Sassi, a pompous man, uses unfair means to create a name for himself in the society. When he finds out that he is terminally ill, he gets a special coffin made for him to be buried in style.

The story of Aabhaasam is about an overnight bus journey from Bangalore to Kerala where the travelers analyze the schizophrenic society and how it has evolved through different times. It brings to audiences' attention how the societal views are influenced by patriarchy. The movie is director's attempt to show the bus as the metaphor for the system and the travelers as the victims.