Ajantrik
Bimal is a taxi-driver in a small provincial town. He lives alone, his taxi (an old 1920 Chevrolet jalopy which he named Jagaddal) is his only companion and, although very battered, it is the apple of Bimal's eye.
Gaman
Despite their determination and effort, two working class friends in Bombay struggle to improve their lives.
Kummatty
A stranger who may be the trickster magician Kummatty comes to a village in Malabar, India.
Uthiripookkal
This story tells about how a sadist makes life hell for everyone around him. Sundaravadivelu is a wealthy, sadistic who never respects the feelings of his children and wife. When his plan to marry his wife's sister fails, he accuses his wife of having an affair with the health inspector.
Ankur
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.