Ee Parakkum Thalika

Unnikrishnan drives an aging bus that was given to him as compensation for his father Thamarakshan Pillai’s accident. He fights to keep the bus running despite its deteriorating condition, often selling valuables to cover maintenance. The bus remains a fragile lifeline to the past and a symbol of his family’s hardship.

Sundareshan, a loyal friend and distant relative, works as the bus cleaner and sticks by Unnikrishnan through mounting strain. He provides steady support amid constant financial and logistical hurdles. A running gag arises when a mouse nibbles Sundareshan’s passport, foiling his chance to seek opportunities abroad.

During a live TV show, Unnikrishnan publicly criticizes Circle Inspector Veerappan Kurup. The fallout is swift: the inspector orders him to leave the city with the bus, intensifying his troubles. The broadcast marks a turning point that tests his loyalties and resolve.

A lawyer named Sreedhara Kaimal steps in, trying to secure a bank loan so Unnikrishnan can start a Thattukada (mobile kitchen) from the bus. The loan would transform the aging vehicle into a source of income and give him a new purpose. The effort offers a glimmer of hope amid growing desperation.

A nomadic woman named Basanthi boards the bus and is revealed to be Gayathri, the minister’s daughter from Puducherry. She has fled home after being pushed into politics by her father. The trio’s interactions begin to hint at a life beyond the bus.

Gayathri initially resists staying on the worn bus, testing Unnikrishnan’s and Sundareshan’s persistence. As they spend time together, their bond steadily deepens, offering warmth amid hardship. The growing connection hints at a future beyond the vehicle’s rust.

The police track Gayathri down and return her to Santhanam in Puducherry, where he arranges a marriage to another person to keep her under control. The pursuit underscores the clash between personal desire and political power. Unnikrishnan’s resolve to be with Gayathri is severely tested.

Santhanam doubles down on plans for Gayathri’s marriage, reinforcing political expectations and securing a conventional future. Gayathri’s autonomy clashes with his authority, fueling a latent conflict. The situation leaves Unnikrishnan with a renewed sense that he must act.

Unnikrishnan and Sundareshan hatch a clandestine plan to bring Gayathri along from Puducherry onto the bus. They decide to take a risk to unite their love with their shared dream. The plan marks a shift from passive endurance to active pursuit.

The pair quietly slip into Gayathri’s home to retrieve her, but Santhanam’s men discover them hiding in an almirah and beat Unnikrishnan. Gayathri pleads to stop the violence, underscoring the seriousness of their bond. The confrontation escalates the stakes for everyone involved.

Despite his injuries, Unnikrishnan fights back and clings to the belief that his love for Gayathri is real. Seeing their genuine affection, Santhanam chooses to let Gayathri go with Unnikrishnan aboard the bus. The moment reframes the feud as a testimony of true commitment.

Gayathri joins Unnikrishnan aboard the aging bus, and the couple sets off toward an uncertain future. Sundareshan remains by their side, forming a trio that leaves behind old constraints. The journey closes on a hopeful note, with love and freedom ahead on the open road.