In a bustling Colombo restaurant, Mahendra Ranabahu finds himself caught between the aroma of kottu roti and the weight of his financial burdens. As he shares a meal with his friend Sanjaya, the atmosphere is punctuated by the harsh realities of life outside, including a recent protest that has left students injured and a nation on edge. When Mahendra picks up a passenger, Nimesha Athawuda, a journalist from The Daily Island, their conversation quickly escalates into a heated debate about ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka. As they drive towards Chilaw, their journey takes a dark turn when they are ambushed by men claiming to be from the Riot Control Unit. What begins as an ordinary night transforms into a harrowing ordeal as Mahendra and Nimesha are kidnapped, thrusting them into a world of danger and uncertainty. This gripping narrative explores themes of camaraderie, social injustice, and the struggle for survival amidst chaos.