Happy Wedding

Happy Wedding

Year: 2016

Runtime: 128 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Omar Lulu

RomanceComedyDrama

The story of an engineering graduate Hari, as he contemplates marriage on his mother’s insistence.

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Timeline – Happy Wedding (2016)

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1

Hari's heartbreak and bar escape

Hari is dating Lakshmi, but she starts flirting with another guy, and the moment shatters him. He leaves the scene heartbroken and heads with Manu to a nearby bar to drink away the hurt. The night marks the start of Hari's belief that love is a trick.

Present day Bar
2

Encounter with Bhai the motivational speaker

In the bar, they meet Bhai, a self-styled motivational speaker who befriends them. He asks Hari to recount his college love story and hints at guidance to come. The trio begins to open up about past heartbreaks and hopes for a solution.

Present day Bar
3

College love with Shahina

In a flashback, Hari is a civil engineering student who falls in love with Shahina. He shares a world with Tyson, Pareekutty, Asha, and others, and life seems bright. Everything feels smooth until fate pulls them apart.

Flashback to college Engineering college
4

Shahina's disappearance and police confrontation

After leaving college, Hari, Manu, and Tyson are confronted by the police. Shahina is missing, and Hari becomes the main suspect. Sub-inspector Happy Paul offers support, and Shahina arrives with Pareekutty, revealing their prior relationship and leaving Hari heartbroken again.

Post-college Police station
5

Bhai counsels Hari to stay strong

Back in the present, Bhai urges Hari to reject Lakshmi and stay emotionally strong. Hari protests that he won't be treated like a toy in love. The exchange reinforces Hari's resolve to move on.

Present day Bar
6

Plan to push toward arranged marriage

Manu informs Bhai that they must coax Hari into meeting a girl arranged by Hari's mother. The group hatches a plan to nudge Hari toward the wedding path.

Present day Bar/Meeting location
7

Trip to Thrissur and bus friendship

The trio boards a bus toward Hari's home in Thrissur and befriends Drishya and Sophie. Hari forms a bond with Drishya, initially hesitant to admit his growing attraction. They part ways at Thrissur.

Present day Bus to Thrissur
8

Drishya revealed as the real match

The next day, Hari goes to meet the arranged girl but discovers she isn't the real match. The real girl is Drishya, who is a cousin of Asha, making the match seem fated. The marriage is then arranged.

Next day Thrissur
9

Lakshmi calls; Bhai disappears; Krishna vision

Lakshmi calls Hari, and he says he will call after his wedding. When they search for Bhai for guidance, he is missing and unreachable. Hari even envisions Bhai as Lord Krishna trying to resolve his love troubles.

Present day Thrissur/Home
10

Bhai revealed as a marriage broker

It is revealed that Bhai is not a god but a marriage broker running Happy Wedding Matrimony. Hari's mother had asked him to find a suitable bride, and he vows to match two profiles.

Present day Happy Wedding Matrimony office
11

Drishya on bus was part of the plan

The plan becomes explicit: meeting Drishya on the bus was orchestrated by Bhai to unite Hari and Drishya. The sequence ties back to Bhai's vow and schemes.

Present day Bus/Thrissur
12

A new life: Hari and Drishya wed

Hari and Drishya are newly married and celebrate with Manu, Tyson, Paul Achayan, and friends. The circle of support seals the couple's future as the film ends.

Ending Hari's home/wedding venue

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:49

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