Back in 1654 , in the dense forests of Idukki, Kerala, a tragic love story sparks a centuries-long curse upon a remote village. A young couple, deeply in love, secretly consummates their relationship in the wilderness. But their act of passion is witnessed and punished brutally by the girl's own villagers, led by her father. In a horrifying ritual of "honor", they are burned alive — the girl dying while declaring that love and desire are not sins.

From that day on, the village becomes cursed. Any act of sexual intimacy results in a mysterious spontaneous combustion, killing the lovers. The village comes to be known as "The Village of Virgins", as generations grow up without ever experiencing physical love. No one knows the exact nature of the curse — only that it's tied to an entity the villagers now call "Amma", the ghost of the girl who was wronged.

Centuries later, a young doctor named Rashik arrives in the village for a year of rural service. Fascinated by the eerie stories and the people's fear of intimacy, he soon begins to uncover the horrifying truth behind the curse. As he grows closer to a mysterious village girl named Swati — who may be more than she seems — Rashik finds himself caught between logic, folklore, and forbidden desire.

When he encourages a local couple to embrace their love, tragedy strikes again. The curse ignites. Bodies burn. Fear grips the village. But Rashik refuses to surrender to superstition. He investigates further and learns of a past-life connection between him, Swati, and a dark betrayal by his own bloodline.

Now, to lift the curse and free the village from its generational trauma, Rashik must confront the terrifying spirit of PallaVi — the original "Amma" — and face off against those who still serve the vengeance that began centuries ago.

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