Rangi Taranga

In the mist‑shrouded hills of Karnataka, a solitary novelist retreats to the quiet of Ooty, pouring his thoughts into a manuscript whose very title hints at hidden histories. Gautham Suvarna lives a life marked by introspection, his days punctuated only by the soft brushstrokes of his wife, Indu, who adorns the covers of his books. When a string of unsettling dreams urges her toward an old family rite, the couple journeys to her ancestral home in the remote village of Kamarottu, a place where ancient customs linger in the rhythm of daily life.

The village itself feels like a living memory, its narrow lanes winding past weathered stone houses, a lone post‑office, and a school that has witnessed generations come and go. Amid the rustle of banana leaves and the distant call of temple bells, a sense of stillness is tinged with an undercurrent of mystery. It is here that Sandhya, a determined journalist from Bangalore, arrives in pursuit of an elusive writer known only by a pen name, drawn by rumors that the quiet hamlet holds clues to a story far larger than any article she has chased before.

As the three strangers settle into the village’s cadence, their paths begin to intersect in subtle, unexpected ways. Gautham’s curiosity about the place and its people deepens, while Indu’s artistic sensibility catches the quiet beauty—and the faint unease—that pervade the surroundings. Sandhya brings an outsider’s investigative edge, probing the layers of folklore and local whispers that seem to hide more than they reveal. Together, they navigate a world where past and present blur, and the simple act of seeking answers opens doors to questions that linger long after the night settles over the hills.

Last Updated: September 24, 2025 at 04:59