trio protests at the district collector’s office to secure permission for the canal. Goons in disguise spark violence, but after listening to Shakti and his friends, the collector relents and grants approval to proceed.

Landslide tragedy during construction

Construction continues but a sudden landslide buries many people, including Shanmugam. The disaster devastates the village and leaves Shakti and others grappling with guilt over the lives lost.

Present-day revelations and the locked laptop

Back in the present, Maya reveals she never heard from Shakti after the events. Shiva unlocks Shakti’s laptop with his own face and uncovers an unsent email and a video explaining the hidden truths behind the tragedy.

Traitors exposed: Sub-Inspector and Sooraj emerge

The Sub-Inspector is revealed to be a traitor working with Sooraj, who had orchestrated Shakti’s troubles. Sooraj’s payroll includes the local officials and goons who disrupted the canal project.

Shiva’s vengeance: Sooraj’s downfall

In a climactic sequence, Shiva defeats Sooraj and uses a drug that triggers an adrenal flood to cause death. Sooraj dies, and Shiva’s act serves as vengeance for Shakti’s murder and the village’s suffering.