Avan Ivan (2011)

This socially relevant drama follows Kumbudraen Saamy (Arya), a skilled thief who cons people for a living and his cross-eyed half-brother, Walter Vanangamudi (Vishal Krishna) who is in the same trade, although completely inept. They are born to the same father but to different mothers. The two men quarrel frequently and Saamy often pokes fun at Walter's shortcomings. Highness (GM Kumar) as he is dearly called by the brothers, is a local zamindar who enjoys the company of both Saamy and Walter and takes an affinity toward them and treats them as his own family. Actor Surya comes to the village for a fund-raising meeting and Highness asks the actor to watch Walter's performance before he leaves. At first, Walter's antics draw laughter and ridicule from the crowd, but soon they begin to appreciate the honesty of his emotions and Surya shows his appreciation by hugging Walter and wishing him a great future. This incident changes Saamy's opinion of Walter and in an inebriated state he confesses to Highness that he actually likes Walter and that any ill-feelings he has had are totally misplaced. The brothers unite and this makes both Highness and the two mothers happy. However, there happy and carefree days come to an end when RK, a local goon who smuggles cattle to Kerala, is busted by Highness and is arrested amidst much media-fare. Soon, he returns to wreak vengeance upon Highness - kidnapping him from his home at night, RK strips Highness naked and flogs him to unconsciousness. In the morning, Highness is found dead, hanging from a tree by the lake. The brothers are devastated. How will they avenge the death of Highness? Will they succeed in defeating the powerful RK?