Keli 1991

Narayanan Kutty, Jayaram, a handicapped man living in a village, struggles to make a living, even with the outward generosity of Lazar, Innocent, a wealthy man who pretends to be kind and helpful in front of the villagers and helps Narayanan start a small grocery shop. Narayanan falls in love with Sridevi, Charmila, a school teacher who arrives in the village, and their marriage is soon arranged. Yet their happiness is short-lived when the body of another teacher, Hema, is found in the river. The police begin a formal investigation into her death, and Narayanan becomes the prime suspect after a police dog seems to focus on him, casting doubt over his innocence in the eyes of the villagers. His marriage to Sridevi is jeopardized, and even Lazar, who once helped him, refuses to assist in clearing his name.

When the police arrest Narayanan Kutty, he reveals that Appootty, Murali, had taken a sack from his shop the night of the murder, leading Narayanan to fear that Appootty might be framing him out of personal grudge. Narayanan fears what Appootty might do when confronted, but to his surprise, Appootty reveals the truth. He explains that Lazar, in an effort to protect his reputation after Hema became pregnant with his child, killed her. This shocking confession clears up the misunderstanding. Narayanan, with Appootty’s help, confronts Lazar in front of the villagers, forcing Lazar to admit to the crime. With Lazar’s confession, Narayanan is exonerated and his name is cleared. In the end, Narayanan Kutty and Sridevi reunite, and they find happiness together.