The story follows the lives of three childhood friends: Sunny Immatty (Asif Ali), Sarath Varma (Nishan K. P. Nanaiah), and Varsha John (Rima Kallingal).

The original score and songs were composed, arranged, programmed, and produced by Rahul Raj, with lyrics penned by Rafeeq Ahammed.

Four years after the release of the movie and an avalanche of new-gen films, critics have begun to acclaim Ritu as the pioneer of 'new wave' in Malayalam cinema.

[citation needed] Upon the release, Ritu received generally positive reviews but mild response in theatres.

Nowrunning.com sees Ritu as a sensitive, melancholic portrayal of tumultuous emotions that ravage three young minds basking on the pinnacle of success.