Pakshe

Balan is raised in a poor family after his father sells properties to fund relentless legal battles. The resulting debts and social pressure weigh heavily on him and shape his ambitions. This hardship fuels his drive to seek a life of public service as an IAS officer.

Balan's teacher, Unniyettan, motivates him to aim for the IAS. He becomes a beacon of hope, showing how public service can alter their fortunes. This mentorship plants the seed for a remarkable career.

Balan falls in love with Nandini, a talented writer from a wealthy family. Their relationship is accepted by both families and a marriage date is fixed. It seems happiness is within reach before the storms to come.

Balan clears the UPSC written exam and the interview, completing the path to becoming an IAS officer. His achievement elevates hopes for the family's future. The sense of triumph is tempered by the looming debt.

Shortly after, Balan's father commits suicide as the long legal battle is lost. The family property is gone and the debts continue to pile up, leaving Balan with a heavy burden. The tragedy underscores the stakes of his chosen career.

Private money lenders pressure Balan to repay the loans, publicly shaming him and damaging his reputation. In the wake of the harassment, Nandini's family withdraws from the engagement and she is not allowed to meet him. The couple's dream begins to fracture under financial strain.

Vikaraman, a contractor, proposes to settle the debts by lending money on the condition that Balan marries his daughter, Raji. The offer forces him to choose between love and family duty. He weighs the price of keeping his promises to Nandini and to his own family.

Nandini urges him to marry Raji to save the family, accepting the sacrifice. Balan agrees, marries Raji, and begins repaying the debts. Nandini and Balan part with heavy hearts, their relationship effectively ended for now.

Raji and Vikaramman ill-treat Balan, pressuring him to cooperate for their friends. Feeling insulted and angry, he slaps Raji and leaves the family home. He spends the rest of the day at the residence of his superior officer, Shivadasa Menon, who consoles him.

The next morning, he takes a week's leave and retreats to a beach resort for peace of mind. There he meets Eenashu, a middle‑aged man with a sunny outlook who lightens his burden. A friendship develops that helps him forget his sorrows for a while.

Shivadasa Menon arrives at the resort to press Balan into signing the Joint Divorce Petition, noting that Vikaram has pushed him to it. Balan contemplates his options as personal life grows more tangled. The episode reveals how far external pressures drive the situation.

Nandini stays at the neighboring cottage and is revealed as an internationally acclaimed writer. As they exchange life stories, the old bond between Balan and Nandini begins to revive, aided by Eenashu's lighthearted influence. Balan slowly erases Raji from his mind.

Raji and their children arrive, apologizing and asking for forgiveness, causing Balan to face a critical choice. Nandini, aware of the situation, steps back with a heavy heart. Balan ends up accepting Rajeswari and the children, choosing his duty over rekindled love.

Balan prepares to return to life with Rajeswari, resuming his duties and family life. Nandini, though saddened, begins a new life, carrying memories of her life with Balan. The film closes on the note of sacrifice and steadfast commitment to family.