Kappela

The events take place in a contemporary Kerala setting, with modern communication shaping the romance and tension. Village life, a church festival, and urban travel anchor the unfolding drama. The timeframe centers on present-day social norms and family expectations.

The story unfolds mostly in Poovaranmala, a rural part of Wayanad, where Jessy and her family live a modest life. It also moves to Kozhikode, where Vishnu and Jessy briefly meet amid the bustle of city streets and a church festival. The setting contrasts quiet countryside with urban spaces, highlighting everyday work, travel, and family obligations.

💞 Romance

A new romance blossoms across distance and secrecy, built through phone calls and imagined meetings. The relationship survives despite social scrutiny and a pending engagement with another suitor. Jealousies and desire push characters toward risky choices and emotional vulnerability. The film examines how love can blur boundaries between two worlds.

👪 Societal Pressure

Family expectations and arranged marriage pressures drive Jessy toward an arranged match with Benny. The pressure from Benny’s mother and community judgments threatens personal happiness. Characters weigh duty and personal longing, revealing how social norms shape decisions. The film shows how misaligned expectations can destabilize love.

💔 Manipulation

There is a tension between genuine affection and manipulation as Vishnu’s actions reveal ulterior motives and dangerous games. Trust is tested when appearances and loyalties collide, and a stranger’s help becomes a trap. The narrative probes vulnerability and the exploitation of longing for financial or material gain. The consequences ripple through Jessy and Vishnu’s fragile bond.

👀 Mistaken Identity

A critical misunderstanding arises when Jessy mistakes Roy for Vishnu after a phone snag, driving the plot into a tense chase. The pursuit intensifies as Roy’s actions blur lines between protector and pursuer. Perceptions clash with reality, revealing how appearances can be deceiving. The finale resolves around truth, trust, and emotional clarity.