Chotta Mumbai

Vasco da Gama, [Mohanlal], is a charming but aimless small-time gang leader in Fort Kochi, affectionately called “Thala” by his loyal friends—Mullan Chandrappan, [Siddique], Padakkam Basheer, [Jagathy Sreekumar], Tomichan, [Indrajith Sukumaran], Sainu, [Manikuttan], and Susheelan, [Bijukuttan]. The gang spends their days pulling off petty scams, often targeting tourists in their neighborhood, known as Chotta Mumbai.

Their carefree existence is disrupted when they fall victim to a visa fraud, losing their savings to a conman who deceives them with fake visas for overseas jobs. Desperate to recover the money, Vasco secretly mortgages his family home, risking the wrath of his father, Michael Ashan, [Sai Kumar], a retired wrestler and respected community figure.

Michael arranges Vasco’s marriage to Latha, [Bhavana], a spirited auto-rickshaw driver nicknamed “Parakkum Latha.” However, Latha confesses to Vasco that she plans to elope with her boyfriend, Suni [Suraj Venjaramoodu]. Vasco agrees to help, but the plan falls apart when Latha discovers Suni’s deceitful nature. This revelation brings Vasco and Latha closer, with Latha beginning to see the goodness beneath his roguish exterior.

The story takes a darker turn when Vasco, Michael, and Latha witness the murder of an honest police officer, Mohandas, [Vijayaraghavan], by Satheesan, [Vinayakan], the brother of the corrupt CI Nadesan [Kalabhavan Mani]. To protect Satheesan, Nadesan frames Tomichan for the murder, exploiting his vulnerabilities. When Nadesan betrays Tomichan, he is arrested, and Nadesan’s vengeance falls on Vasco’s gang.

As tensions escalate, Vasco faces mounting crises: the bank threatens to seize his home, leading to a bitter confrontation with Michael, while Nadesan’s threats put his friends and family in danger. The climax unfolds during the Cochin Carnival, an event organized by Michael, where Vasco and his gang devise a clever plan to outsmart Nadesan and expose his crimes. In a chaotic and action-packed finale, Vasco brutalizes Nadesan and his goons, clears Tomichan’s name, reconciles with his father, and saves his home, restoring his family’s honor.

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:31