Aavesham

The events take place in a modern-day college setting, with dormitories, private hostels, and nightlife shaping the students’ daily lives. It portrays current youth culture—peer pressure, friendships, and the lure of thrill-seeking. The time frame centers on a single academic year where exams and rustication threaten the trio’s future.

The story unfolds in urban Bengaluru where a private BK hostel houses freshmen from Kerala. The trio later moves to another hostel in Tumkur to focus on studies, while the college itself becomes a backdrop for Holi celebrations, bar nights, and fights. The settings juxtapose a busy city environment with intimate dorm spaces and a tense, violence-prone campus culture.

🤝 Friendship

Aju, Bibi, Shanthan form a tight trio that leans on their growing bond with Ranga. The friendship offers protection and a sense of belonging, but it also pulls them toward risky, violent experiences. The story explores loyalty, trust, and the consequences of choosing companionship over caution.

💥 Violence and Power

The film centers on a world where violence is a currency and power is exercised through intimidation. Ranga’s past brutality contrasts with his vow of non-violence, highlighting the pull between protective leadership and destructive impulses. The boys’ fascination with fights exposes the cycle of escalation and danger.

🪪 Identity

Ranga’s dual life—gentle guardian to the students and feared gangster—drives the plot. The boys imitate a lifestyle of risk, only to confront the hollow nature of power. The story questions who someone truly is when circumstances force them to wear a mask.

🎓 Responsibility

Exams and rustication pressure push the trio toward prioritizing studies over street life, yet their association with Ranga complicates their path. They must navigate accountability to themselves, their families, and their mentors. The arc culminates in choices that decide their futures.