Pradeep Supermarket

Down on the Chengannur Road in Kodukulanji, things start early for us. Pradeep Supermarket is usually one of the first places to open up. We spend the first hour of the morning getting the milk crates inside and making sure the bread is fresh on the shelves. It’s a busy road, so there is a constant hum of cars and bikes going past the front door. We know most of the people who come in because they live just down the street or over in the next part of Kodukulanji. It’s not like those big fancy malls; it’s just a regular store where you can get what you need for dinner or some tea. The aisles are a bit narrow, and we have boxes stacked in the corners when a new delivery comes in. We spend a lot of time at the counter talking to neighbors while we ring up their groceries. In the rainy season, the sound on the metal roof can be quite something. We just keep stocking the shelves and cleaning the floors. It’s a simple life, but it keeps us on our feet. Whether it's sugar, soap, or some snacks for the kids, we try to have it ready. The Chengannur Road is always moving, but inside the shop, we just focus on the people who walk in and out. It is just the way we run things here.