Mayamohini 2012

Plane crash and Balakrishnan's rescue

An early plane crash leaves Balakrishnan as the lone survivor while his parents perish. He is taken in by his maternal uncle Appukuttan Nair, starting a precarious new life. The family’s wealth is believed to rest with him, shaping how others treat him. An old astrologer prophesies that his fortune will truly bloom only if he marries a young woman whose star is Chothi.

Astrological prophecy about Chothi

As Balakrishnan grows, an astrologer foretells that his fortune hinges on marrying a woman whose star is Chothi. The prophecy casts a long shadow over his choices and future. The idea of fate influences his actions long before he meets his wife. The concept looms as a guiding, sometimes heavy, force in his life.

Balakrishnan falls for Maya and elopes

Balakrishnan falls in love with Maya, the daughter of a wealthy Mumbai-based businessman Pattala. Pattala objects to the match, and Maya elopes with Balakrishnan in defiance. The elopement triggers confrontations and sets the couple on a collision course with Pattala. Their bond is tested from the very start by wealth and power.

Lakshmi persuades Appukuttan to bless the union

Advocate Lakshminarayanan, known as Lakshmi, pleads with Appukuttan to bless the marriage and help the couple. He agrees to visit them and weigh in on Balakrishnan and Maya's betrothal. The intervention shows how alliances and influence can alter personal decisions. Balakrishnan's path seems to bend toward family approval and stability.

Maya leaves Balakrishnan on their wedding day

On the second day of the marriage, Maya leaves Balakrishnan after a misunderstanding, and returns to Mumbai. Balakrishnan tries to keep the rift from Appukuttan, concealing the separation from his family. The move creates a rift that forces him to improvise to keep up appearances. The couple's fragile bond is put to the test early on.

Mayamohini hired to pose as Balakrishnan's wife

To salvage appearances, Balakrishnan hires a woman named Mayamohini to pose as his wife. Mayamohini turns out to be Mohan, a man hunted by the police who was drawn into Pattala's schemes. The disguise drags them into danger and a web of mistaken identities. Mayamohini’s role drags Balakrishnan deeper into Pattala's world.

Mohan reveals identity and joins Balakrishnan's quest

Mohan reveals his true identity to Balakrishnan and agrees to help him in the search for his father, Sankaran Potti. The unlikely partnership sharpens the stakes and pushes them toward Mumbai. The revelation also foreshadows the confrontation with Pattala and his associates.

Reunion in Mumbai: Maya revealed as Kathreena

In Mumbai, the trio unexpectedly encounters Maya again, now revealed to be Kathreena, a club dancer with a troubled history. She explains Pattala is a wanted international criminal who previously duped her. A flashback shows Sankaran Potti’s murder by Pattala and Sanjay to secure their wealth.

Flashback: Sankaran Potti's murder

The flashback reveals that Sankaran Potti was killed by Pattala and his manager Sanjay to secure their own wealth and control. This backstory explains Balakrishnan's wary relationship with Pattala and the motive behind Pattala's crimes. It also frames Maya (Kathreena) as a victim of Pattala's web of deceit.

Confrontation at Pattala's room and arrest

Back in the present, Mohan, dressed as Mayamohini, is invited to Pattala’s room where the criminal tries to spend time with him—or with her. The law closes in as the cops arrive to arrest Mohan, and Mayamohini drops the disguise to reveal her true identity. Balakrishnan joins the confrontation against Pattala, Sanjay, and their henchmen.

Sanjay's death and Pattala's downfall

During the ensuing struggle, one of Pattala’s men tries to kill Balakrishnan, but Sanjay dies accidentally in the chaos. Mohan then kills Pattala, avenging his father’s murder. The criminal empire begins to unravel as law enforcement closes in on Pattala’s operation.

Mohan's release and an alliance proposal

Mohan is released from the charges against him as the case against him collapses. Meanwhile, Lakshmi’s family comes to seek an alliance with Mayamohini, unaware of her true background and the larger truth about Pattala. This development hints at a fragile peace and new beginnings for Balakrishnan.