The story takes place in the wild forests surrounding the periyar river and it's tributaries . Thamara is a tribal women who has been titled as the " warrior of the Periyar" Though she has done nothing to earn it. She is destined to become a srank but she wishes to venture Into the forest in search of her father. Her destiny resurfaces when she meets a group of foreigners who are looking for a guide to map the south of Periyar . She is given a chance to fulfill her dreams " Thamara only you can help us " "Why should I" I looked at him "Because we can help you" he said , his eyes piercing her soul.