Ithihasa

Alvy Benedict is a sharp-witted pickpocket whose street-smart charm helps him navigate Kochi’s crowded streets. When he wakes up in Janaki’s life, his instinct-driven approach collides with her cautious routines, forcing him to reassess his priorities. Through the swap, he reveals a more protective and unexpectedly tender side, especially toward those he cares about.

Janaki is a software professional whose orderly life is upended when she inhabits Alvy’s body. The experience exposes her to a new street-level reality and a different set of risks, softening her rigid edges. She learns to read people and places with a new, more compassionate perspective, even as she misses her own life.

Janaki’s mother, Sulochana, is protective and resourceful, stepping in with practical care when the swap unsettles the family. She anchors the household and helps mobilize a plan to keep the swapped pair safe. Her steady, nurturing presence highlights the film’s themes of family and trust.

Her grandmother offers traditional wisdom and unwavering support as the mystery deepens. She helps coordinate the family’s efforts to find a cure and keep the swapped pair safe. Her calm, endearing pragmatism grounds the story amid chaos.

Vikki is a loyal ally who keeps the group safe and helps orchestrate their plan to swap back. His street-smarts and practical humor provide balance to the tension of the pursuit. He plays a crucial role in the final run to reclaim their lives.