Damarukam

Set in contemporary India, the narrative situates Malli as a present-day hero who balances family obligations with a quest against an ancient demon. The events unfold across airports, temples and urban neighborhoods, grounding mythic conflict in a current world. The eclipses and divine interventions occur within the framework of modern life.

The story unfolds primarily in the sacred city of Kashi (Varanasi) and in Malli's local colony, blending mythic temples with everyday Indian life. The city is depicted as a place where devotion and superstition intersect, and where divine acts can influence ordinary people's lives. Sacred spaces, temples and rituals anchor the emotional and fantastical elements of the plot.

💖 Love and Duty

Love for Maheswari drives Malli to protect her, even as he wrestles with his traumatic past and his distrust of divine power. His sense of duty toward his sister Sailu and his community tests his beliefs and choices. The film explores how devotion can coexist with skepticism, guiding actions without erasing doubt.

✨ Divine Intervention

Sambayya, the Lord Siva embodiment, intervenes at crucial moments to steer Malli toward his birth purpose. Faith acts as a real force capable of changing outcomes, blurring the line between myth and reality. The narrative treats divinity as a tangible influence in the mortal world.

⚔️ Good vs Evil

Andhakaasura embodies unchecked ambition and a dream of world domination through sacrifice and power. Malli's quest pits heroism and divine aid against the demon's ruthlessness. The climax pairs martial resolve with spiritual guidance to defeat the threat.