Chanthupottu

Radha is raised by his grandmother who longs for a granddaughter, and the village views him as effeminate. She nicknames him Radha, a name that sticks as he grows. He fills his days with the company of girls, singing, and dancing, remaining unfazed by whispers.

Radha's closest companion is Malu, a girl who becomes the spark of his early feelings. Their friendship deepens into love as they share joys and secrets in the village. The growing bond defies the town's expectations of Radha's gender.

Kumaran, the local moneylender, harasses Radha for his feminine ways after learning of Radha and Malu's feelings. He turns to Thorayil Aashan, the village astrologer, for leverage against Radha. The plot to suppress Radha begins to gain momentum.

Kumaran's assault leads to a brutal confrontation where Radha is beaten and dumped into the deep sea. The village and its power structure are implicated as Radha fights for survival. The incident shatters his sense of security and sets his fate on a new course.

Freddy, a restaurant owner on a distant shore, rescues Radha and brings him to his home. Radha meets Freddy's sister Rosie and a caring grandmother, who gradually welcome him into their family. The warmth of this new home offers Radha a chance to belong.

Living with Freddy's family, the grandmother starts to identify Radha with Jonfy, triggering a transformation toward more masculine behavior. Radha struggles to reconcile this new identity with his memories and heart. The change stirs inner conflict as he adapts to safer surroundings.

Cleetus, an old foe of Freddy, tries to molest Rosie, leading to a violent fight that ends with Cleetus injured. Fearing the police, Radha flees back toward his native shore. The break from Freddy's family marks a turning point in his life.

Back at his native shore, Radha discovers Kumaran has burned down his family home. Malu is pregnant with Radha's child, deepening the peril and stakes for Radha and his love. The news compounds the tensions with Kumaran.

Radha confronts Kumaran in a brutal showdown, and just as Kumaran is about to kill them, Malu arrives. Radha spares Kumaran and chooses to live with Malu and their unborn child. The couple's future hangs on the protection of the village.

The villagers rally to defend Radha and Malu, delivering a clear warning that Kumaran should not return to the shore. The sense of communal support strengthens Radha's resolve to build a life with Malu. The threat shifts from personal to social resistance.

Malu gives birth to Radha and Malu's child earlier than expected. When Radha sees the baby, he discovers a boy and tears the ribbon from the hair, vowing to raise him as his son. The moment marks a firm commitment to family and responsibility.

With love and responsibility guiding him, Radha returns to the sea and resumes the fisherman's life. His journey spans from village outsider to a father who embraces his dual identity, balancing personal truth with communal ties. The ocean remains both home and horizon for his future.