Seniors

In 1981 a husband waits at home for his flirtatious wife who returns with her boyfriend. After a heated confrontation, she decides to abandon the husband and their children, changing the family's fate. The scene establishes a pattern of betrayal that echoes through the story.

At a college day festival, Indu asks about her sister Lakshmi, who is with four friends. One of the friends offers to drop Lakshmi home, signaling the closeness of their group. The carefree mood foreshadows that danger may lie beneath the surface.

After the dance performance, a sudden scream erupts and students rush out. They discover Lakshmi dead, suggesting foul play within her circle of friends. The tragedy hints that the killer could be among them.

In present day, Pappu is released from jail for Lakshmi's murder. His three friends Rex, Philip, and Rashid greet his return with mixed emotions. The reunion sets the stage for how the group will move forward together.

The trio, excited about Pappu's return, decide to restart their lives by resuming their studies after a 12-year gap. They quit their jobs to enroll in a Masters in Philosophy at the same college. The return to academia marks a fresh start for all of them.

The four friends navigate college life with humorous mishaps as they adapt to lectures and routines. Their banter highlights their loyalty and the ease with which they slip back into student life. These moments balance the intensity of the mystery with lighthearted energy.

Pappu begins probing the long-ago tragedy, questioning his friends and combing through memories for hidden clues. He moves from surface chatter to careful inference, aiming to uncover who killed Lakshmi. The investigation drives the plot forward within the college setting.

As the festival program approaches, Pappu narrows his focus to Rex Immanuel as the likely killer among the group. Tensions rise as old loyalties clash with the pursuit of truth. The suspense centers on Rex's possible motive and the strength of his alibi.

Rex reveals that he was in love with Lakshmi and, on her birthday, found her in bed with another person, which enraged him. He claims that Lakshmi and his mother were cheats, and this betrayal drove him to murder Lakshmi. The confession reframes the tragedy as a crime born of passion and jealousy.

After the confession, Rex attempts to harm Jenny, but Pappu intervenes to stop him. To protect his friend, Pappu steps in and shields Rex, revealing the depth of their loyalty and the lengths he will go to preserve his circle.

Pappu agrees to take the blame for Lakshmi's murder, becoming the convict in order to save Rex. His sacrifice ends the immediate danger and brings the central mystery to a close. Rex faces whatever consequences follow, while Pappu bears the burden.

With the truth uncovered and Pappu's sacrifice, the group returns to college life and resumes their routines. The immediate tension subsides as Rex awaits consequences and Pappu's role in the incident is resolved. The film closes on a note of reconciliation and a return to everyday life.