Aram + Aram = Kinnaram

Aram + Aram = Kinnaram

Year: 1985

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Priyadarshan

Romance

The comedy follows childhood pals Narayanan Kutty and Balan. Narayanan, a smooth‑talking womanizer who chases affluent women, falls victim to a clever scheme Balan sets up to teach him a lesson. As the prank escalates, Narayanan must figure out how to escape the tricky situation.

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1

Narayanan Kutty's flirtatious antics at K & K Automobiles

Narayanan Kutty, a flashy mechanic at K & K Automobiles, loves boasting about his imagined escapades with rich girls. His careless attitude often lands his boss, Manoharan, in trouble at the workshop. The setup unfolds in Chennai as Narayanan's stories ripple through the garage and disrupt the daily routine.

Chennai, K & K Automobiles
2

Balan seeks a job to marry Ammukutty

Balan, Narayanan Kutty's jobless roommate, is desperate to find work so he can marry Ammukutty in the village. He leans on Narayanan to secure a position, hoping the job will fix his finances and future. Their quest plays out around Chennai as they pursue one lead after another.

Chennai
3

Nambiar's leukemia philanthropy revealed

Narayanan Kutty learns from Nambiar's driver that Nambiar is sympathetic to leukemia patients because he survived the disease. This revelation foreshadows Nambiar's generosity and willingness to help. The information situates Nambiar at the helm of the Continental Group in Chennai.

Continental Group offices, Chennai
4

Balan deceives Nambiar to land a job

Balan visits the Continental Group and pretends to be a leukemia patient in deep financial trouble. Impressed by his ruse, Nambiar offers him a job as an attender. The scene marks the start of Balan's escape from unemployment through deception.

Continental Group offices, Chennai
5

Sujatha's interview disguise and Narayanan's rumor

As part of a plan to fool Narayanan, Mala approaches him posing as Sujatha and a news reporter to interview him about his supposed relationship with Mala's father. Narayanan believes the interview signals his romance with Mala. The deception pulls Narayanan deeper into the web around Mala and her family.

Chennai
6

Narayanan falls for Mala while thinking she is Sujatha

Narayanan Kutty falls in love with Mala, who plays along as Sujatha. She reciprocates, feeding his fantasies and playing along with the ruse. The romance entangles multiple characters and raises the stakes for what comes next.

Chennai
7

Ammukutty's parents visit and expose Balan's lie

Ammukutty's parents arrive in the city to meet Balan's potential employers. Balan, who is actually a peon, faces exposure when Ammukutty's family discovers the truth. The revelation jeopardizes his prospects of marrying Ammukutty and fuels upcoming conflicts.

Chennai, Ammukutty's prospective in-laws' meeting
8

Gopi Krishnan and Saravanan's feud and Balan's maneuver

Gopi Krishnan (Thankappan) and Saravanan, two employees in Nambiar's office, are locked in a constant power struggle. Balan tries to exploit this feud by leveraging Gopi Krishnan against Saravanan, who itself pursues Ammukutty. The office politics heat up as romance and ambition collide.

M. N. Nambiar's office, Chennai
9

Nambiar contemplates remarrying and the clash with his daughter

Nambiar decides to marry again, triggering opposition from his daughter. The plan stirs tensions within the family and complicates business dealings that span his social circle. The power dynamics in Nambiar's world become a major driver of the plot.

Continental Group / Nambiar's home, Chennai
10

Ammukutty's parents reject Balan due to his peon status

Ammukutty's parents learn that Balan is just a peon, not a manager, and decide against the arranged marriage. Their decision escalates the conflict and pushes Balan to seek alternative paths to prove his worth. The rejection creates a crisis for both Balan and Ammukutty's plans.

Ammukutty's home / local context, Chennai
11

Gopi Krishnan and Saravanan hire goondas to kidnap Ammukutty

Gopi Krishnan and Saravanan hire goondas to kidnap Ammukutty and force a marriage. A tense confrontation ensues as the characters scramble to stop the scheme. The attempted abduction heightens the stakes for everyone involved.

Chennai, near Nambiar's network
12

Climax: Narayanan and Mala wed; Balan saves Ammukutty and marries her

In the final turn of events, Narayanan Kutty and Mala marry, sealing their convoluted romance. Balan arrives just in time to rescue Ammukutty from the kidnapping and then marries her, uniting the two friends in unexpected ways. The ending ties together ambition, deception, and love in a chaotic but hopeful wrap-up.

Chennai

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:46

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