On a rainy night, Krithika drove as fast as she could, eager to get home before it got too dark. The air felt heavy and eerie, and she couldn't shake the feeling of being followed, even though she couldn't see anyone around. She was overcome with fear, her body trembling. Suddenly, her tyre burst, and her car skidded off the road. Desperately, she checked for a spare tyre, but there was none. She walked along the empty road, hoping for help, but no vehicles passed by. After a 5-minute walk, she spotted a house with lights, a ray of hope in the darkness. She went there seeking assistance.
The tragedy unfolded the next day when Krithika was found dead near the forest. Her body was naked, showing signs of torture. The authorities couldn't find any evidence pointing to the culprit, but they believed only a psychopath could commit such a heinous act.
The tragedy became a common topic among the people living nearby. Frightened by the rumours surrounding the road, they started avoiding it altogether. The road through the forest earned a chilling nickname: "Death Road."
After a few months, In the bustling world of Samantha who works hard as a software engineer in a busy office. She's surrounded by her friends: Arjun, Naresh, Ram, and Shruthi. Arjun likes Samantha secretly but hasn't told her yet because he's scared. Whenever he tries, Samantha changes the subject. Shruthi is Samantha's best friend. Arjun and Naresh often hang out together, while Ram enjoys being alone.
Arjun came up with an exciting idea for everyone to go on a tour during their vacation time. Everyone liked the idea as they all wanted a break from their busy office schedules. They took their time choosing the perfect destination for relaxation and finally settled on one. However, there was a catch to it - they had to pass through the notorious Death Road to reach it.
Shruthi was worried about the dangerous road and suggested changing the destination. She was afraid of going through it. But the rest of the group wanted the thrill of the journey and assured her it would be safe. And Ram persuades everyone by asserting, "Only one out of 100 people is dying on that road, and there have been no deaths for several months. I think all those massacres were done. So no death, no problem; it's easy peasy."
Eventually, Arjun convinced everyone to go on the tour. However, Samantha had a condition. She doubted her parents would allow her to go unless she brought her neighbour along, as they felt safer when she was with him. Arjun was annoyed by this request but didn't show it because he was determined to make the tour happen. After some discussion, everyone agreed to Samantha's request.
After finishing her daily work, Samantha went to visit her friendly neighbour, Mahesh. She greeted his mother, Pallavi, whom she knew well since they were neighbours. Pallavi had recently lost one of her children and was dealing with depression, as neither she nor her family had been able to attend the cremation. Samantha visited Pallavi almost every day to offer comfort.
During their conversation, Samantha explained that she wanted Mahesh to accompany her on the tour and sought permission from Pallavi. Pallavi expressed gratitude for Samantha's friendship with Mahesh, as he had been distant from others lately. She told her, "That's something only you can do. convince him and take him. I'd be more than happy."
Samantha then went to Mahesh's lonely room, where he spent most of his time lying on his bed and looking at his phone without socializing. She spent hours conversing with him, sharing gossip and laughs. Additionally, she told him about the tour and she convinced him to join her, adding a condition: he had to groom his hair and beard, which didn't suit him. Samantha took him to the salon and transformed him into the handsome man she knew. Following their time spent outdoors, Samantha asked Mahesh to pick her up at her house for the tour, to which he agreed.
The next day, they began their journey towards the destination. It progressed slowly as they were captivated by the surrounding nature and took plenty of photos, enjoying their free time. Eventually, they arrived at the dreaded Death Road.
Before venturing onto the road, they decided to stop at a hotel for snacks as everyone was hungry. It was 6 PM, so they made the decision to leave quickly within thirty minutes in order to cross the road before it got dark. While they were enjoying their stay at the motel, an old man stopped by and inquired about their destination after hearing about the road they were discussing.
When they mentioned the Death Road, his expression turned to one of disgust and fear. He warned them vehemently against going there, citing it as a haunted place where they could lose their lives if they dared to ignore the warning. However, as usual, the boys paid little heed to his words, dismissing them as mere superstition. By the time they finished at the hotel, it was already 8 PM, and darkness had settled in with the winter fog making the air dense. The girls suggested staying at the hotel for the night and leaving in the morning due to the current conditions. However, the boys insisted on leaving immediately, feeling the thrill building within them.
Arjun dismissed the rumours about Death Road being dangerous as mere superstition to deter people. Though it didn't convince everyone, Samantha agreed to proceed, especially since Mahesh had no issue with traveling the road at that time and under those conditions. So, they continued their journey into Death Road.
As they were consumed by both excitement and fear, they drove the car at full speed. Suddenly, the tire burst, and the car veered off the road, plunging into the forest. Panic ensued as they found themselves surrounded by trees with no road in sight. Fear gripped them as they recalled the rumours about Death Road.
They attempted to drive the car out of the forest but to no avail. With no phone signal to seek help, they decided to continue on foot. Eventually, Ram spotted a house with lights on, calling it a ray of hope. Reluctantly, they agreed to seek shelter in the house as they had no other option.
When they arrived at the house, they found it deserted, with nobody in sight and a car with the door being open. They made themselves comfortable, starting a fire outside and chatting about their lives. Everyone tried to engage Mahesh in conversation, but he remained distant, choosing not to talk much. When asked how he knew Samantha, Mahesh replied, "We've been neighbours since childhood."
Arjun grew increasingly frustrated hearing this and asked Mahesh to help him check the surroundings. Samantha questioned why Arjun couldn't take Naresh instead, but Arjun insisted on sending Mahesh. With a smile, Mahesh went to assist Arjun.
While they searched around the house, Arjun opened up about his feelings for Samantha and expressed annoyance at Mahesh's presence on the tour, feeling he was intruding on their moments together. Mahesh didn't pay much attention to his words and tried to change the subject by complimenting Arjun's hair, tattoo, and sense of style, as well as asking about job opportunities. This only infuriated Arjun further, and he stormed off with a disgusted look on his face, leaving the others to continue enjoying themselves together.
While everyone was enjoying their time, suddenly the power went out, plunging them into darkness. Shruthi decided to check the kitchen for food using her phone's torch and found some apples. As she washed them, a masked man appeared behind her, holding a knife to her throat. Shruthi screamed in terror, and everyone rushed to her aid. The masked man threatened to harm Shruthi if anyone approached, while Mahesh heard some hissing noises around the house but found nothing when he investigated.
After some threatening conversation, the power suddenly returned. The man removed his mask, revealing himself to be Ram, and shrieked, "So soon, I wanted to play more." Everyone was annoyed and angry at him for his prank at such a tense moment. As they began to leave the room, Arjun spotted a snake crawling around something, seemingly wrapping around it. Using flashlights, they saw that the snakes were wrapped around Naresh's lifeless body, which was difficult to recognize due to the severe beating his face had endured, identifying him by his clothes.
The thrill they felt quickly vanished, replaced by terror as they saw Naresh's body surrounded by snakes. The sight sent shivers down their spines, leaving them paralyzed with fear. They knew they had to leave the house as soon as possible.
Arjun came up with a plan: he and Samantha would head to the forest gate while the others would attempt to start the car next to the house and join them later. Which causes a little confusion for the person whoever doing this. Some called Arjun selfish for wanting to take himself and Samantha to safety while the rest faced the dangerous road, but in the end, they all agreed, realising they didn't have time to argue and that the other plans were even riskier. Before leaving, Samantha moves towards Mahesh and hugs him, saying, "Just try to be left alive; I am sorry; I brought this to you." Mahesh then replies, "This is the best day of my life. We are gonna walk out of this. I promise."
Arjun and Samantha headed towards the gate, leaving Ram and Shruthi by the car, where Mahesh was attempting to start it. While wandering around, they found themselves in the backyard, shrouded in darkness. Ram and Shruthi decided to distance themselves from Mahesh and the car, thinking they could join Arjun, Samantha, and the others at the gate even if Mahesh managed to start the car, considering it a win-win situation. However, in the dense, dark forest with thick fog obscuring their vision, they were suddenly attacked by a tiger.
Due to the darkness, Ram and Shruthi didn't see the tiger until it was too late. Ram was injured, losing his hand, and they screamed in fear. Shruthi, shocked and unsure how to react, cried out in panic. Finally, Mahesh started the car, and upon hearing their cries, Mahesh rushed over and noticed the tiger. He made noises to catch its attention and then approached it with fuel and a fire stick used for warmth, which he picked up en route, for attempting to distract it. Mahesh instructed Shruthi to take the keys and drive away with Ram, emphasizing not to stop the vehicle under any circumstances. Shruthi quickly drove towards the gate while Mahesh tried to calm down the tiger.
Meanwhile, Arjun and Samantha hurried towards the forest gate. On their way, they stumbled upon a car crashed into a tree, with keys left inside. There were bloodstains around, but no sign of any person nearby. The stains seemed to be a few days old as they were dry. Arjun, startled by the screams, advised Samantha to stay inside the car while he investigated the area. Samantha glanced into the side mirror from inside to check what was happening outside, she noticed that the person wearing the mask was staring directly into the mirror. She became scared and fled into that car, hiding there without a word.
Ram and Shruthi rushed the car towards another gate but found it closed. The person with the mask watches them via binoculars as the car speeds near the gate. They decided to try crashing through it but hit some woods on the ground, causing a minor accident. Though Shruthi was injured, she was okay given the circumstances, but Ram started to lose more blood due to the accident. The car flipped over, making it difficult for them to get out. After calming themselves down, they realized they were surrounded by a group of coyotes, ready to attack them.
Now, everyone was facing their own problems: Mahesh trying to fend off the tiger, Samantha with the masked person, Arjun distant from Samantha with no supervision and searching for others. Ram and Shruthi encircled by coyotes that are trying to harm them.