an Irular tribal couple in Tamil Nadu, where advocate (now retired Justice) K. Chandru fought for justice after Rajakannu died in police custody, highlighting caste discrimination, police brutality, and human rights violations, with the story inspiring the movie about their fight for truth against powerful forces, a battle against deep-seated societal bias.
The Incident (1993): In Cuddalore district, Rajakannu, a member of the Irular tribe (a marginalized community), was falsely accused of theft by a local police constable.
Custodial Death: Rajakannu was taken into custody, tortured, and later died, with police attempting to cover it up by moving his body and claiming he escaped.
The Fight for Justice: His wife, Sengani (Parvathy in real life), with the support of human rights lawyer K. Chandru, fought a long legal battle for justice, filing a Habeas Corpus petition to find her husband.
Justice Chandru’s Role: Retired Justice K. Chandru, a known advocate for the underprivileged, took up the case pro bono, using the legal system to challenge police brutality and caste prejudice.
Outcome: After years of struggle, the court eventually ruled in their favor, exposing the police’s actions and leading to justice for the family, with the state eventually granting land to Sengani.
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