Nirakkoottu

The events unfold in the 1980s, a period of expanding print media and evolving legal proceedings in Kerala. Newsrooms, courts, and workplaces reflect the era's technological and social norms. The story uses contemporary settings like a newspaper office and an advertising agency to anchor the drama.

Set in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the film grounds its story in a bustling urban milieu. The action centers around a Malayalam daily, Keralarema, and scenes around an advertising agency, a club, and the court system. It portrays a Kerala cityscape where media, business, and crime intersect.

⚖️ Justice, Truth

Ravi Varma's case juxtaposes legal outcomes with the complex truth behind Mercy's death. The diary and revelations uncover hidden motives, complicating the narrative of guilt. The plot questions whether law alone can deliver true justice or if truth lies beyond formal judgments. It also explores how public perception can diverge from what truly happened.

📰 Media and Perception

Sasikala Varghese's reporting shapes the public image of Ravi's guilt and influences the case's reception. The boss's praise and the later feedback letter illustrate how media narratives can steer justice and memory. The film critiques sensationalism while highlighting journalism's power to uncover or obscure truth. Ultimately, revelations emerge that challenge the initial portrayal.

💔 Love, Betrayal

Mercy's life unfolds from a clerk to a model under pressure, revealing the fragility of trust in a marriage marked by ambition and dependency. The story centers on pregnancy, coercion, and the fragility of personal safety, culminating in tragedy. Ajith's exploitation and violence precipitate Mercy's death, catalyzing Ravi's desperate actions. The emotional core exposes how relationships can become vehicles for power, jealousy, and revenge.