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Later, Lakshmi learns that Karthy, who was in jail at that point, had made her believe a false story because of the party's agenda.
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Following these incidents, Shivan and Vasu's friendship goes through a rough phase. On the flip side, he is allowed to stay as he repented his mistakes. Upon realizing that he could be a threat, Shekharan cleverly reveals Vasu's real motives in front of everyone to get him kicked out. Vasu soon gains a position in the Devaswom Board, and sides with the common people instead of Shivan during the meetings. Due to the embarrassment he faced after release, the Thantri kills himself. Upon being confronted by the Thantri's daughter, Vasu withdraws his statement against the Thantri. Shivan's motive behind the plan was to regain Krishnan Kutty's house. Under the instructions of Shekharan, Shivan steals the sacred ornament and during the investigation the Thantri is arrested for the theft. Vasu, a lower caste by birth, has no chance to win her, who is already engaged to Chitran Namboothiri ( Manianpilla Raju). Vasu, with in this time falls for the daughter of Thantri Parameshwaran Namboothiri ( Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair), the head priest of the temple. Lakshmi tries to convince Vasu, but he expresses loyalty to Shivan, his close friend, without knowing his corrupt ways or political ambitions. Vasu is brought into the temple by Shivan, to create a division among the temple staff. The temple staff under Sreekanta Poduval ( Narendra Prasad) tries to protest, but ends in vain. Shivan, a complete corrupt person, now tries the maximum to loot the temple. He is appointed as the secretary of the Temple Devaswom, and Lakshmi is now an IAS officer, who is now holding the post of Devaswom Administrator under Shivan. The Communist Party wins power, and Shivan is released from jail. In a couple of years, the political scene in the state changes. He turns into a hardcore criminal, and develops a hatred towards Lakshmi. Thinking that Shivan was just double dating her, Lakshmi informs police about Shivan's hideout and he is arrested and sentenced for a couple of years. She succeeds in making Lakshmi believe about her illicit affair with Shivan. One day, Karthy, in order to separate Lakshmi from Shivan, fabricates a story about her relation with him. Unaware of the shrewd tactics by Shekharan, Shivan gets involved in several crimes, one after another. Soman), the party leader identifies the potential of Shivan and cunningly decides to use it maximum for his own personal benefit. Vasu ( Jayaram), his close friend since childhood, is a fun loving character, who always saves Shivan from several issues. Karthy ( Chithra), a lady party worker with strong naxalite leanings develops a strong passion towards Shivan, but he is unaware of it. Shivan gets involved in several petty crimes and thus invites more anger from his uncle Krishnan Kutty Menon. Shivan, slowly got involved with the Communist movement and in short time became their political goonda. But Lakshmi, Sreedharan's daughter, was in love with him, which was opposed bitterly by Sreedharan and family. Shivan had always been a headache for his mother, for his rebellious nature. The Communist party in those days was facing strong restrictions from the government for its anti-state activities. Years ago, Swami Amritananda was Shivaprasad, the only son of his mother Saraswathy ( Srividya), who had to undergo unpleasant experiences in her home from her own elder brother Sreedharan ( Jagannatha Varma) and brother-in law Krishnan Kutty Menon ( Janardhanan), a police officer, who was loyal to the government. The presence of Lakshmi, who had been the lover of Swamiji in his past, brings back old memories to him. She warns Swamiji about the tensed situation and the dangers waiting him outside. Lakshmi IAS ( Revathi), the District Collector, is assigned to look after Swamiji's security. Swamiji, who is worshiped and respected all over the world, receives death threats from different corners. Swami Amritananda ( Mohanlal) arrives in Kerala on a mission to bring peace at the state, which is burning with communal riots.