Chidambaram

A vast government-owned cattle farm sits in the lush Western Ghats on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border, shaping the rhythms of work, hierarchy, and survival. The estate’s expansive fields and hay-making unit create a setting of isolation and control that underpins the tension between workers and superiors. The village and temple-town context nearby highlights the rural backdrop for a tragedy born of power, desire, and mistrust.

⚖️ Power dynamics

The farm’s strict hierarchy pits workers against supervisors, showing how authority can warp relationships and explode into conflict. Shankaran and Jacob use position and intimidation to control labor and loyalty, setting the stage for the tragedy that follows.

💔 Jealousy

Suspicion and possessiveness drive the characters toward destructive acts, transforming ordinary farm life into a theater of mistrust where a single accusation can shatter marriages and lives.

🙏 Redemption

Facing guilt and ruin, Shankaran seeks solace in religion as alcohol and trauma weigh on him. The pilgrimage and temple visit become a search for meaning beyond power and violence, offering a path toward renewal.