Hello

Hello

Year: 1999

Runtime: 158 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: K. Selvabharathy

DramaRomance

Chandru is constantly teased by his friends for being single, so he pretends that a girl he sees is his girlfriend. His false claim sets off a chain of mishaps that dramatically affect the girl's life, pulling both of them into a series of increasingly complicated and unfortunate situations.

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1

Chandru's plan to fake a girlfriend

Chandru, who works in a flower shop, tries to woo girls but fails to start a relationship. He schemes to present Gayathri's friend as his girlfriend to his teasing friends. He invites Gayathri and her friends to the temple with this plan, hoping to introduce her as his partner.

Daytime Temple
2

Temple plan falls apart

Gayathri does not turn up as planned, so Chandru improvises at the temple by pointing to a girl in the crowd and pretending to be in frequent phone contact with her. He is still trying to keep up the illusion of having a girlfriend to silence his friends. The scene shows the pressure he faces from his social circle.

Daytime Temple
3

Suresh arrives and befriends Chandru

Suresh, Charle's friend, comes to Chennai to pursue a marriage proposal and is introduced to Chandru. The two quickly form a friendship as they navigate each other's hopes and expectations. Their bond sets up the involvement of Swetha later in the story.

Day Chennai
4

Meeting Swetha and the love claim

Chandru, Suresh, and Chandru's friends go to meet Swetha and learn that she is in love with Chandru. Suresh feels uncomfortable about the situation because his visit was for a marriage proposal, not to challenge Chandru's relationship. The trio leaves without informing Swetha's family, setting off a chain of misunderstandings.

Afternoon Chennai (Swetha's meeting location)
5

Sekhar confronts the truth

Swetha's brother Sekhar confronts Charle to understand why the marriage proposal was halted. Charle reveals that Chandru and Swetha are in love, which prompts Sekhar to scold Swetha and cast doubt on her. Swetha feels the weight of mistrust from her own family.

Evening Swetha's family home
6

Swetha poisons herself and hospitalized

Swetha consumes poison and is admitted to the hospital. In the aftermath, Sekhar beats up Chandru's friends, and they are hospitalized as well. The crisis forces Chandru to confront the consequences of the turmoil around Swetha's family.

Next day Hospital
7

Chandru learns Swetha's circumstances

Chandru visits the hospital to check on his friends and meets Gayathri, who reveals that she and Swetha are friends. Gayathri explains Swetha's poisoning, and Chandru feels guilty about the fiascos in Swetha's home. This marks a turning point in his responsibility toward Swetha.

Next day Hospital
8

A cautious introduction to Swetha

With Gayathri's assistance, Chandru is introduced to Swetha but does not reveal the full truth of his feelings. The two begin to build trust and slowly form a friendship, while still keeping his deception guarded.

During hospitalization Hospital
9

Swetha's family warms to Chandru

Swetha's family starts to trust Chandru and considers him a potential husband. Chandru earns their respect by showing genuine care and loyalty, which strengthens his position in the looming marriage talks.

Later Swetha's home
10

Gayathri reveals Swetha's love

Gayathri informs Chandru that Swetha truly loves him, reinforcing the seriousness of her feelings. This realization deepens Chandru's resolve to come clean and behave honestly.

Evening Chandru's home
11

Suresh's visit and the shock

Suresh comes to wish Chandru for the marriage, and Swetha's family is shocked to see Chandru with Suresh. The scene highlights the tension between past and present intentions and tests everyone involved.

Evening Swetha's home
12

Truth revealed and the union

Chandru finally reveals the truth, apologizes, and explains that his actions were never meant to cheat Swetha. Swetha's family is convinced, and Chandru and Swetha unite in their relationship.

Final Swetha's home

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