Manasara…

Vikram's family relocates to the village of Rajapalayam in Kerala after his father's job is transferred there. The village is depicted as time-warped, with tradition and ritual life ruling daily existence. They become cut off from the modern world as the community lives by the codes of Kalaripayittu, their God, life and justice.

Anjali is a village belle who teaches blind kids, embodying kindness in the community. Vikram, initially insecure about his looks, finds himself drawn to her. He feels love dawning despite his misgivings.

Vikram's benefactor Krishnan Kutty dispenses a piece of practical wisdom: to win a woman's love, show a good heart rather than rely on looks. He encourages Vikram to demonstrate kindness and integrity. The advice becomes the pivot of Vikram's approach to Anjali.

Following Kutty's counsel, Vikram masks his appearance and quietly helps Anjali in difficult moments. His acts of selfless support begin to melt Anjali's heart. The effort marks the shift from acquaintanceship to budding romance.

As Vikram continues to help and stand by her, Anjali's feelings deepen and she falls in love with him. Their growing bond remains under the shadow of social norms and family pressure. The couple becomes a beacon of hope in a conservative village.

Rajan, Anjali's step-mother's brother and the village champion, uncovers the romance and moves to destroy it. He locks Anjali at home and savagely defeats Vikram, forcing him to lick his sandals in front of Anjali to display cowardice. The act humiliates the couple and prompts immediate action from Vikram's family.

Shocked by the scandal, Vikram's family is told to pack and leave town. The elders sanction the removal of the outsider who dared pursue a local girl. The ancient codes of the village seem to close ranks against them.

Krishnan Kutty steps in and summons a meeting of the village elders. He argues that Vikram's only fault was falling in love and that Anjali loves him too. He frames the issue as a clash between tradition and the girl's wishes.

After deliberation, the elders first declare Vikram an outsider and tell him to forget the girl and leave. The decision weighs heavily on both families and tests the community's tolerance for love across borders. The tension underscores the village's rigid social order.

Persuaded by Kutty, the elders propose a unique compromise: since Anjali has two suitors, only a Kalaripayittu bout can decide her husband. The winner will gain her hand, and the loser must accept the verdict. The stage is set for a public, ritualized contest.

Kutty trains Vikram while Anjali's father prepares Rajan. Both men are disciples of the same master and carry a score to settle from past training. The rivalry is personal as much as athletic.

The two former apprentices gear up for the deadly ten-round contest. Each has his own motive: defend love, and settle old scores with their shared master as witness. The atmosphere merges legend with personal drama.

The final bout unfolds as a grueling ten rounds of Kalaripayittu. Spectators watch as skill, grit, and heart clash on the mat, while Vikram and Rajan confront their pride and fears. The outcome of the fight will determine Anjali's fate and the couple's future.

The climactic fight resolves the central dilemma, with the winner earning Anjali's hand and the loser accepting the verdict. The village witnesses a reconciliation between tradition and love, though the exact victor is left to destiny. The story ends on the note that heart and courage can redefine social codes.