Loham 2015

Action

Thriller

Runtime

129 mins

Language

Malayalam

Directed by

Siddique

Made by

Maxlab Entertainments

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Loham Plot Summary

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A casket carrying the body of Rafeeq is flown from Dubai to the Calicut International Airport in Kozhikode and, after a tense handoff, is moved by ambulance toward its destination. En route, a crew of criminals hired by Muhammed Unni launches a calculated ambush in a bid to recover the 100 kilograms of gold hidden inside the casket. When the box is finally opened at gunpoint, the thieves discover the gold is gone, sparking a swift pivot in the scheme.

Around the same time, Jayanthi, Andrea Jeremiah, arrives in Kochi from Mumbai in search of her missing husband, Ramesh, an IRS officer who used to vanish for various reasons and is now suspected in the gold smuggling. To aid her quest, Jayanthi hires a taxi and begins driving to a string of locations, while the driver she hires, Raju, shows more than a driver’s curiosity—he is entangled in the same investigation to locate Ramesh and the missing gold. At Jayanthi’s request, Raju accompanies her to her mother-in-law’s home, where he cooks and converses in ways that win their trust.

Jayanthi then asks Raju to take her to Kochi to visit ACP Chandrasekharan, who pledges to look into Ramesh’s disappearance. Afterward, Raju drives Jayanthi to Rekha, Chandrasekharan’s wife and a close friend, and during their talk, Jayanthi receives a surprising phone call from Ramesh, who claims he is in Kovalam for a meeting and urges her to come home the next day.

In a later turn, Chandrasekharan reveals that the phone number Ramesh used was actually in Kochi, not Kovalam, and it’s disclosed that Sudheer, Ramesh’s brother, is entangled in the smuggling plot. Meanwhile, Unni, Babu, Shaji, Shenoy, and an MLA regroup on a rooftop to discuss the missing gold and the sense that Ramesh may be involved. They devise a plan to kidnap Jayanthi to force Ramesh to return the gold.

An unexpected raid targets Jayanthi and Raju, but the latter fights back when Jayanthi is knocked unconscious during the attack. Raju drags the semi-conscious Jayanthi to safety and reveals that he is part of a larger operation to bring Ramesh and the missing gold to light. He explains that Ramesh has become a target, and the team now moves carefully to protect her.

Back at Rekha’s home, Raju’s actions draw attention, and the investigation’s focus shifts to him. With their cover identity—pilgrims from Sabarimala—Raju and his team attempt to entrap Jayanthi in a van. Ameer Amanulla, pretending to be an informer for Arif Bhai, lures Jayanthi into the trap. Interrogation backfires as Jayanthi confronts the crew about the 30,000 Dirham she received from Arif in Dubai and the circumstances around Rafeeq’s death.

Jayanthi then reveals that Rafeeq was pushed from a building as part of Arif’s grand plan to move the gold, banking on the assumption that no suspicion would fall on the casket. The investigation lead takes them to Ramesh’s parents’ home, where Raju captures Ramesh and others involved, but ultimately lets Ramesh go. A twist emerges: the supposed co-smuggler Shaji, a young politician, had betrayed Unni and kept the gold for himself.

After the gold is recovered, Raju and his team are detained by local police. Raju declares himself a RAW agent and claims his team’s intelligence credentials, revealing the truth: they are the actual smugglers.

Loham Timeline

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Casket arrival and ambush setup

A casket carrying Rafeeq's body is flown from Dubai to Calicut International Airport in Kozhikode. After a tense handoff, it is moved by ambulance toward its destination. Unknown to the authorities, a crew of criminals arranged by Muhammed Unni sets in motion an ambush to recover the 100 kilograms of gold hidden inside.

Calicut International Airport, Kozhikode

Ambush reveals the gold is missing

When the box is opened at gunpoint, the thieves discover the gold is gone, shattering their plan. The discovery triggers a rapid pivot in the scheme as loyalties shift and new threats emerge.

On the ambush route

Jayanthi arrives in Kochi seeking her missing husband

Jayanthi arrives in Kochi from Mumbai in search of her missing husband, Ramesh, an IRS officer suspected in gold smuggling. Her determination sets the investigation in motion as she begins to follow a trail across the city.

Kochi

Raju the driver earns trust

Jayanthi hires a taxi, and her driver, Raju, proves to be more than just a driver as he helps her navigate a string of locations. He earns her trust with his low-profile persistence and small acts of care around her mother-in-law's home.

Kochi, mother-in-law's home

Visit to ACP Chandrasekharan

At Jayanthi's request, Raju takes her to Kochi to meet ACP Chandrasekharan, who pledges to look into Ramesh’s disappearance. The meeting marks a shift from personal search to formal involvement by the police.

Kochi

Rekha becomes part of the investigation

Raju drives Jayanthi to Rekha, Chandrasekharan’s wife, and during their talk, Jayanthi receives a surprising call from Ramesh, who claims to be in Kovalam and urges her to come home.

Rekha's home

Phone records reveal Ramesh's actual location

Chandrasekharan reveals that the phone number Ramesh used pointed to Kochi, not Kovalam, and that Sudheer, Ramesh’s brother, is entangled in the smuggling plot.

Chandrasekharan's briefing, Kochi

Criminals plot to kidnap Jayanthi

Unni, Babu, Shaji, Shenoy, and an MLA regroup on a rooftop to discuss the missing gold and realize that kidnapping Jayanthi could force Ramesh to return the gold. The plan shows how far the conspirators are willing to go to recover the loot.

Rooftop

Raid and rescue; Raju reveals wider operation

An unexpected raid targets Jayanthi and Raju, and he fights back when she is knocked unconscious. He drags her to safety and reveals that he is part of a larger operation meant to expose Ramesh and the missing gold.

On the street / scene of raid

Pilgrim cover and trap for Jayanthi

Back at Rekha’s home, the group drafts a new cover identity—pilgrims from Sabarimala—and moves to trap Jayanthi in a van. The ruse shows the depth of their desperation to control the situation.

Near Rekha's home

Interrogation and Arif's role revealed

Ameer Amanulla lures Jayanthi into the trap and interrogation backfires as she confronts the crew about the 30,000 Dirham she received from Arif in Dubai and Rafeeq’s death. The confrontation exposes the web of payments and manipulation surrounding the gold.

Trap location

Rafeeq's death explained; leads to Ramesh's family home

Jayanthi reveals Rafeeq was pushed from a building as part of Arif’s grand plan to move the gold. The investigation leads them to Ramesh’s parents’ home, where Raju captures Ramesh and others but ultimately lets Ramesh go.

Ramesh's parents' home

Shaji's betrayal surfaces

A twist reveals Shaji, a young politician, betrayed Unni and kept the gold for himself, turning the conspiracy on itself. This betrayal reshapes who holds the gold and who controls the narrative.

Unknown

Gold recovered; arrest and confession

After the gold is recovered, Raju and his team are detained by local police. Raju declares himself a RAW agent and reveals that their operation is actually a smuggling ring in disguise.

Local police station

Loham Characters

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Jayanthi Ramesh (Andrea Jeremiah)

An determined wife of the missing IRS officer Ramesh, Jayanthi travels from Mumbai to Kochi to locate him. She hires a taxi and navigates a string of locations, slowly gathering trust from those she meets. Her perseverance pushes the investigation forward and uncovers the truth behind Rafeeq’s death and the gold’s disappearance.

🎭 Determined 🧭 Investigator

Raju (Mohanlal)

A savvy taxi driver who accompanies Jayanthi and becomes entwined in the criminals’ web. He uses charm and practical skills to win trust, while secretly playing a double game that eventually ties him to the larger operation. His actions drive the investigation’s momentum and its surprising reversal.

🎯 Loyal 🕵️‍♂️ Double Agent

Muhammed Unni

The mastermind behind the gold-smuggling plot, orchestrating kidnappings and the moves to recover the gold. He commands a network and keeps the scheme running while juggling competing interests and threats.

🧠 Mastermind 🎭 Criminal

Shaji

A young politician cast as a supposed co-smuggler who ultimately betrays the group to keep the gold for himself. His opportunistic actions precipitate key twists and expose the fragility of loyalties within the underworld.

🎯 Opportunist 🗺️ Politician

Rafeeq Muhammed

The man whose death triggers the entire inquiry. Rafeeq’s fate and the golden casket raise questions about who benefits and who is willing to risk everything to manipulate the truth.

🕯️ Victim 💰 MacGuffin

Ameer Amanullah

An informer for Arif Bhai who manipulates events to serve a larger criminal agenda. His role blurs lines between ally and foe and complicates Jayanthi’s quest.

🕵️ Informant 🗺️ Liaison

ACP Chandrasekharan

Kochi’s ACP who interrogates suspects and links phone numbers to locations. He provides crucial investigative pressure and helps connect the dots in the complex smuggling network.

🎖️ Law 🕵️‍♂️ Investigator

Arif Bhai

A criminal kingpin figure whose network intersects with the investigators’ path. He manipulates information and aims to control the flow of gold.

🕵️ Informant 🗺️ Network

Loham Settings

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Time period

Present day

Set in contemporary times, the narrative relies on modern transport, smartphones, and media coverage to drive the investigation. The events unfold in a tight, real-time arc across a few days, heightening the sense of immediacy. The mood mirrors current crime thrillers with shifting loyalties and sudden twists.

Location

Dubai, Kozhikode (Calicut), Kochi, Kovalam

The story travels from Dubai to Calicut's Kozhikode airport and on to Kochi, then to Kovalam. The casket carrying Rafeeq's body becomes a mobile plot device that threads through these locations, shaping the pursuit. The film uses these urban and coastal hubs to stage confrontations, kidnappings, and chases across modern Indian cities.

🏙️ Urban settings 🌍 International locations 🌊 Coastal cities

Loham Themes

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🕵️‍♂️

Investigation

A web of deception pushes investigators and criminals into a cat-and-mouse game. Clues are scattered across cities as characters assume multiple roles and identities. The plot twists reveal a larger scheme behind Rafeeq's death, keeping the audience guessing until the reveal.

💔

Betrayal

Trust fractures among allies as loyalties shift—Shaji betrays the group, Raju's loyalties are tested, and close associates hide true agendas. Betrayal drives key reversals that expose both the criminals and those who seem to help. The twists show how personal interests override loyalty and safety.

💰

Greed

Gold acts as the ultimate motive, shaping plans, betrayals, and the final revelation of who truly controls the loot. The pursuit of wealth leads to false alibis, double-crossings, and the inversion that the smugglers themselves turn out to be the law enforcers. The film suggests greed corrupts both the powerful and the vulnerable.

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Loham Spoiler-Free Summary

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In the coastal bustle of Kerala’s ports, a routine shipment takes an unexpected turn when a sealed casket arrives from abroad, its contents hinting at a hidden fortune of gold. The mishap ripples through the city’s undercurrents, drawing together a disparate group of strangers whose lives are suddenly intertwined by the mysterious cargo. The atmosphere is thick with humidity, neon-lit alleys, and the restless hum of a place where ordinary commerce brushes up against covert dealings, setting a tone that balances gritty suspense with a simmering sense of curiosity.

_ Jayanthi _ steps onto the streets of Kochi from Mumbai, driven by an urgent quest to locate her missing husband, an IRS officer whose absences have grown increasingly enigmatic. As she navigates a maze of offices, homes, and phone calls, the city becomes both a refuge and a labyrinth, reflecting her own inner turbulence. Her path crosses with an assortment of confidants and officials, each offering fragments of information that deepen the mystery without revealing its full shape. The emotional core of the story rests on her determination, the shadows of doubt that cling to her marriage, and the quiet resilience she discovers within herself.

_ Raju _, a cab driver with an unassuming façade, finds himself pulled into the unfolding intrigue the moment he agrees to ferry Jayanthi through the tangled streets. His keen observations and hidden skill set suggest a purpose that goes beyond simply earning a fare, while _ ACP Chandrasekharan _ and his wife _Adv. Rekha _ represent the law’s tentative reach into a situation that blurs the line between duty and personal entanglement. Together, these characters create a tableau of competing motives and uneasy alliances, hinting at layers of deception and loyalty that promise to unravel in a city where every corner could hold another piece of the puzzle.