The Image Threads

Hari, a system analyst and net hacker known as Net Potato, is depicted as a withdrawn and aloof character who spends nights in the workplace immersing himself in cyberspace. His connection with his grandfather, a black magician, introduces the mystical element that intertwines with his digital explorations. The film sets up the dual worlds of technology and magic that influence Hari's journey.

Hari conjures a mental image of the goddess Vaarthali, an emanation of Kali, but with a twisted, morphed appearance featuring a boar's head and a woman's body. This act symbolizes the blending of spiritual worship with his cyber world and marks the beginning of his deeper engagement with mystical forces online. It highlights his fascination with both traditional magic and modern technology.

Hari encounters Ramani, an enchanting but mysterious lady who appears on his computer screen. Their relationship begins to develop as Hari becomes intrigued by her presence, yet her identity and background remain elusive. This event blurs the lines between virtual and real worlds, leading Hari to question her true nature and existence.

Hari becomes increasingly obsessed with Ramani, dreaming about her dancing and wheeling around on her chair. He suspects she may be a virtual representation or programmed entity, which raises doubts about her reality. His fascination hints at his deeper desire for connection and understanding in the cyber domain.

Hari concludes that Ramani could be a virtual criminal entity or a programmed illusion, making him wary of her true nature. He fears that Ramani leads a licentious life, hiding her real identity behind the digital allure. This uncertainty drives his intrigue and suspicion about the boundaries of cyberspace.

Kunjukuttan Nair, Hari's grandfather, walks through the forest at night and sees Ramani sitting on a swing, singing and flirting. She suddenly vanishes into a pond, initiating a game of hide and seek that lasts six days across different ponds. This mystical encounter emphasizes her elusive and magical nature.

Kunjukuttan Nair ultimately captures Ramani using a magical spell and leaves her under the protection of Vaarthali, the goddess. This act signifies his attempt to control and contain her mystical essence, linking her story to divine and magical forces.

Vaarthali appears with a drawn sword, demanding a blood sacrifice to propitiate her. The vision warns Kunjukuttan Nair of impending death if the sacrifice is not made, symbolizing the divine wrath and the gravity of offering in mystical rituals.

Recognizing the impending doom, Kunjukuttan Nair sacrifices himself by stabbing his navel with a sword, then slashes his erect penis, offering his life to the goddess Vaarthali. This dramatic act signifies his submission to divine power and the mystical laws governing life and death.

Throughout the film, themes of black magic and information technology intertwine, illustrating a narrative where mystical forces influence digital realities. The characters’ encounters blend spiritual symbolism with cyber elements, emphasizing the film's epic and rooted narrative structure.