Dilliwala Rajakumaran

Dilliwala Rajakumaran

Year: 1996

Runtime: 132 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Rajasenan

Comedy

Sweethearts Appu and Maya are accepted, but Maya’s uncle envies Appu, whom father treats like a son. Maya’s horoscope matches criteria, so the Maharaja adopts her as heir and plans a marriage. To eliminate Appu, father and uncle urge her to reject him. Disguised as nephew Veerandran Varma, Appu and friend Mani scheme to win her back and expose greed.

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1

Childhood sweethearts bound by family alliance

Appu and Maya are childhood sweethearts whose marriage is arranged by their families. Maya's father treats Appu as his own son, which fuels jealousy in Maya's uncle. The arrangement sets the stage for the love, pride, and political tensions that follow.

2

Maya identified as heir to the royal line

Maya's horoscope matches the royal family's expectations and she is identified as the heir to the main royal lineage. The Maharaja proposes adopting her as the heir princess to ensure the continuity of the dynasty. Greed and status spur Maya's father to consider eliminating Appu as a potential obstacle.

3

Uncle plots to separate Maya from Appu

Maya's uncle feeds her doubts about Appu, pushing her to marry someone from the royal house. The scheming uncle seeks to sever the couple's bond and advance his own ambitions. Appu and Maya's friends notice the growing manipulation but struggle to counter it.

4

Appu and Mani disguise as Veerandra Varma

To win Maya back, Appu disguises himself as Veerandra Varma, a rumored king's nephew who has never been seen. He claims to be the son of the king's estranged sister, Rani Padmini, pulling Maya into his ruse. The deception introduces a dangerous intrigue as others react to the impostor.

5

Real Veerandra Varma arrives with a crown-heist plan

The real Veerandra Varma arrives at the palace with a scheme to steal the royal crown. Known as the Dilliwala Rajakumaran, he is a spoiled rogue whose presence heightens risk and confusion in the palace. Appu's disguise collides with this formidable rival.

6

Appu tries to prove innocence and win Maya

Amid palace intrigue, Appu strives to convince Maya of his true innocence and his enduring love. Maya prepares for her adoption as a princess, navigating court rituals and family pressure. The tension between truth and appearances tests their bond.

7

Uncle exposes the plan; imprisonment

Maya's uncle exposes Veerandra's real theft plan and implicates Appu in the plot. Both are imprisoned in a room until the royal ceremonies are over. The confinement creates a critical window for alliances to form and for truth to surface.

8

Priest and Padmini aid escape; ceremony halted

The family priest, moved by the king's sister Padmini, helps Appu and Maya escape from captivity. They halt the Padiyettam ceremony midway, disrupting the palace's carefully choreographed ritual. The delay alters the outcome and shifts loyalties.

9

Appu proclaims love; king offers a choice

Appu openly declares his innocence and his love for Maya in front of the royal court. The king, convinced of Appu's sincerity, offers him a choice: to marry Maya as an ordinary girl or as a princess without restrictions. This moment reframes their future under royal law and affection.

10

Maya completes Padiyettam; crowns by Appu

Maya completes the Padiyettam ceremony and ascends to the throne as royal heir. Appu crowns her as his princess, signifying their union and the legitimacy of their love within the royal tradition. The ceremony's resolution marks the couple's ultimate vindication.

11

Royal acceptance and new era

With Maya crowned and Appu by her side, the royal family accepts their bond and the upheavals of the past are resolved. The once-divided factions recognize the couple's commitment. A new era in the palace begins with a blended sense of duty and affection.

12

Legacy of unity

The union ensures the continuity of the royal lineage while reconciling love and duty. The tale closes on a note of hopeful harmony as the couple looks toward their shared future. The palace witnesses a balance of tradition and affection under their rule.

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