Pavithram

An older man has a vivid dream that Unnikrishnan must rush to see his father. A crowd mocks him as he arrives, and an astrologer declares the dream a sign of Easwara Pillai's death. Unni performs the last rites but falters, then walks away insisting his father is alive.

In his youth, Unni lives at the ancestral home and courts Meera, a book-loving woman. Meera's father wants him to study MBA in England and lead the family's business. Unni rejects that path, dreaming of a simple life instead.

Devakiyamma and Easwara Pillai begin an illicit affair, leading to a pregnancy that shames the family. They worry about how their grown children will react to the news. The hush-hush situation sets the stage for a dramatic upheaval.

Meenakshi is born, bringing joy to Unni's life. Devakiyamma dies in childbirth, leaving the family to cope with grief and stigma. Ramakrishnan's wife shows little interest in the child, while Unni steps in to take care of her.

With no one else to rely on, Unni assumes the double role of brother and father to Meenakshi. He supports her as she grows, while trying to shield her from the scandal around her birth. This new responsibility weighs heavily on him and shapes their bond.

Unni breaks off his romance with Meera at her father's request, convinced that Meenakshi's presence will always invite trouble. He dedicates himself to Meenakshi's care, believing she needs him more than a lover. The couple's bond deepens in the absence of a normal family life.

Meenakshi is now preparing for her 10th-grade exams and living in the village. Unni has become possessive of her, treating her as the center of his world. The stable life is unsettled by the looming change when she will go to the city.

Meenakshi travels to the city for studies and is exposed to a new culture and fashion. Ramakrishnan's wife helps mold her into a modern girl by enrolling her in competitions and beauty events. This creates friction with Unni.

Unni follows Meenakshi to the city to apologize for past behavior. Meenakshi then becomes involved in an accident, with Unni's earlier actions playing a small, indirect role. The incident deeply affects both of them.

Meenakshi survives the accident and is chastised by Ramakrishnan for neglecting Unni. She realizes the impact her pursuing city life had on him. She resolves to reflect and repair their bond.

Meenakshi returns to the village and confronts the toll the trauma has taken on Unni. She understands that he has become mentally unbalanced by the trauma and chooses to spend the rest of her life taking care of him. The reconciliation restores a fragile balance to their relationship.

In the aftermath, Meenakshi commits to staying by Unni's side as his caretaker and companion. The story closes with their renewed bond in the village, as Meenakshi accepts that her future is tied to Unni. The past losses linger, but love endures.