Lion

Education Minister Balagangadhara Menon reveals a plan to become Chief Minister by increasing college fees and blaming the current CM, Avarachan, for corruption. Protests erupt across the state as the political game heats up. Menon relies on his loyalists Pavithran and Gopinath IAS to shield his actions and expand his influence.

Sharika (Shari) and her mother arrive at Menon's house, rekindling a past relationship with Unni that Menon disapproves of. Shari becomes involved in a public Drinking Water Case and seeks Menon's help, but he proves unreliable. They push to take the matter to the Collector and then pursue judicial remedies.

Meenakshi, Unni's sister, loves Prasad, a regular schoolteacher, but Menon and allies refuse the match and press for ASP Harshan to marry her as a political asset. Pavithran's henchmen are sent to target Prasad, and Unni is jailed in an unwarranted case to keep the couple apart.

Shari acquires a cellphone belonging to Prasad's murderer and, with Unni's help, presents it to CI Vijayan as proof. The killer is arrested, and Menon is traced via a phone call, exposing his involvement in broader corrupt activities. This deepens the political crisis surrounding him.

The Governor dissolves the state assembly, triggering a general election. The party initially plans to nominate Krishnakumar from his constituency, not Menon, but Menon pressure shifts the plan to back him as the candidate. Krishnakumar withdraws to run as an Independent on his friends' urging.

Krishnakumar campaigns by highlighting his opponents' dramas and donates money obtained from vendors and businessmen as charity. He contests as an Independent and achieves a narrow victory, securing a crucial seat for the coalition.

Following the election, the coalition forms with Thomman Chakko as Chief Minister. Krishnakumar is appointed Home Minister, and he and his allies enter the cabinet to steer governance. The new administration begins reshaping the political landscape.

Krishnakumar uses his home portfolio to root out corruption, exposing black money and corrupt assets held by high-ranking politicians. He also transfers Harshan to Bihar, and pressure on Thomman Chakko increases to align with the reformist agenda.

Krishnakumar convinces Shari to marry him; they register their marriage and move into the minister's official residence. Menon reacts with anger, dispels them from the house, and the couple begins a new life within the political hub of power.

Pavithran escalates efforts to eliminate Unni while Menon contemplates a reform-minded path and plans a press conference to reveal his corrupt practices. Pavithran senses that his wealth and influence could vanish and doubles down on his schemes.

Pavithran orchestrates a staged lorry crash that kills Menon, portraying it as an accident. Unbeknownst to Pavithran, Menon's P.A. Joseph survives the crash and later informs Krishnakumar of the truth.

Joseph reveals the murder to Krishnakumar and helps track the killer, but Pavithran attempts to flee. Krishnakumar confronts Pavithran with the police, and in a violent confrontation, Pavithran is slain with Vijayan's gun. The case appears to be headed toward closure.

The F.I.R. is closed under CRPC 130/131, and CI Vijayan consoles Krishnakumar, emphasizing the need for incorruptible leadership. The state begins to move forward under a new era of governance and accountability.

Ex-CM Avarachan congratulates Krishnakumar on his ascent from a political actor to a statesman. Krishnakumar is hailed as Home Minister with a guiding motto: Leadership is action and not position, signaling a continuing mission for reform.