Qalb

In Alappuzha, Caplo spots Thumbi while climbing a tree to retrieve an escaped mynah and is instantly drawn to her. The moment marks the first spark of attraction as he forgets his carefree routine for a while. This encounter sets the course for a dramatic romance to unfold.

The next day, Thumbi visits Caplo’s place to reclaim the mynah and pays him to get it back. Caplo’s light flirting continues, but the exchange deepens his interest in her. The small interaction seeds the budding connection between them.

During the film premiere, Thumbi arrives with her best friend Reena. A brawl erupts between Caplo’s group and goons over a missing scene, drawing attention from the crowd. The police intervene and arrest the troublemakers, disrupting the night.

Thumbi returns home to face her abusive father’s anger for going to the cinema without permission. The confrontation highlights the pressures surrounding their romance. Caplo and Sayippu watch with concern for Thumbi’s safety.

Thumbi travels to visit her ailing grandmother, and Caplo joins her on the train. They share personal stories and open up about love. Thumbi narrates the myth of the Sidra tree, where departed loved ones wait across the seven seas.

Sayippu nudges Caplo to confess, and Caplo invites Thumbi to Dolphin Beach to see dolphins. A pod surfaces, deepening their connection and signaling destiny. Caplo explains the fishermen’s belief that dolphins appear for those who are meant to be together.

Caplo visits Thumbi one night, but a burglary next door sends her mother into a panic and she pleads for him to stay away. Caplo’s father offers quiet consolation, but the lovers’ risk becomes clear. The night ends with fear and the couple’s growing peril.

Thumbi insists they must end their relationship for her mother’s sake, despite Caplo’s pleas. A wave of longing and jealousy follows as they try to navigate their families’ demands. The couple starts to reconcile only in memory and hope.

Thumbi confronts Caplo when she suspects he has moved on with another girl. Sayippu explains what he has taught Caplo about love, and they reconcile, healing some of their trust. They renew their hope and promise to stay connected despite the obstacles.

They spend a joyful evening at the Alappuzha Beach Festival, taking a photo together at a booth run by Freddy who explains the seven stages of love. The shared moment reinforces their bond and the depth of their feelings. The festival marks a turning point in their relationship.

At the lighthouse, Thumbi gifts Caplo a bracelet engraved with the word Qalb, symbolizing heart and worship. The gift signifies a deeper commitment and the spiritual layer of their love. The moment feels like a vow despite the external pressures surrounding them.

Thumbi's father catches her talking to Caplo on the phone and becomes violent toward Sauda. Thumbi vows to protect her mother, prompting them to consider fleeing abroad for safety. The plan is fragile and dangerous, foreshadowing further tragedy.

During their escape, a car accident injures a pedestrian and a group of goons ambush them. They are arrested, and the romantic defiance gives way to legal and familial consequences. The incident shatters their immediate hopes of a life together.

In court, Thumbi apologizes to Caplo for the chaos their love caused. She ends a call and tragically takes her own life, completing the Mawt stage. Caplo is left devastated, confronting the loss of his beloved.

Caplo sails into the sea to reach the Sidra tree and experiences a vision of Thumbi reaching out to him. Sayippu and his friends rescue him, reminding him of the power of a parent's love. The near-death moment rekindles his resolve to live.

Caplo reconciles with his father, choosing to continue living and honoring Thumbi’s memory. He releases Thumbi’s pet mynah back into the sky, symbolizing her presence as a guiding dragonfly over his life. The family’s bond strengthens as they move forward together.