Ennennum Kannettante

Ennennum Kannettante

Year: 1986

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Fazil

Romance

Kannan (Sangeeth) and his cousin Radhika (Sonia Nair) have been close since childhood, sharing games and secrets. When they reunite at their ancestral home in a village during the holiday break, Kannan finds himself falling for Radhika. She, however, feels uncertain about how to respond to his growing affection.

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1

Vacation start at the ancestral house and temple festival

Kannan arrives with his mother from Trivandrum to spend vacation at their ancestral home and to attend the Pookkulangara Devi temple festival. The family gathers relatives including grandfather Parameswara Kurup and aunt Vijayalakshmi, creating a lively atmosphere. Kannan spends his time with his friend Gopu as the festivities begin.

start of vacation; temple festival Valiya Koikkal Tharavadu; Pookkulangara Devi temple
2

Radhika returns from Bangalore to perform Arangettam

Radhika, uncle's daughter, arrives from Bangalore after nine years to perform her dance debut, Arangettam, at the temple. Her entrance draws the attention of the family and villagers. Kannan's perception shifts as he sees her after a long absence.

arrival for Arangettam Pookkulangara Devi temple
3

Kannan falls in love at first sight

Kannan is instantly drawn to Radhika when he sees her, and old childhood memories resurface. The spark deepens as they exchange glances and conversations during the festival atmosphere. Their feelings begin to bloom despite the crowd around them.

upon her arrival temple grounds and family spaces
4

Radhika's hesitation to reveal her feelings

Radhika also likes Kannan, but she is afraid to reveal it to him. She keeps her emotions guarded, creating a tension between them. The risk of exposure keeps their budding romance in a delicate balance.

early in the stay village and temple area
5

Kannan plans to ask secretly; the bathroom moment

Kannan decides to ask Radhika privately and hides in the bathroom to await an opportunity. When she discovers him, she cries aloud, and the moment draws the entire family's attention. The incident shifts the dynamics of the holiday.

during the confession attempt family home and bathroom
6

Family reaction and departure notice

The incident becomes a family matter, and Kannan is blamed by relatives, including his mother. She sends a message to his father in Trivandrum asking him to take Kannan back for exams. The romantic tension is interrupted by duty and separation.

soon after the bathroom moment Valiya Koikkal Tharavadu
7

Radhika reveals her love

Before Kannan leaves, Radhika finally tells him that she loves him as much as he loves her. Their confession confirms the mutual feelings that had been simmering since his arrival. The moment is tender but fleeting as circumstances pull them apart.

before departure village/temple vicinity
8

Kannan returns to Trivandrum for exams

Kannan's father takes him back to Trivandrum to complete his exams, ending the immediate romance and forcing distance between the two lovers. The city routine halts the village romance for a time. The separation plants a seed of longing.

after the confession Trivandrum
9

Exams completed; Kannan returns to the village

After finishing the exams, Kannan rushes back to the village to meet Radhika and try to revive their connection. He travels back with high hopes, only to find the distance still looming. The reunion exercise is interrupted by past constraints.

after exams Valiya Koikkal Tharavadu
10

Radhika leaves for Bangalore and the United States

Radhika has already left the village and headed to the railway station to return to Bangalore, and eventually to the United States with her parents. Her departure emotionally complicates Kannan, who remains hopeful yet powerless. The journey marks a final separation in the story.

around the time Kannan returns railway station; Bangalore; United States
11

Kannan chases the departing train

Kannan reaches the station as the train pulls away, but he cannot reach Radhika in time. He runs after the train in a futile attempt to catch her, leaving him heartbroken at the platform. The moment underscores the irreversible ending of their school-age romance.

train departure moment railway station
12

Memory left on the platform

Radhika leaves a small souvenir for Kannan on the platform, hoping to remind him of their bond. He fails to see it in the moment of heartbreak, which amplifies his sense of loss. The parting note becomes a silent testament to their incomplete love story.

after departure railway platform

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