Idukki Gold

The movie opens with Michael returning from the Czech Republic to India to reconnect with old friends. He places a newspaper advertisement to summon his schoolmates. This act sparks the plan to meet and reunite, setting the road trip in motion.

Ravi and Madan, who are still in touch, see Michael's ad and decide to meet him. They reminisce about school days during their reunion and realize it's time to find the others. They agree to join a journey that traces back to their youth.

The friends agree to go on a road trip to locate their missing classmates Antony and Raman and to visit their school. The trip promises a mix of nostalgia and renewed camaraderie. They start preparing for the journey, gathering supplies and memories.

They set off together, sharing stories from their teenage years as they move through landscapes. The journey marks a transition from carefree youth to the responsibilities of adulthood. The mood blends humor with a sense of impending revelation.

They locate Antony, who now lives a quiet life as a restaurant manager. Antony agrees to join the road trip, adding his steady presence to the group. His decision strengthens the bond among the friends.

The group finds Raman, a widower with a young son, torn between his love for Manju and her pre-arranged marriage. Raman's personal struggle adds a layer of emotional complexity to the journey. The encounter foreshadows the choices that will test their loyalties.

On the night of Manju's marriage, Raman and Manju run away with the help of Raman's son and the old friends. The elopement challenges social norms and deepens the emotional stakes for the group. After the escape, Raman decides to join the road trip.

The film flashes back to their school days, showing how they drank, smoked marijuana and beedis, and bunked classes. These memories reveal the roots of their strong bond and the carefree improvisation that built their friendship. The past scenes contrast with their present responsibilities.

Their search for the legendary Idukki Gold leads them into a field of marijuana and into the presence of a wild elephant. The moment shifts the tone from humor to danger and reflection on consequences. The encounter also tests their unity as a group.

Behnnan, a former estate helper they clashed with as kids, traps the group in the field. He initially appears as a threat, but his confrontation hints at a deeper, unresolved history. He finally reveals that his true wish was simply to be friends.

Behnnan smiles and frees them, explaining that friendship is what he wanted all along. The release reframes past conflicts as part of a shared history. The moment reinforces the film's message that forgiveness and loyalty matter more than old enmities.

The crew realizes that friendship binds them more than any quest for Idukki Gold. Madan reunites with his wife Shyamala, hinting at reconciliation. The journey closes on a warm, hopeful note, with the friends reaffirmed in their bond.