"Emotionally scarred very early in life, Raju, an eighteen year old, has retreated into a world of silence. His wings are almost destroyed when he meets Prabhu, the protagonist.

To shield Raju from more pain and hurt, Prabhu goes out on an emotional limb but with every passing moment the realization grows on Prabhu that Raju's world of silence is much more superior to the chaotic and devious lives of the villagers. While he tries to deal with Raju's traumatized life, his own life gets caught up in a spectrum of emotions as he falls in love for the first time.

Who is the murderer amongst them? Is the village headman all that he seems to be? Is there benefit in having a small-scale industry in their village? Why, in spite of their growing closeness, does Raju continue to look devastated? As he seeks answers to these questions, the realization dawns of Prbahu that he is finally at the threshold of understanding the reason for his birth. More importantly, to life his head high and walk straight, Prabhu knows that he will have to, single handedly, help the boy re-grow his wings.

Wingless is not about a group of villagers-it is about human beings." (jacket)