[1][2][3] Based on MT Vasudevan Nair's short story 'Dar-Es-Salaam', the plot is about Keshavan, who is a cosmetics salesman working in the town and living at its outskirts with his pregnant wife Devi, child Anitha.
When he meets an old acquaintance of his, Stanly, who is back in town and staying at a lodge, Keshu fakes to his wife and neighbour Krishnan Ammavan that it is eosinophilia caused by his daily scooter ride to the town, and that doctor advised him to stay in the city.
He meets the complainant Reetha and her husband Major Mukundan, who served many years in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania and have even named their house so.
Major spends his days in the house, having drinks in the evening while Reethu is engaged with women's association working for orphanages and other social activities among children.
He visits her house when Major happens to be out and over drinks, they talk about her activities; she asks him about Devi's interests and he replies she is a silent type who has none.
Keshu finds his wife not beautiful enough when compared to Reetha and not having any interests, he stops visiting his home on weekends.
Keshu goes back to his home prays at the thulasithara and accepts the responsibility of his wife, child and newborn baby.