Pravinkoodu Shappu

Komban Babu, a notorious and influential toddy shop owner with a dark past of illegal activities, is found dead in his own establishment, hanging from the ceiling. Initially, everyone believes it to be a suicide, but Sub-Inspector Santosh begins to suspect otherwise as he starts investigating the scene and questioning everyone present that night—Kannan, Suni, Biju, Ceylon, and others. His detailed examination leads him to believe that the death was carefully planned and orchestrated, pointing toward murder.

Ceylon soon reveals a crucial piece of the puzzle: Merinda, the wife of Kannan, had once been involved in an affair with Babu. Kannan, who is physically disabled, knew about this relationship but was unable to act against the domineering Babu, which complicates the motives involved. As Santosh digs deeper, he begins to suspect another key person—Suni, a close associate of Babu involved in his criminal dealings. During interrogations, Merinda confesses to seeing a masked figure around the toddy shop on the night of the murder, suggesting that an accomplice may have aided Suni in executing the crime while others were unaware.

Despite scrutinizing CCTV footage, Santosh finds no conclusive evidence pointing to a suspect, which frustrates his efforts. Meanwhile, he develops a personal interest in Merinda, trying to learn more about her, but she remains hesitant and distant. Simultaneously, Kannan and Suni secretly conduct experiments to test if it was possible to hang someone from the shop’s ceiling without alarm—confirming that such an act could have been executed undetected.

Through his investigations, Santosh uncovers a haunting history: Babu had previously assaulted Kannan and Merinda when Kannan attempted to speak out against him, leading to Merinda’s miscarriage. The motivation for revenge emerges clearer as Kannan and Merinda had secretly plotted to kill Babu. On the night of the murder, Kannan cleverly administered sleeping pills into Babu’s toddy, knocking him out. In the meantime, Kannan placed a noose around Babu’s neck and instructed Merinda to attach the other end to Babu’s parked truck outside. When she drove the truck away, Babu was effectively murdered—his death staged as a hanging.

To divert suspicion, they fabricated the story of Merinda’s affair and the masked intruder, planting false clues to mislead anyone investigating. Kannan also manipulates Suni, spreading the idea that Santosh might be involved in a conspiracy to frame Suni for Babu’s murder, due to a personal vendetta. This tension culminates in a heated confrontation between Kannan and Suni; during the chaos, Kannan unintentionally stabs and kills Suni after accidentally setting fire to the toddy shop.

Events take a dramatic turn when Merinda reports to Santosh that a masked intruder is trying to kill her. While rushing to her rescue, Santosh receives a warning via wireless that the toddy shop is burning down. Flashbacks reveal the details of Babu’s staged murder, pinpointing Kannan and Merinda’s involvement. Ultimately, Santosh pieces everything together—uncovering the complex web of revenge, deception, and murder. He confronts the fleeing couple, leading to a tense standoff where Kannan is arrested, and Merinda is wounded after Santosh accidentally shoots her while trying to intervene.

The story concludes with Santosh sitting beside Merinda in the hospital, reflecting on the case that has now officially come to a close. The film leaves viewers contemplating the darker facets of justice, revenge, and the unintended consequences of past actions.

Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:16