Chettayees

Two days before the year ends, five friends gather in John’s apartment for a lively celebration. The room buzzes with music and chatter, masking undercurrents of tension. Merlin moves through the crowd with warmth, while Kichu’s wife Miya George’s character looms as a quiet presence that hints at edges to come.

John’s inebriation disturbs the balance of the party and unsettles the group. Sparks of irritation flare as misunderstandings begin to surface under the festive glow. The celebration’s carefree veneer starts to crack at the edges.

Merlin’s arrival is not merely as a guest but a test of loyalty within the circle. Her presence is read as a challenge to the life Kichu shares with his wife. Kichu defends his marriage, creating a brief easing of tensions before the undercurrents return.

Roopesh, Bava, and Babumon misread Merlin’s role and suspect she’s part of a scheme to destabilize Kichu’s life. A heated scuffle erupts, and Bava punches John in a moment of impulsive anger. Merlin, feeling cornered, struggles to explain her fears and motives.

Merlin overhears conversations in which Kichu seems to discuss overseas sessions with John, hinting at a deeper, potentially destabilizing professional bond. Fear and insecurity rise as she processes what this could mean for their marriage. The seeds of mistrust take deeper root.

John discloses a past plan: he had arranged a will to trigger if Kichu dies, a move intended to shield him from entanglements that could threaten Merlin. The revelation lands like a blow, leaving Merlin devastated and furious at the perceived manipulation. The room falls into a heavy stillness.

Wracked by fear and anger, Merlin confronts the possibility that her marriage could be eclipsed by these machinations. Her heartbreak intensifies as she contemplates extreme options, and the tension becomes almost unbearable for everyone present. John insists his actions were about protection, not destruction.

The apartment owners threaten to involve the police, claiming immoral chaos and exploitation. Power is cut, the gate is sealed, and the elevator stops, trapping all of them inside the building. The entrapment amplifies fear while forcing a confrontation that cannot be avoided any longer.

Merlin decides to stay, torn between her marriage and the friendships that bind the group. A tense phone exchange with Roopesh reveals new layers of misunderstanding, while Bava frantically searches for Kichu at a club, and John seeks to steer toward a peaceful resolution. The night becomes a crucible for truth-telling.

Police presence finally arrives, and the hidden tensions are laid bare. The group works together to de-escalate the situation, acknowledging the fragility of their bonds. John explains that his actions were meant to protect the people he cares about, not to destroy them.

The crisis shifts toward repair rather than ruin as truths are faced. John reframes his actions as an attempt to rebuild Kichu’s marriage within the boundaries of their friendships. The group commits to moving forward with greater honesty and care for one another.

The final act suggests a nuanced coexistence where Kichu’s marriage can endure alongside Merlin, with John maintaining his integrity and friendship. Roopesh, Bava, and Babumon offer support as the group learns to balance trust, loyalty, and boundaries. The closing image hints at a cautious, hopeful future for all involved.