Da Thadiya 2012

Childhood in Kochi

Luke grows up overweight in a prosperous Kochi family. He shares playful moments with his lively cousin Sunny, and the family name and public profile cast a long shadow over his life. His grandfather Prakash, once mayor and founder of a political party, anchors the family in the public eye.

Unrequited Love and Departure

From childhood, Luke harbors a quiet, unrequited love for Ann Mary. She moves away with her parents to Ernakulam, leaving Luke with a longing that never fully fades. The weight and distance complicate their bond.

Ann Mary Returns

Years later, Ann Mary returns to Luke’s house and has shed the weight that once defined their relationship. Luke notices that her affection has shifted, challenging his long-held beliefs about them. The reunion unsettles both of them as old feelings collide with new realities.

Restaurant Realization

During a restaurant visit, Luke’s clumsy stumble breaks a chair and his confidence begins to crack. He senses that Ann Mary’s feelings may have moved on, unsettling him further. The moment marks a turning point in their dynamic.

Joining Vaidyar’s Clinic

Seeking a fresh start, Luke enrolls in Vaidyar’s Clinic, an Ayurvedic center run by Rahul Vaidyar, aiming to lose weight and change his life. The clinic becomes the setting where his self-image and future plans begin to pivot toward action. It pushes him to confront his insecurities and redefine his path.

Christmas Eve Revelation

On Christmas Eve, Luke escapes the Ashram to reconnect with Ann Mary. He is stunned to learn that she is not in love with him after all, and Rahul reveals that she is the marketing head of Vaidyar’s Clinic and is in love with Luke.

Rahul’s Insult

Rahul fires a sharp insult—'just a mere machine that produces feces'—that shatters Luke's self-esteem. The remark cuts through his bravado and makes him question his worth and his dreams.

Grandmother’s Encouragement

Grandmother Knight Rider offers quiet encouragement, reminding Luke that people who are heavy can be broad-minded and that Prakash, too, was once overweight and still achieved much. Her words plant a seed of resilience in him.

Dream of the Ancestors

In a dream, Luke sees his grandfather urging that generations are needed to fulfill the unfinished tasks of their forefathers. The vision rekindles a sense of duty beyond personal desires.

Entering Politics

Inspired, Luke joins his father’s political outfit, Prakash Congress, and climbs the ranks to become mayor of Kochi. The ascent marks a public turn from personal struggle to civic ambition.

The Mayor’s Office Meeting

Ann Mary’s father Joshua arrives at the Mayor’s office with news that she is upset after the incident and wishes to meet Luke again. The encounter forces Luke to confront their tangled past and the present consequences of their choices.

Rahul’s Corruption Exposed

Ann Mary reveals that Rahul is corrupt, profiting from manipulation and advertising that lowers people’s self-esteem. She also discloses she is engaged to a man named Sowmya, complicating Luke’s plans and feelings.

Santa Claus Showdown

Luke raids Rahul’s business, driving him into hiding, and finally tracks him to the Vaidyar’s Clinic. Disguised as Santa Claus, he overpowers Rahul and delivers a firm message to stop his predatory practices.