Jayam

In the picturesque village setting of Jayam, the lives of two cousins, Sujatha and Raghu, are intertwined in a complex web of fate and circumstance. While they grow up, their parents have decided that they will get married when they are old enough, a tradition that is common in many Indian villages. As a child, Sujatha's uncle gives her a pair of beautiful anklets, which she eagerly wears as she grows up. These anklets become a symbol of her innocence and purity, representing the life she is destined to lead. However, not everything goes as planned in Raghu's life. Growing up, he becomes increasingly restless and dissatisfied with his circumstances. One day, he is caught red-handed while smuggling money from his house, a discovery that shames his family and tarnishes his reputation. As a result, Raghu's behavior becomes more aggressive and violent, a trait that is particularly evident when he is with Sujatha. He is notorious for bullying and intimidating those who dare to be near her, including kids from their school who try to talk to her. This brutal side of Raghu is on full display when he attacks a kid for approaching Sujatha. The confrontation escalates into a heated argument between the two cousins, with Raghu emerging as the aggressor. The argument ends with Raghu's family deciding to leave their village, a move that marks the beginning of a long and painful separation between the two cousins. As the years pass, Sujatha grows into a stunningly beautiful college girl, a stark contrast to the carefree village days. Her innocence and purity have not waned, even as she begins to explore her femininity and individuality. At college, she meets a guy who will change her life forever: Venkat. Venkat is a poor but charming, enthusiastic boy who is smitten with Sujatha's charms. Despite their initial differences and quarrels, they soon fall deeply in love. However, just as things are starting to look up for Sujatha, Raghu comes back into her life. By this time, he has become a completely different person. Instead of the carefree, good-natured boy he once was, Raghu is a selfish and aimless individual who is driven by his own desires and ambitions. He has no qualms about using Sujatha for his own ends, manipulating her emotions and desires to suit his own needs. As Sujatha gets closer to Venkat, Raghu starts to exert his influence on her, trying to make her believe that he is the perfect man for her. He claims to have had a change of heart and genuinely loves her, but Sujatha is not convinced. She is torn between her loyalty to her cousin and the genuine love she feels for Venkat. The tension between Sujatha and Raghu reaches a boiling point as the two men in her life vie for her attention. Venkat, sensing Raghu's true intentions, tries to convince Sujatha that she deserves better than a selfish and manipulative man like Raghu. Despite her reservations, Sujatha finds it difficult to resist Raghu's charms and manipulation. In the end, the decision is hers, but the consequences of her choice will have far-reaching and devastating effects on those around her.