Aanakallan 2018

Esthappan is assigned to solve the skeleton mystery at Ananthapuram Palace

Esthappan, a DYSP, is assigned to uncover the truth behind a skeleton found at the Ananthapuram Palace. He launches the official investigation and begins collecting clues that could link the palace mystery to the people around Nancy. The case sets a tense, investigative tone for the intertwined motives of the characters.

Pavithran teams up with Nancy and Esthappan to solve the mystery

Pavithran, initially a thief, sees an opportunity to mend his relationship with the family by aiding the investigation. He teams up with Nancy, who lives near the palace, and with Esthappan to identify the murderer. The trio starts to piece together leads and may uncover hidden connections between past betrayals and present rumors.

Pavithran's marriage to Neelima (Past)

In the backstory, Pavithran marries Neelima, a banker, in a union that becomes central to the tragedy. Neelima is six months pregnant during the period of the alliance, connecting the couple's futures to the unfolding schemes. The marriage lays the groundwork for the revenge and consequences that follow years later.

Pavithran, Anirudhan, and Suryanarayanan plan a catering venture (Past)

Pavithran, Anirudhan, and Suryanarayanan hatch a plan to start a lucrative catering unit, hoping for substantial profits within a year. They agree on three partners and set up how they will invest money to fund the venture. The scheme becomes the seed of betrayal that drives the later conflict.

Pavithran mortgages his land to fund the venture (Past)

Pavithran mortgages his land and house to raise the capital needed for the venture. He sacrifices his assets to back the deal, showing his commitment and trust in the others. This high-stakes pledge makes the later betrayal more devastating.

₹30 lakh shortage and the plan to arrange funds (Past)

Anirudhan and Suryanarayanan inform Pavithran that ₹30 lakhs are short and would take a week to arrange. The delay threatens the business deal and heightens the pressure on Pavithran to find the funds. The mounting strain sows distrust among the trio.

Neelima places fake gold at the bank and provides ₹30 lakhs (Past)

Neelima places fake gold at the bank and hands ₹30 lakhs to her husband and Anirudhan, with the assurance that it would be returned within a week. She is six months pregnant, adding to the emotional stakes and the danger if the scheme collapses. The plan falters as the weight of deception grows.

Anirudhan and Suryanarayanan cheat Pavithran and abscond; Neelima's suicide (Past)

Anirudhan and Suryanarayanan cheat Pavithran and abscond with the money, leaving him betrayed and ruined. Neelima, unable to cope with the fallout while pregnant, commits suicide by hanging. The double betrayal fractures families and seeds the motive for a long-simmering vengeance.

Pavithran vows to avenge Neelima's death and confronts Anirudhan (Present)

Pavithran discovers the truth behind the betrayal and decides to avenge Neelima's death. He confronts Anirudhan, leading to a violent fight that escalates quickly. Anirudhan attempts to kill Pavithran with a rebar, but ends up falling to his death.

Pavithran hides Anirudhan's body with Kallan Ramu (Present)

After the confrontation, Pavithran and Kallan Ramu hide Anirudhan's body inside the palace to keep their secret from being exposed. Kallan Ramu witnessed the murder, providing crucial context for later investigations. The cover-up takes place within the palace walls.

Skeleton found at Ananthapuram Palace identified as Anirudhan's (Present)

The skeleton discovered at Ananthapuram Palace is revealed to be Anirudhan's, tying the historic betrayal to the present mystery. This revelation confirms Pavithran's personal vendetta as the motive behind the events. The case shifts from a palace mystery to a case of resolved identity.

Pavithran kills Suryanarayanan (Present)

Pavithran seeks further vengeance by killing Suryanarayanan, cementing his pursuit of justice through lethal means. The act heightens the tension of the unfolding story and forces him toward accountability. The body count marks a turning point toward the final reckoning.