Haidrose, a local thug, claims to be a henchman of Sethu and starts collecting extortion money from the local traders. Even Ramanan, his brother-in-law, joins Haidrose. Sethu, on knowing this, beats up both in the market. But, Remanan on reaching home, twists the entire story; Achuthan Nair asks Sethu to leave the house and Sethu walks out. The local police inspector arrests Sethu on a petty case and warns him not to create any more fracas. Keshu, his childhood friend, tries to pacify him; Sethu is broken down completely.