Brother’s Day

Brother’s Day

Year: 2019

Runtime: 164 mins

Language: Malayalam

Echo Score: 43
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Rony's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Chandy, and the two quickly form a close bond. However, Chandy keeps a secret about his identity. As he eventually reveals the truth and introduces his daughter, Santa, a series of surprising and chaotic events unfold, testing their relationships and leading to humorous and heartwarming moments.

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1

Shiva's idyllic childhood and hidden wounds

Shiva is a popular, optimistic boy in his village, beloved by other children. His father is a bitter alcoholic who abuses him and his family, doubting paternity. When Shiva's mother dies during the birth of his baby sister Peeli, he vows to raise her and becomes her protector.

flashback: childhood Shiva's village home
2

Bond hardens between Shiva and Peeli

Shiva takes on the heavy responsibility of caring for Peeli, and the siblings form a close, heartwarming bond. He shields her from their father's cruelty and provides comfort where he can. Their makeshift family unit becomes the emotional core of Shiva's early life.

childhood village home
3

Tragedy erupts: Shiva acts against abuse

One day Shiva returns home to find his father's friend trying to molest Peeli with the father's consent. Enraged, he kills both men and grabs Peeli to flee. The shock of the violence leaves Peeli unresponsive and vulnerable.

childhood incident family home
4

Shiva's escape after the massacre

Overwhelmed by trauma, Shiva abandons Peeli and runs away alone. He leaves behind the sister he swore to protect, a choice haunted by his guilt. The pair's fracture marks a turning point in their lives.

immediate aftermath village outskirts
5

Present-day life: Rony's family circle

Years later, the story shifts to Rony, a caterer and part-time driver who lives with his mother and sister Ruby. The family is close-knit, and Ruby's romance with Rony's best friend leads to a marriage that seems to complete their happiness. The past remains a shadow over their present.

present Rony's family home
6

Rony and Jema: romance at a wedding

Rony meets Jema, the daughter of his wealthy boss, at a wedding and feels an instant connection. Their burgeoning romance becomes a central thread of his new life. He begins to dream of a future with her.

present wedding venue
7

A drunken impostor tourist named Chandy

At around the same time, Rony is asked to pick up a tourist named Chandy, who turns out to be a drunk impostor. The encounter brings a series of humorous misunderstandings, but it also forges an unexpected friendship. The impostor's charm hides a hidden agenda.

present on the road / near wedding events
8

Chandy's true identity and Santa's arrival

The impostor turns out to be Chandy, a successful businessman. He has a daughter named Santa, who quickly befriends Rony. Santa's presence deepens the ties between the new father figure and Rony's circle.

present Chandy's circle / at home
9

Santa reveals her lineage: Peeli and Shiva

Santa reveals to Rony that she is actually Peeli, the girl Shiva once protected, now adopted by Chandy. She explains that Shiva returned as a manipulative troublemaker who began blackmailing her. The revelation ties the present danger to the past.

present Chandy's home
10

The impostor Shiva's true nature exposed

Santa clarifies that the man posing as Shiva is an imposter, not the caring brother she remembered. She also admits that the real Shiva died years ago in an accident, and the current threat is a calculated deception.

present Santa's home / nearby area
11

Rony and Chandy plan to rescue Santa

Determined to protect Santa, Rony and Chandy organize a rescue. They track the imposter's jungle hideout where Santa is being held and prepare for a dangerous confrontation. The stakes are personal, and time is running out.

climax jungle hideout
12

Final confrontation and escape

In a tense chase and brutal fight, Rony defeats the fake Shiva and escapes with Santa. Chandy intervenes by crashing his car into the impostor, bringing an abrupt end to his reign. The two men save Santa but at a cost.

climax jungle
13

Truth surfaces: the tiger's legend

Back in town, a TV report proclaims that Shiva was killed by a wild animal, offering closure. The investigating officer, however, knows the truth and decides to let it go, calling Rony the ‘tiger’ who brought justice. The real story remains hidden behind the legend.

epilogue police station / TV studio
14

A hopeful road ahead

With the past behind them, Rony, Jema, and Ruby drive away together, free from old burdens. They share a quiet optimism for the future as they head toward new beginnings. The journey feels like a fresh start for all of them.

epilogue road trip

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