Bro Daddy

Bro Daddy

Year: 2022

Runtime: 159 mins

Language: Malayalam

Echo Score: 78
FamilyDramaComedy

John Kattady and his wife Annamma are considering a marriage alliance between their son Eesho and Anna, the daughter of their longtime friend Kurien. While the families believe this union would be beneficial, Eesho and Anna seem indifferent to each other. However, both families are unaware of secrets and unexpected events unfolding in their lives, which threaten to complicate their plans.

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1

Two affluent families meet at a wedding reception

Two affluent Christian families, the Kattadi and Maliekkal clans, meet at Dr Samuel's daughter's wedding reception in Kochi. Kurian Maliekkal eyes a chance to leverage his advertising network, while old rivalries and pride surface. The gathering marks the beginning of a cautious friendship between the families, setting the stage for future alliances.

Kochi
2

Kurian offers Eesho a creative director role; Eesho declines

Kurian presses his advertising company as a potential career path for Eesho, proposing the Creative Director position. Eesho, however, politely refuses the offer, preferring his own career path. The rejection foreshadows future competition and lingering tension between their families.

Kochi
3

Eesho and Anna's live-in relationship and pregnancy

Eesho and Anna return to Bangalore where their live-in relationship has been ongoing. When Anna discovers she is pregnant, they weigh abortion, but Anna opposes it and they decide to keep the baby. They also face the uncertainty of informing their families.

Bangalore
4

News of the pregnancy reaches Kerala; family news expands

Back in Kerala, John calls Eesho to come home, fearing exposure of the pregnancy. At the same time, Eesho learns that his mother Annamma is also pregnant, creating confusion and surprise for the family. The double pregnancy forces the clan to confront difficult truths and loyalties.

Kerala
5

Baptism in Kottayam brings tension for Eesho and Kurian

The families travel to Kottayam for the baptism of John's brother's child, where Kurian and Elsy attend as guests. Eesho hopes to reveal the pregnancy to his father, but Kurian's presence heightens the tension. A clash of missteps—an accidental spill of achār on Kurian’s clothes—ignites anger and foreshadows conflict.

Kottayam
6

John's mother discovers Annamma's pregnancy; offers support

John's mother realizes that Annamma is pregnant and offers her support. This discovery helps the family rally around the difficult situation and softens initial judgments. The finding paves the way for a more family-centered handling of the crisis.

Kottayam
7

Eesho confesses the pregnancy to John and Annamma

Eesho finally confronts John and reveals that Anna is pregnant with his child. The confession shocks John and Annamma and forces them to reconsider their approach to the crisis without hurting Kurian. The revelation triggers a series of decisions about marriage and legitimacy.

Kottayam
8

John plans a discreet solution and seeks marriage approval

John crafts a plan to sort things out without revealing the truth to Kurian. He also promises Anna that he will seek her father's consent for their marriage, signaling willingness to legitimize the pregnancy and unite the families.

Kottayam
9

Kurian's plan to marry Anna and the hidden promise

Kurian contemplates marrying Anna into the advertising world to secure an heir, despite Anna's lack of interest in his business. Anna agrees to the arrangement, prompting practical negotiations about the wedding and succession. John privately assures Kurian that Eesho will be his successor.

Kerala
10

Kurian learns of Eesho's past; severed friendship

Kurian learns from Jameskutty that Eesho was in a live-in relationship and that Anna is pregnant, mistakenly believing the pregnancy concerns his own daughter. He confronts the truth and breaks his friendship with John in wrath. The revelation triggers a deep rift among the families.

Kerala
11

Confrontation and truth spill; Anna reveals the pregnancy

John and Annamma attempt to explain the misunderstandings to Kurian, but he refuses to listen. In a heated moment, Anna reveals that she is pregnant with Eesho's child, shocking the entire family. The truth shatters Kurian's trust and pushes everyone toward reconciliation.

Kottayam
12

Resolution: reconciliation and the ad concept

With the truth out, Eesho presents a catchy ad concept that Cyril approves, helping to restore Kurian's respect and friendship. The families reconcile, and the wedding is planned with everyone’s approval. The ad victory also shifts the competitive dynamic in their business circle.

Kerala
13

Grand wedding and announcements of future grandchildren

The wedding finally takes place in a grand ceremony with the families united. During the celebrations, Kurian proclaims that he is going to be a grandfather, and John reveals that he will not only be a grandfather but will become a father again. The moment seals the new family alliance.

Kerala
14

Labor room moment marks a new family chapter

Months after the wedding, a nurse calls for Anna's husband, signaling the impending birth. Both John and Eesho realize their shared roles at the threshold of a new generation. The scene closes the film with a sense of continuity and renewed family bonds.

Hospital

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