Kaliyil Alpam Karyam

Vinayan, an idealist from a wealthy family, is drawn to Gandhian principles and the simple, scenic life of rural Kerala. He accepts a job as a Village Development Officer and is transferred to a village, where he takes a rented house and begins a contented life among the villagers. The natural beauty of rural Kerala strengthens his belief in a humble, community-centered lifestyle.

Radha grows fond of Vinayan as he settles into village life, and he reciprocates. He starts seeing her as an ideal wife because she embodies the simple, local values he cherishes. Their fledgling affection marks the start of a union that blends two different worlds.

Vinayan's parents envision a marriage that aligns with their wealth and status, clashing with Vinayan's idealistic village life. His younger brother Babu visits from the city, highlighting the pull of urban ambitions. The tension foreshadows a clash of loyalties between old money and rural simplicity.

Radha and Vinayan are soon wed, symbolizing a union of two different worlds—Radha's city upbringing and Vinayan's village values. The marriage brings together love and competing expectations from their families. Their newfound bond is tested by the looming pull of wealth and modernization.

After marrying, Radha expresses a desire to go to Ernakulam to explore Vinayan's hometown and the city life she has imagined. Vinayan is shocked by her city aspirations and tries to discourage her, but Radha remains determined to see more than the village. The trip promises a clash of urban fantasies and rural reality.

Vinayan's parents visit and forcibly take him back to their home, intent on marrying him off to another eligible girl of their choosing. The effort reflects the family's controlling stance and desire to shape Vinayan's destiny according to wealth and status. The disruption uproots the couple's early life in the village.

Radha's parents and Vinayan's brother reach the family home and press to accept Radha as the daughter-in-law. The forced acceptance shows the power of kin networks in arranging marriages. Radha becomes entangled in the new family dynamics under pressure.

Vinayan's mother agrees outwardly to Radha's inclusion, hoping to manage the situation and perhaps sideline her later. The deception is layered with a protective motive, masking underlying skepticism about Radha's modern sensibilities. The arranged marriage now sits in a fragile, uneasy balance.

Radha abandons traditional attire in favor of modern dresses, triggering Vinayan's anger. He laments marrying someone he believed to be a simple villager, while Radha counters that she married him because she saw him as a city man. The clash exposes differing visions of identity and lifestyle.

Disillusioned, Vinayan leaves the city comforts for life back in the village, while Radha remains with her in-laws. This separation highlights the growing rift between their expectations and the reality of their marriage. The distance foreshadows a possible reconciliation on the road ahead.

Radha is subjected to jokes about her lack of city manners by her mother-in-law, leaving her humiliated. Babu speaks with Radha, urging her to return to Vinayan and repair their bond. The pressure from the in-law household contrasts with Babu's support from the brotherly side.

Radha sheds her modern clothing again and heads back toward Vinayan, choosing the bond they share over the pressures of village life. The return marks a deliberate break from the imposed city life. The couple begins to move toward reconciliation.

Realizing his mistake, Vinayan resolves to bring Radha back and restore their marriage. He sets off along the road with the hope of finding her and renewing their vows. This moment marks a turning point from conflict to a possible reunion.

On their respective journeys, Vinayan and Radha finally meet on the road and choose to stay together. The reunion reaffirms their commitment and resolves the central tension between tradition and modern ambition. Their love endures despite the twists of family expectations.