Ghajini 2005

Chitra begins secret investigation into Sanjay Ramaswamy

Chitra, a medical student researching the brain, begins a covert investigation into the alleged anterograde amnesia of Sanjay Ramaswamy. Her professor refuses access to Sanjay's records, so she resolves to uncover the truth on her own. Her curiosity pulls her into a shadowy pursuit across Chennai.

Sanjay memory cycle is revealed

Sanjay experiences memory resets every 15 minutes and relies on a system of photographs, notes, and tattoos to reconstruct his life after each cycle. This routine keeps his past fragmented and his current actions difficult for others to track. The memory cycle drives the tension as characters try to understand his behavior.

Motive revealed Kalpana revenge and Lakshman target

Sanjay's actions reveal a deadly motive: he is avenging Kalpana's death and targets those involved. His primary focus becomes Lakshman, a Kolkata-based trafficking kingpin with influence in Chennai. Inspector Ravi begins chasing the serial murders linked to Sanjay.

Ravi discovers two diaries 2002 and 2003

Ravi corners Sanjay at his flat, knocks him unconscious, and discovers two diaries labeled 2002 and 2003. The diaries chronicle Sanjay's life, loves, and plans for Kalpana's murder and Lakshman's downfall. The discovery confirms Sanjay's meticulous, years long record of his actions.

2002 diary Kalpana meeting and love

The 2002 diary recounts Sanjay meeting Kalpana, a struggling model, while posing as Sanjay Manohar. They fall for each other, sharing a growing affection under the false identity. The diary ends with Sanjay proposing and hinting that he will reveal his true name if she accepts.

Sanjay targets Lakshman at college function

Sanjay tracks Lakshman to a college function, photographs him, and plans to kill him. In the chaotic parking lot, he inadvertently kills one of Lakshman's goons instead of Lakshman. Lakshman remains unaware of Sanjay's presence and the hidden threat.

Chitra uncovers diaries and frees Ravi

Chitra visits Sanjay's flat, finds Ravi beaten and bound, and uncovers the two diaries. She frees Ravi and learns that Lakshman is Sanjay's intended target. Realizing the danger, she warns Lakshman that Sanjay is coming for him.

Sanjay memory lapse leads to pursuit and death of Ravi

Believing Lakshman is in danger, Chitra informs him; Sanjay arrives at their location with no memory of the prior events and a new pursuit begins. Ravi regains consciousness but is struck by a bus, dying on the street, while Chitra escapes to a phone booth. The city becomes a tangled chase as memory and vendetta collide.

Chitra warns Lakshman and Sanjay is arrested

Chitra's warning triggers Lakshman to take precautions; Sanjay goes to Chitra's dormitory to kill her. Chitra calls the police and Sanjay is arrested, ending the immediate threat to Lakshman for the moment. Lakshman, watching the investigation, realizes the true scale of Sanjay's vendetta.

Lakshman and Ram confront Sanjay and 2003 diary exposed

Lakshman and Ram arrive at Sanjay's flat, destroying photographs, notes, and tattoos to erase evidence. Chitra reads the 2003 diary, which reveals Kalpana's past commitments and hints at her trafficking rescue mission. The diary deepens the mystery and fuels the pursuit.

Kalpana's trafficking rescue and Kalpana killed

Kalpana had traveled to Mumbai to rescue 25 Tamil girls trafficked to Mumbai and Kolkata. Lakshman kills Kalpana with an iron rod after learning of her actions. Sanjay, learning of Kalpana's death, redoubles his vow for vengeance.