Every cloud has a silver lining and Aarohanam showcases the brighter side of a mental disorder, along with all the trials and turbulence of such a life. In an age where the morbidity of poverty has been vehemently publicized, this film strives to unassumingly uncover the true essence of Indian culture while offering a raw and intimate experience of family and community life in the Indian slums.

Charles, an aspiring cricketer, is willing to give up his career for the sake of his girlfriend, Karthika. Their lives take a turn when Karthika is kidnapped by a gang of thugs.