Athaniparampil Balachandran (Mohanlal) or Balan is an ordinary family man, living with his wife Radhika (Devayani), two children, his younger brother (Sudheesh) and father (Nedumudi Venu), a locally respected retired postmaster. Balan struggles to balance his professional life amidst his multiple interests, which includes amateur theater and a penchant for helping others, including strangers. Nevertheless, he leads a cheerful life, with the support of his loving family, and has earned the status of being a major figure in the local society (earning the name "Balettan", meaning "elder brother Balan").