Kalyanaraman

Kalyanaraman

Year: 1979

Runtime: 137 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Rangarajan G N

ComedyDramaAction

Kalyanam, the innocent heir of a wealthy family, is tricked and killed by his scheming estate manager who aims to seize the property. The man's twin brother, Kalyanaraman, discovers the plot, returns to the mansion, and methodically exacts revenge by uncovering the truth and confronting the murderer.

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1

Kalyanam's devotion to Shenbagam

Kalyanam, Chinnadurai's naive son, dotes on Shenbagam, a worker on the estate. He pursues her despite his childish ways and the social gap between them. His affection sets the stage for conflict when the estate's future hangs in the balance.

Chinnadurai's tea estate
2

Estate manager's seizure plot

The estate's manager schemes to seize Chinnadurai's wealth and property. He teams with Perumal and Samipillai, driven by greed. To solidify his plan, a goon is hired to silence Chinnadurai.

Chinnadurai's tea estate
3

Deathbed confession and Madras secret

On his deathbed, Chinnadurai reveals that he abandoned his first wife Rajalakshmi and Kalyanam's twin brother Raman in Madras. He urges Kalyanam to travel there and protect the family's future. The revelation reframes the stakes for everyone involved.

Chinnadurai's estate
4

Kalyanam reveals plan to Samipillai

Kalyanam shares his father's Madras plan with Samipillai, hoping for support. Samipillai, seeing an opportunity, leaks the information to the manager. With the betrayal, their scheme gains a vital foothold.

Chinnadurai's estate
5

Impostors hired to impersonate Raman and Rajalakshmi

Samipillai hires actors Kittu and Rangamani to pose as Raman and Rajalakshmi, creating a forged path to claim the estate. The impostors are fed stories to convince others of the twins' return. The deception threatens to pull the family into ruin.

Chinnadurai's estate
6

Kalyanam overhears the gang and alerts police

Kalyanam overhears the gang gloating about their deceit and rushes to inform the police. The warning comes too late, and the gang traps him before help can arrive. His attempt to thwart the plan underscores his devotion to Shenbagam and the truth.

Chinnadurai's estate
7

Kalyanam is murdered; Shenbagam's breakdown

The gang corners Kalyanam and murders him, ending his bid for justice. Shenbagam watches the brutal killing and descends into mental instability. The estate is left reeling as the conspiracy tightens its grip.

Chinnadurai's estate
8

Kuppu is silenced

The gang silences the other witness by cutting out Kuppu's tongue, preventing him from testifying. The silence compounds the danger around the estate and delays legal action. Yet hope remains in the shadows of the conspiracy.

Chinnadurai's estate
9

Kalyanam returns as a ghost to Madras

Now a ghost, Kalyanam travels to Madras to locate Raman and their mother Rajalakshmi. His spirit persists as a beacon, guiding the truth back to the living. The journey shifts the battle from the estate to the city.

Madras
10

Raman learns of his twin and the plan for revenge

In Madras, Raman discovers that he has a twin brother and that deceit led to his family’s ruin. He resolves to seek revenge against the impostors and restore his family’s honor. The revelation sets the stage for a counterstrike from beyond the grave.

Madras
11

Raman exposes the impostors; ghostly threat to Samipillai

Raman arrives at the estate and exposes Rangamani and Kittu as frauds. He even adopts the guise of Kalyanam's ghost to terrify Samipillai into confessing. The impostors crumble under the weight of the truth and fear.

Chinnadurai's estate
12

Shenbagam's sanity restored; Kuppu learns to read

With Kalyanam's invisible aid, Raman helps Shenbagam regain her sanity. He also teaches Kuppu to read and write so he can testify, turning the boy into a witness against the conspirators. The estate begins to breathe again as education and truth take root.

Chinnadurai's estate
13

Arrests and justice take hold

The manager and his gang are arrested thanks to Kuppu's testimony. The legal system closes in as the truth is finally acknowledged. Justice arrives at last for the vulnerable.

Chinnadurai's estate
14

Raman and Shenbagam marry

Raman and Shenbagam marry, bringing peace to the estate and sealing the victory over deceit. The family reconciles, and the liminal world of ghosts fades as happiness returns. A new, hopeful chapter begins for everyone involved.

Chinnadurai's estate

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