Kuruthipunal, which translates to "bloody vengeance," was the name given to this era of bloodshed. It seemed as if the very fabric of the village was unraveling, with Kumaraswami and Muthuswami at the center of the chaos.
As the days passed, Kumaraswami and Kannamma grew closer, exchanging sweet glances and whispers in the fields. Their love blossomed like a rose in spring, and soon, the whole village knew about their romance. Kumaraswami's parents, overjoyed at their son's love, decided to approach Kannamma's family with a proposal for marriage.
The argument ended with Kannamma storming out of Kumaraswami's house, her heart heavy with sorrow. Kumaraswami, desperate to win her back, chased after her, but she vanished into the darkness. The next morning, Kumaraswami's family received a shocking message: Kannamma had been found dead, her body battered and bruised, near the banks of the nearby river.
As the dust settled, Kumaraswami stood tall, his chest heaving with exhaustion. He knew that his quest for revenge had consumed him, but it was too late now. The damage was done, and the village would never be the same. The Kuruthipunal had claimed its share of lives, and the survivors were left to pick up the pieces.
One night, under the light of a full moon, Muthuswami convinced Kannamma that Kumaraswami was having an affair with another woman. Kannamma, blinded by rage and heartbreak, confronted Kumaraswami, who tried to clear his name. But Muthuswami's words had taken root, and Kannamma refused to listen.
The rivalry between the two groups escalated into a cycle of violence, with each side exacting brutal revenge on the other. The once-peaceful village of Thalappana was now a battleground, where the sound of clashing swords and the scent of blood filled the air.
One fateful day, while working in the fields, Kumaraswami spotted a beautiful young woman named Kannamma. She was the daughter of a neighboring farmer, and her stunning looks left Kumaraswami smitten. Kannamma, too, had noticed the rugged young man with the captivating smile, and she couldn't help but feel drawn to him.