Azhakiya Ravanan

Shankar Das returns to his native village in Alappuzha under an incognito identity. The villagers remain unaware of his troubled past as a former servant punished by the feudal lord. He enjoys the welcome, while keeping his true history hidden.

Back in the village, Shankar basks in the congratulatory attention from sycophants and locals who praise his success. He uses his return to project power and influence, masking his true past. The atmosphere around him hints at his inflated ego.

Shankar reveals his identity to his childhood friend Ambujakshan, a tailor and unsuccessful novelist. The reveal sets the stage for the arrangement to produce a film. Ambujakshan becomes a key ally in Shankar's plan to regain respect in the village.

He confides to Ambujakshan that his childhood infatuation is Panicker's daughter Anuradha. Ambujakshan becomes involved as the plan unfolds. The revelation foreshadows the film project as a means to win her over.

Ambujakshan persuades Shankar that producing a film would earn him village respect and help win Anuradha. Shankar agrees and decides to invest in the project. The plan shifts from personal pursuit to a public, cinematic endeavor.

The project kicks off with Sharath directing, who is also Anuradha's love interest. The dynamic among Shankar, Sharath, and Anuradha adds tension as loyalties and affections become entwined. The village watches as the film unfolds, serving as a platform for Shankar's ascent.

Shankar offers financial assistance to Panicker's family without being asked. The generosity earns him gratitude and strengthens their dependence on him. This act complicates relationships when debts and favors intersect with personal interests.

Shankar observes the budding affection between Anuradha and Sharath, the film's director and her love interest. The realization prompts him to pause the production to reassess his plans. Personal relationships begin to conflict with the commercial project.

Shankar publicly proposes marriage to Anuradha, hoping to seal his hold on her and the village. Anuradha declines the proposal, resisting a union based on coercion and the past. The moment reveals the power dynamics at play.

Despite her refusal, the indebted family pushes Anuradha to marry Shankar for material reasons. The coercion underscores the social pressure and the imbalance of power in their relationship. Anuradha agrees to the marriage under duress.

Infuriated by the arranged marriage, Anuradha decides she will not submit as a virgin before Shankar and seeks solace with Sharath. The clandestine encounter complicates loyalties and fuels the tension between her and Shankar. The act is a response to perceived betrayal and control.

After the marriage, Anuradha learns from Shankar that Sharath accepted money to keep quiet about potential trouble. The revelation compounds her heartbreak and damages trust between them. It deepens the rift within their troubled union.

Overwhelmed by the truth, Anuradha confesses to Shankar about her affair with Sharath. The admission clarifies the past and intensifies the emotional stakes. The confession becomes a turning point in their marital dynamics.

In the end, Shankar embraces Anuradha, signaling forgiveness and a renewed bond. The marital relationship resumes, grounded in a fragile reconciliation rather than a fairytale resolution. The village witnesses a complex, morally nuanced closure.