SCRIPT WRITING
STORY NARRATION:
Title GURUPEEDAM, revolves around a poignant meeting between two characters,
Deepaa and Vellaiyadhevan, an older man who once had a profound impact on her
[Link] story begins with Deepaa reminiscing about her past as she encounters a
significant person from her life. She approaches Vellaiyadhevan's home, driven by
a need for closure and the memories of a painful past.
TREATMENT
LOGLINE:
After 30 years, Deepaa seeks out her former teacher, Vellaiyadhevan, to confront
him about a traumatic incident that changed her life, hoping to find closure and
release the emotional burden she has carried for decades.
SYNOPSIS:
Deepaa visits Vellaiyadhevan, the man who saved her life 30 years earlier during
a critical moment. Although he no longer remembers her, she reminds him of the
event that changed her life forever. As they converse, Deepaa reflects on the
passage of time and how it has affected Vellaiyadhevan, emphasizing themes of
memory, the lasting impact of kindness, and the inevitable effects of aging.
ACT 1:
Deepaa, haunted by her past, sets out to meet Vellaiyadhevan, a former teacher,
to confront him about a traumatic event. Her friend questions the need, but
Deepaa insists on closure.
ACT 2:
Deepaa meets Vellaiyadhevan, who doesn’t recognize her. She reminds him of an
incident from 30 years ago when she fell from a bus and was in a coma. She
reveals that this event deeply scarred her, both physically and emotionally.
ACT 3:
Vellaiyadhevan feels guilt and remorse as he remembers the past. Though words
can’t fully heal the wound, Deepaa finds some closure. The final scene contrasts
Deepaa’s pain with a tender moment between Vellaiyadhevan and his granddaughter,
symbolizing the passage of time.
CHARACTER SKETCHES:
DEEPAA
Role: Protagonist
Personality: Deepaa is a deeply introspective and determined individual. She
carries emotional scars from her past but is resilient enough to face them head-
on. Though gentle and introspective, there is an underlying strength in her
resolve to confront Vellaiyadhevan and seek closure.
VELLAIYADHEVAN
Role: Antagonist (not in a villainous sense, but as the person who caused
Deepaa’s suffering)
FRIEND
Role: Supporting character
Personality: She is pragmatic and supportive of Deepaa. Though she doesn’t fully
understand the gravity of Deepaa’s journey,