Nanjupuram

In Nanjupuram, the village is steered by two powerful figures: the president Thambi Ramaiah and the respected elder Narein. Velu, Narein's son, stands at the edge of these rival loyalties as whispers and fear ripple through daily life. The uneasy balance of power shapes every decision and rumor that travels through the hills.

Velu and Malar begin to grow closer as they share quiet moments amid the rugged landscape. Their growing bond brings warmth to a community ruled by secrecy and shifting loyalties. Malar's presence brightens the harsh world around them, drawing attention from those who prefer to keep things hidden.

While treating a snake-bitten girl, Velu carries her to the far side of the hill, away from the dangers of the snakes, with Malar joining him for protection. The rescue bonds Velu and Malar in trust and mutual care. This moment marks the start of a relationship that goes beyond simple friendship.

Velu and Malar admit their feelings for each other, finding a quiet, sustaining love amid the village's tensions. The romance unsettles the familiar order and invites scrutiny from those who wish to keep secrets secret. Their resolve to protect this bond becomes a quiet rebellion against the town's tensions.

A snake resurfaces to threaten Malar, and Velu acts with decisive bravery by stamping it and injuring it badly. The incident alarms the villagers and seeds fear of a 40-day revenge from the wounded snake. To shield Velu, his family constructs a hut high on the hill with the living area dug beneath.

The 40-day fear looms as Velu remains connected to Malar, slipping down to the riverside at night despite the hut's protection. He risks discovery to keep their romance alive. The danger embodies the curse-like hesitation that surrounds their love story.

Velu's father pleads with the president to warn Malar about the dangerous situation. The president visits Malar's home and presses for a quick marriage to restore order and security. Malar is unhappy with this forced arrangement.

Velu's trusted thief friend acts as a go-between and conveys to Velu that Malar is waiting for him, shaking loose the fear that held them back. The message rekindles courage and sparks plans for a life together. Their bond faces the pressure of external constraints but grows stronger.

They decide to run away to start a new life together, defying the town's orders and the looming danger from the snake. They prepare in secret, trusting the thief's bridge between them and the outside world. Their plan embodies love against a backdrop of fear.

With the snake in pursuit, Velu and Malar flee through the hills as villagers rally to search for them. The escape becomes a tense chase across the rugged terrain, watched by wary eyes at every bend. As dawn breaks, the villagers' fear begins to lift with the 40-day period ending.

The president and his henchmen close in on Malar at the river’s edge, and Velu steps between them to shield her from harm. He is gravely wounded in the confrontation, sacrificing his life to protect her. The crowd is left to reckon with the cost of their love.

In the aftermath, Malar bears Velu’s child, and their son grows up with an uncanny familiarity for snakes, a living memory of his father’s bravery. The tale closes on the idea that love, loyalty, and the memory of a brave man can endure in the face of danger and loss. The hills keep watching, and the story lingers in the wind.