Kalyanaraman

Kalyanaraman

Year: 2002

Runtime: 126 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Shafi

ComedyFamily

Ramankutty, a wedding planner, falls in love with Gauri and their families approve of their marriage. However, an astrologer’s shocking prediction about Ramankutty’s family creates complications, leading the couple to confront fate, family expectations, and the tension between tradition and personal desire.

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1

Temple setting and Ramankutty's narration begins

The film opens in a temple frequented by young couples, setting a spiritual mood. An old man named Ramankutty sits among visitors and begins telling his life story to a group of curious friends. This storytelling frames the events that follow.

Opening scene Temple
2

Ramankutty meets Gauri during wedding prep

Ramankutty, working as an event organizer, meets Gauri while preparing for Radhika's wedding. Their initial exchange hints at a growing connection. Both families observe with interest as the budding relationship starts to form.

Early career Wedding prep venue
3

Radhika's fiancé stands up; she faints

Radhika's fiancé does not turn up for the wedding, leaving her stunned and distressed. She collapses into tears and then faints, shaken by the turn of events. Ramankutty's quick intervention helps salvage the day and shifts the family dynamics.

Same day as initial plans Wedding venue
4

A discreet proposal: Sivadas for Radhika

To rescue the situation, Ramankutty suggests his brother Sivadas marry Radhika, and the match proceeds with graceful support from the families. The arrangement is accepted, restoring a sense of order to the household. This decision also subtly paves the way for Ramankutty and Gauri's future.

Soon after Ambattu Madhavan Thampi's circle
5

Romance blossoms: Ramankutty and Gauri

Ramankutty and Gauri realize their love, bringing joy to both families. They begin making plans for their own wedding, signaling a new alliance within the Thekkedathu circle. The prospect of a shared future seems bright and hopeful.

Shortly after Families' homes
6

Tragedy strikes: Radhika dies on the wedding day

On the day of Ramankutty and Gauri's engagement, Radhika dies in a kitchen fire accident. The kitchen blaze shatters the celebration and casts a pall over everyone involved. The loss reverberates through both families and alters subsequent plans.

Engagement day Radhika's kitchen
7

A long delay precedes the next wedding plan

After a long interval, the family reconvenes to fix Ramankutty and Gauri's wedding. The Thekkedathu family prepares for a union that fate has seemingly not allowed to fade. Hope returns as relatives brace for a fresh start.

Years later Thekkedathu family home
8

Electric shock on the eve of the wedding

On the eve of the wedding, Gauri suffers an electric shock, leaving everyone unsettled about the upcoming plans. The incident fuels new questions and anxiety within the family. The event intensifies the pressure surrounding the match.

Eve of wedding Home
9

Astrologer's warning about a family curse

Thampi seeks guidance from astrologer Meppattu Thirumeni, who warns that the horoscope does not favor the union. He points to a grim family history of Thekkedathu women dying young. The caution deepens the fear surrounding the impending marriage.

Eve of wedding Astrologer's chamber
10

Patriarchal fear: back-out request

Thampi, worried for his daughter's safety, asks Ramankutty to back out of the marriage without informing Gauri. The request reveals the extent of the looming dread within the family. Ramankutty grapples with a difficult moral choice.

Shortly after the warning Thampi's home
11

The engagement is called off

Ramankutty reluctantly calls off the wedding, citing concerns about Gauri's close ties with her cousin Unni. The decision devastates Gauri and fractures the hopeful plans. The couple's future hangs in the balance as truth and trust come into question.

Soon after Ramankutty's home
12

Gauri seeks clarity after the fallout

Gauri, outraged and heartbroken, initially backs out but soon learns the truth behind the accusations. She resolves to seek Ramankutty and understand the real situation. The revelations reframe the conflict and rekindle the couple's bond in the narrative.

After Gauri's home
13

A road accident and hospital crisis

Gauri runs out to find Ramankutty but is involved in a road accident on the way. She is rushed to the hospital, where her life hangs in the balance. Ramankutty is summoned to the scene as the crisis unfolds.

Immediately after Road and hospital
14

A wedding before surgery: commitment in danger

Before the surgery, Ramankutty prays at the temple for protection and decides to tie the knot with Gauri. The ceremony occurs just before doctors begin the operation, symbolizing unwavering commitment in the face of danger. The moment marks a pivotal turn in their fate.

Just before surgery Temple and hospital
15

Gauri survives; rituals continue; audience stunned

Miraculously, Gauri survives the surgery and the couple continues their life together. They return to temple rituals, leaving the audience shocked by the twist that love endures against the odds. The story closes with the pair finding peace in their bond and faith.

Present-day after events Temple

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