Dear Friend

Dear Friend

Year: 2022

Runtime: 117 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Vineeth Kumar

Echo Score: 69
DramaMysteryComedyRomance

Five close friends—Vinod, Shyam, Arjun, Sajith, and Jannath—share a vibrant life in Bengaluru, filled with laughter, shared meals, and lively parties. Their strong bond is tested when they engage in playful, sometimes mischievous pranks, such as surprising a friend with a humorous costume and a night out. The story explores whether these lighthearted jokes will remain good-natured or escalate into something more significant, potentially straining their friendship.

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1

Birthday dare and Superman costume

Five friends celebrate Vinod's birthday as he is dared to wear a homemade Superman costume while roaming the city. The stunt brings the group into public attention and sets a playful, reckless tone for the night. The costume moment foreshadows the social media threads that later complicate their lives.

City streets
2

Club altercation and arrest

The group clashes with a passer-by who was livestreaming Vinod without consent, triggering a heated confrontation. The incident leads to their arrests and a police interrogation that mocks Vinod's tattoos, including AMMA. Vinod is slapped by the interrogating officer for retaliating.

Nightclub to police station
3

Vinod's confession about the birthday

Embarrassed by the humiliation, Vinod tells Jannath that this birthday was the most memorable of his life. The moment reveals the deep emotional wound behind his outward bravado. Jannath processes the mixed feelings of friendship, trust, and unresolved pain.

Club
4

Courthouse wedding and parental disapproval

Jannath's conservative father disapproves of her relationship with Arjun. Knowing they won't receive his blessing, the couple decide to marry at a courthouse in a quiet ceremony. The moment marks a pivotal step for their relationship and the group's plans.

Courthouse
5

Friends pursue funding for a health app

Arjun, Vinod, Shyam, and Sajith work toward securing backing for a health-based app they are developing. The plan is interwoven with personal backstories: Shyam hails from a wealthy family but resists joining the family pub business, while Sajith grapples with financial hardship and limited English.

6

Club night: spike, shove, and love unreciprocated

One night at a club, Arjun spikes Vinod's drink, triggering Vinod to shove him when he would normally abstain due to his mother's death anniversary. After the incident, Amutha approaches Vinod and confesses her love, but he does not reciprocate. The moment adds a layer of emotional tension to the group's dynamics.

Nightclub
7

Vinod opens up to Jannath at the clinic

Vinod visits Jannath at the medical practice where she works and opens up about unresolved feelings tied to his mother's death. They share a heartfelt and intimate conversation that deepens their connection. The talk reveals Vinod's vulnerability beyond his outward bravado.

Jannath's medical clinic
8

Vinod's disappearance and farewell note

One morning, Vinod vanishes, leaving a letter saying he doesn't want to be searched and thanking his friends for the memories. The group initially reads it as a prank, but the seriousness of the note soon becomes clear. The mystery of Vinod's whereabouts hangs over them.

9

Police suspicion and theft accusation

The police question the group, accusing Vinod of stealing ₹70 lakhs from a former employer. Jannath suspects a misunderstanding, while Shyam feels betrayed by a supposed business partner. Tensions rise as the case tightens around Vinod's possible past.

10

Mumbai trip and truth about Vinod's past

The friends travel to Mumbai to meet Sreenath, the original musician, who reveals that Vinod and he were roommates and that Vinod helped him after his mother's death. Sreenath explains Vinod's disappearance and the complicated money matter, shedding light on Vinod's falsehoods.

Mumbai
11

Mother is alive; life improves

The group learns Vinod's mother is alive, having believed he was dead due to his estrangement. The revelation prompts a return home and a period of healing, with Jannath and Arjun expecting a baby, Sajith securing a good job, and Shyam taking over his family business. Normalcy returns, but questions linger about Vinod's past.

Home
12

Final confrontation and identity reveal

Sajith spots Vinod and gathers the others, leading to a late-night confrontation at an apartment complex. Vinod reveals he is running from the police and admits the mother's death story was a lie to hide his past. He points to his Mother tattoo as proof, underscoring that his truth remains elusive.

Night Apartment complex

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:17

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