During a late-night drive back from a friend's engagement party, Kali’s car is deliberately rear-ended by a truck. Enraged, Kali gets out and confronts the truck driver. The driver, (Vinayakan), is a ruthless, psychopathic smuggler transporting stolen goods. A minor scuffle escalates into a brutal fight. Kannukutty tries to kill Kali with a shovel. In self-defense, Kali stabs Kannukutty with a knife. Thinking he has killed the man, a panicked Kali flees with Anjali.