Perumthachan

In the emerald valleys of Kerala, a timeless craft blossoms amid ancient temples and whispered folklore. The film immerses the viewer in a world where wood and stone are not merely materials but vessels of memory, and where the steady rhythm of rituals defines daily life. A quiet reverence permeates every scene, yet an undercurrent of restless change hints at the inevitable clash between the old ways and the new aspirations that stir beneath the surface.

Perumthachan stands at the heart of this world—a pious, disciplined master carpenter whose reputation borders on the divine. Born into a Vishwabrahmin lineage yet navigating a society of layered castes, he carries the weight of countless carved statues and temple sanctuaries, each bearing the community’s collective faith. His hands, praised as extensions of the celestial architect Vishwakarma, shape sacred forms with a calm authority that commands both respect and awe, while the mystery of his own origins adds a subtle, unresolved tension to his identity.

The next generation arrives embodied in Kannan Vishwakarman, a charismatic and fiercely talented son who reveres his father’s skill but questions the rigid boundaries that have long governed their art. Kannan’s restless imagination pushes him toward innovation, and his heart is drawn to Kunhikkavu Thamburatti, a young woman whose lineage ties her to the very aristocracy that frames the world his father protects. Their burgeoning love becomes a quiet yet powerful symbol of the generational tug‑of‑war between reverence for tradition and the lure of a more daring future.

Around them swirl other influential figures—Bhargavi Thampuratti, whose poise and beauty echo the goddess the carpenter strives to embody, and Unni Thampuran, the royal patron whose commission of a new shrine places both father and son at a crossroads of duty, desire, and destiny. As the sacred project progresses, the contrasting visions of creator and heir cast long shadows, promising a delicate balance that could either harmonize or fracture the legacy they each seek to uphold.

Last Updated: December 03, 2025 at 23:36