Salt Mango Tree

Aravindan (Biju Menon) and Priya (Lakshmi Priyaa) are the parents who are battling the educational system to get a spot for their son Manu (Kristin Varkachaan). Aravindan owns a medical shop, while Priya works as a senior accountant at a private firm and they live in a flat. Priya wants Manu to join an English-speaking school. They hire an English tutor to help Manu prepare for his school interview. After so many attempts to get an admission, they finally get an appointment for an interview at Holy Saints English medium school with the help of Kumaran (Sunil Sukadha), who runs a tailoring unit and arranges the admissions after collecting money from parents. However, the interviewers at school interrogate Aravindan and tease him due to his lack of English proficiency. Manu is denied from getting an admission. The family departs the school with broken hearts.

They learn about a career guidance center that will coach the children along with their parents. Deepika (Suhasini), who is the head of the English orientation program, comes as a helping hand for the family, and Manu finally succeeds in learning English. Manu gets an interview at St. Antony’s School afterwards, but Manu fails to speak English at the interview. They leave the school out of concern that Manu will not enroll at school. They soon reach Deepika and ask her why their son was unable to pass the interview like the other children. Deepika guides them that parents should let their children be who they want them to be and not place too much emphasis on their children’s careers. She imparts lessons on family and educational values.

Back at home Aravindan and Priya discover Manu missing from their flat. They look for him everywhere, only to find him on terrace. Aravindan informs Priya that Manu has been admitted to St. Antony’s School.

Last Updated: September 23, 2025 at 23:50