Rhythm

The narrative unfolds in a contemporary Indian setting typical of the late 1990s and early 2000s, with modern offices, trains, and urban life. It moves between present-day Mumbai and earlier years when Karthikeyan served as a police officer, adding a memory-laden throughline. Social expectations around marriage and family are salient in this period, including arranged and elopement-style dynamics. The film blends action, romance, and personal tragedy within that timeframe.

Rhythm is staged across a network of Indian cities, with Mumbai central to the story and Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirupur, and the hill stations of Ooty and Coonoor shaping the characters' lives. The urban landscape provides the backdrop for work, love, and everyday struggles as Karthikeyan and Chitra navigate career and family pressures. Train journeys, bank offices, and bustling streets anchor the film in a modern Indian cityscape. The geography of multiple cities mirrors the characters' intertwining fates and the search for stability.

💖 Romance

Rhythm centers a romance between Karthikeyan and Chitra that grows amid shared origins and mutual respect. Their relationship is tested by past losses, family expectations, and the memory of Karthikeyan's late wife Aruna. The story emphasizes patience, consent, and the possibility of a second chance at happiness.

💥 Loss and Trauma

The film threads in overwhelming personal tragedy, from Aruna's death to Srikanth's fateful train accident. Karthikeyan's past as a bomb-defusal officer casts a shadow over present-day life, influencing his decisions and emotional availability. The characters must navigate grief while building a future.

🏙 Urban Life

Set against a backdrop of busy Indian cities, Rhythm explores how urban spaces shape relationships, careers, and daily pressures. The story uses city life—police work, banking, trains, and markets—to test loyalties and resilience. The characters' journeys are anchored in the rhythms of modern metropolitan existence.