Ayyappanum Koshiyum

Ayyappan Nair, a former Havildar, drives from Kattappana toward Ooty with his driver Kumaran. Koshy Kurian sits beside them, intoxicated and brimming with mischief as they opt for the Attappadi shortcut. The mood is tense but ordinary, setting the stage for a night that will soon unravel.

At a routine monthly check, a cooperative effort of police, forest, and excise discovers alcohol in the vehicle. The discovery raises the stakes immediately and puts everyone on edge. The excise team tightens its grip on Koshy, inflaming tempers all around.

Koshy erupts at inspector Faizal while Ayyappan steps in to restrain him. The confrontation escalates from a traffic stop into a high-stakes dispute with potential political shadows. The officers realize this is more than a simple arrest.

An FIR is filed against Koshy, and the case gains weight when he reveals he is the son of Kurian John, a ruthless local leader. The investigation expands beyond the road and touches local power dynamics. Ayyappan and the team understand they are entangled in something bigger than a routine stop.

Ayyappan, nearing retirement, chooses caution over expediency and refuses an early homecoming for Koshy. Koshy clings to the idea of spending Christmas with family, framing his stance as a plea for mercy. The authorities begin weighing the political and personal ramifications of releasing him.

Koshy pretends to meltdown and pleads for alcohol, a ploy that drags Jessy, the CPO, into the fallout. Ayyappan and Jessy face disciplinary scrutiny, with Ayyappan losing medals and facing a suspension. The embarrassment resonates through the ranks and tests loyalties.

A bail arrangement is negotiated through Satheesh Kumar and MLA K. C. George, allowing Koshy to sign bail documents en masse. The immediate accountability is sidestepped for now, but the case remains fragile. Video footage still threatens to surface and complicate matters.

Koshy submits video evidences that escalate the inquiry into Ayyappan’s conduct. The investigation becomes messier as politics, duty, and personal histories converge. DYSP Cherian George is compelled to respond to a mounting crisis with far-reaching implications.

Tensions flare as Koshy confronts Ayyappan on the road, with threats exchanged and pride clashing with duty. The clash intensifies the perceived risk to both men and their families. The line between protector and prosecutor begins to blur in front of the authorities.

Satheesh reveals a darker memory: decades earlier, Ayyappan had been a brutal operative who killed for landlords during the Mundoor uprising, earning the nickname Mundoor Maadan. The revelation casts doubt on his present restraint and complicates the current conflict. It deepens the moral ambiguity surrounding his actions.

The pursuit moves toward Anaikatti, culminating in a ferocious fight across a shallow pool as authorities watch from a distance. The clash tests both men's endurance and resolve, threatening to spill into a public disaster. The intervention finally arrives to restore order.

It is revealed that Koshy had staged a medical-emergency-driven alcohol incident to keep Ayyappan in position and to protect Jessy’s job. The revelation reframes who bears responsibility and alters the perceived integrity of the investigation. The balance of accountability shifts dramatically.

With the truth out, charges against Ayyappan are dropped and Kannamma’s arrest is canceled. The two families begin to move toward peace as the case settles into a fragile reconciliation. The outcome emphasizes that duty and family safety can outweigh personal pride.

A year later, Ayyappan requests a transfer back to Kattappana and makes a symbolic visit to Koshy Kurian to shake hands. The moment signals a wiser path, prioritizing safety and loved ones over pride. The story closes on a note of quiet closure and renewed hope.