Kaduva

The story unfolds during the late 1990s in Kerala, a period marked by partisan politics, shifting leadership, and entrenched corruption. Personal vendettas and public power struggles intertwine as police, politicians, and businessmen clash. The atmosphere of prestige, fear, and retaliation drives the narrative.

Set in Pala in the late 1990s, the town's social fabric—its courts, police, churches, and local power structures—forms the backdrop for Kaduva's saga. Key locations include the district jail where an arrest attempt unfolds and the church festival where much of the conflict peaks. The setting highlights how wealth, influence, and tradition shape the events.

⚔️ Power & Ego

Kaduva's wealth and arrogance set the stage for a fierce power struggle with law enforcement and rival factions. His pride fuels confrontations with IG Joseph Chandy and others, dragging the town into a cycle of retaliation. The theme shows how unchecked pride can turn personal grievances into public feuds, with violence as the outcome. It critiques how status and wealth shield wrongdoing while escalating conflict.

🏛️ Corruption & Politics

Political maneuvering, deals, and leadership changes drive much of the plot. Characters leverage dirt and video evidence to gain control, illustrating how corruption infiltrates institutions and personal relationships. The pursuit of power leads to suspensions, arrests, and shadows of influence. The narrative shows how money and influence can steer outcomes and public perception.

👪 Family & Loyalty

Kaduva frames his family as central to his identity and decisions, striving to protect Elsa and their children from the feud's fallout. Loyalty motivates both protective actions and aggressive force, creating tension between public bravado and private vulnerability. The family serves as a counterpoint to political scheming and violence, highlighting the human cost of power struggles.