Agnidevan

The story centers on the Malayalam Shabdam, a newspaper empire of the Ezhuthupura Tharavadu. Two brothers, Rama Varma (Appan) and Ravi Varma (Aniyankuttan), inherit its legacy and pursue divergent paths. The old print-house and family lineage set the stage for a lifelong feud that tests loyalty and tradition.

Appan assumes leadership with a clinical, business-first mindset, pushing growth and expansion at the newspaper. He clashes with Anantharaman, the ruthless manager who sees the firm as a chessboard for ulterior goals. The stage is set in the newsroom and boardroom where strategy and cunning collide.

Aniyankuttan pours his heart into writing, believing in the craft and family tradition. He treats relationships as central to his work, sometimes at odds with financial aims. His world revolves around the editorial desk, not the balance sheets.

Vishwalakshmi Thampuratti, the grandmother, is the family's moral compass and keeper of the newspaper's legacy. Her wisdom anchors the younger generation amid changing times. The corridors of the house echo with stories and poetry she inspired.

K. K. Menon, the editor father, lives for words, while the elder brother's mother enjoys social evenings and club games. Their divergent priorities reflect the widening rift in the family. The home becomes a battleground for values as much as for ink.

Anantharaman schemes to pry control from the brothers by exploiting Appan's ambitions. He weaves plots that threaten the grandmother's legacy and the family's harmony. The corporate corridors become the arena where trust erodes and power moves forward.

Aniyankuttan's romance with Sudhu faces interference from Appan, who is swayed by Anantharaman's corrupt counsel. Jealousy and deceit muddy what should be a simple love story. The tension spills into the newsroom and private life, revealing how power can corrupt affection.

The feud broadens as personal loyalties clash with business ambitions, while the mother pursues leisure and the father remains devoted to writing. The younger brother maps a path to reclaim the empire by building wealth in parallel to the newspaper. The house and company become arenas of competing visions.

Aniyankuttan rises as a wealthy liquor baron, using wealth to buy back Malayalam Shabdam from Anantharaman. The acquisition marks a strategic turning point in the family saga, turning private ambition into public power. The newsroom shifts as dollars begin to steer decisions.

The grandmother's grief over the family's disunity becomes overwhelming, and she passes away. Her death feels like the closing of a chapter and the burning pyre becomes a symbol of the fractured past. Funeral scenes force a reckoning among Appan, Aniyankuttan, and the wider clan.

Anantharaman is beaten and banished by Aniyan and his allies when he tries to usurp the grandmother's house. The siblings begin to mend fences, yet the scars of the feud linger. This marks a turning point toward reconciliation and reformation.

At the grandmother's burning pyre, Aniyankuttan vows to protect the family's unity and legacy. Appan and their mother awaken to their missteps and join in mending the rift. The story closes with a renewed commitment to keep the family from drifting apart and to safeguard Malayalam Shabdam’s future.