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Release, runtime and language
1986 · 130 mins · Malayalam
Directed by
Priyadarshan
Starring
Mohanlal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Maniyanpilla Raju, Mukesh, Captain Raju, Sukumari

When Venugopal, a medical representative gives a girl who runs into his cab a ride; he unknowingly gets involved in a murder.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 What it is about
  3. 3 Is it worth watching?
  4. 4 After you watch
  5. 5 Movie threads
  6. 6 Movies like Hello My Dear Wrong Number
  7. 7 Every angle

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In a bustling city where routine jobs blend with the hum of traffic and neon-lit theaters, Venugopal works as a medical representative, navigating a world that values charm as much as competence. His days are marked by quick conversations, casual flirtations, and the simple pleasure of slipping into a cinema after a long shift. Though he enjoys the occasional swagger, there’s an underlying restlessness that hints at a desire for something beyond the predictable cadence of sales calls and social niceties.

One ordinary evening, while hailing a cab to the movies, a striking young woman steps into his vehicle and asks to be dropped at a nearby hotel. Captivated by her urgency and allure, Venugopal obliges, even offering to help with a letter she carries. Their brief exchange is laced with mystery, leaving him with a lingering sense that the encounter is more than a chance meeting. The city's streets, usually a backdrop for his easygoing life, begin to feel like a maze of hidden motives.

The next day, accompanied by the diligent officer Minnal Babu, Venugopal finds himself drawn into a series of unsettling situations that blur the line between coincidence and design. The ordinary rhythm of his work and leisure gives way to a tense undercurrent, where brief encounters and forgotten details start to echo louder than his everyday chatter. The city’s familiar corners now seem to hold secrets, and the camaraderie with law enforcement hints at an uneasy alliance.

As the narrative unfolds, Venugopal stands at the crossroads of his familiar world and an enigmatic web that threatens to upend his sense of control. With curiosity as his compass and an instinct to clear his name, he steps deeper into an environment where every polite gesture could mask deeper intrigue, and every ordinary choice may carry unforeseen weight.

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