She takes a step forward. The snoring stops for a moment, replaced by a low, feminine GIGGLE.

"Vahini" is a common term for "sister-in-law" in Telugu, but it is also used as a character name or a respectful title for a lead female character. In films of this period, the "Vahini" figure is often portrayed as the resilient moral compass of the family who eventually tries to reform her wayward husband. Common Scene Archetypes in Such Films

Vahini freezes. Her brow furrows. She tilts her head, listening.