Alappuzha Gymkhana 2025

Exams completed; uncertain future

Five friends from Alappuzha finish their 12th-grade board exams, with only Shanavas passing. The others face bleak prospects for college admission, setting the stage for a plan to change their futures. The mood is tense as they weigh their options.

Valuth’s flirtation leads to a scuffle

Valuth clashes with a state-level boxer's girlfriend, Maria, sparking a street altercation. The incident stirs tensions within the group and reveals the harsh consequences of their new environment. The event underscores the fragile line between bravado and danger.

Jojo discovers boxing as a route to college

Jojo researches alternative routes to higher education and discovers that boxing tournaments can qualify students through sports quota. He shares the idea with his friends and the group agrees to pursue boxing. This marks the shift from failed academics to a sporting dream.

Boxing training begins at the gym

They enroll at the Alappuzha Gymkhana boxing school under coach Salim and start grueling training. The schedule tests their stamina and discipline as they adjust to a coach-driven regime. The dream of a sports quota starts to feel tangible.

Team reshapes: Shanavas quits; DJ switches to wrestling

Shanavas loses interest and stops training, while DJ shifts his focus to wrestling. The group loses some cohesion as a new sport dynamic emerges. Yet Jojo, Valuth, and Cheruth persevere under Salim's coaching and Antony Joshua's mentorship.

Antony Joshua takes the trio under wing

Antony Joshua, a former Salim student and a state-level boxer, becomes their stern mentor. He imposes a strict training and diet plan to push them to their physical limits. The trio faces the hard realities of elite-level boxing training.

District selection championship qualifiers

To earn a spot on the Kerala State Amateur Boxing Championship team, they compete in the Alappuzha District Boxing Selection Championship. They qualify alongside three other boxers: Deepak, Kiran, and Christopher. The event cements the newly formed district team.

Jojo’s unrequited love: Natasha

Jojo develops romantic feelings for Natasha, a fellow boxer from Alappuzha. Natasha remains uninterested, adding a personal tension to the team's campaign. The subplot adds emotional stakes to their athletic mission.

Weight misstep and first rounds begin

At the Kerala State Amateur Boxing Championship, Jojo is bumped into a higher weight category due to overeating. The matches kick off with a series of setbacks, testing the team's composure. The physical challenges reflect the new, stricter regimen under Antony's plan.

First rounds: losses and a win

Christopher loses his bout, followed by Valuth's defeat. Cheruth wins his round, drawing praise from the crowd and motivating his teammates. Jojo goes into the ring with confidence but loses his match, highlighting the uphill battle they face.

Kiran fights, Deepak faces threats

Kiran fights and suffers a narrow points loss, while Deepak delivers a strong performance but walks away mid-match after threats against his teammates and family. The intimidation reveals the darker side of the sport and tests the team's resolve. Antony's temper erupts in response to the threats.

Team withdraws and hides from an ambush

With tensions rising, the team withdraws during Cheruth's second-round bout. On their way out, they are ambushed by a group of men but defend themselves using their boxing skills. The incident marks a dramatic turning point in their campaign.

Back home: Natasha's confession

Back in Alappuzha, Natasha unexpectedly confesses her love for Deepak, giving Jojo a sense of closure. The personal threads tie into the team's renewed resolve. Deepak and Natasha's dynamic adds emotional depth to the story.