Puthiya Mugham

Set in a contemporary Indian milieu, the film follows engineering college life, campus rivalries, and urban dynamics in Kochi. The narrative blends traditional musical training with modern education and social expectations. The time period highlights current technology, communication, and the politics of love and crime in a city on the rise.

The story shifts between Kalpathy’s traditional agraharam, known for classical music and close-knit family life, and the modern coastal city of Kochi with its bustling campuses. Kalpathy provides the cultural backdrop where Kichu hones his mridangam and cherishes community ties. Kochi serves as the urban stage for campus drama, opportunities in engineering, and the clash between old values and contemporary ambitions.

💞 Love and Boundaries

Romantic elements drive Kichu's relationships with Sreedevi and Anjana, highlighting how love negotiates family approval and personal freedom. The four-year arrangement with Anjana tests loyalty, trust, and independence, forcing characters to choose between desire and duty. The film shows how love can empower individuals or entangle them in family and social expectations. The evolving affections propel the plot toward conflict and reconciliation.

💥 Trauma & Violence

Kichu's past trauma resurfaces as a head injury triggers flashbacks of his younger brother's death. This trauma fuels violent outbursts that impact friendships, college life, and his relationship with Sreedevi and Anjana. The film links personal history to present-day conflict, turning love plots into battles for survival. The violence escalates to a climactic confrontation that tests moral boundaries.

🤝 Loyalty & Rivalry

Sudhi's loyalty to his gangster brothers Mahi and Giri clashes with Kichu's ascent in college, creating a tension between criminal ties and academic dreams. Family bonds influence decisions, alliances, and the use of force to resolve disputes. The campus becomes a battlefield where affection and ambition intersect with coercion and power. The final showdown underscores the cost of loyalty on both sides.

🎓 Education & Freedom

Engineering college serves as the arena for ambition, opportunity, and social mobility. Anjana's four-year freedom condition embodies the negotiation between personal autonomy and societal expectations. The pursuit of education collides with criminal interference, forcing characters to decide what they will fight for. The narrative uses campus life to explore how knowledge and choice shape the path to adulthood.