Kattathe Kilikkoodu

Kattathe Kilikkoodu

Year: 1983

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Bharathan

Drama

Kattathe Kilikkoodu movie is a story about an unhappy marriage that unravels in a bad way.

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1

Happy family and neighborly setup

Prof. Krishna Pillai leads a happy family life with his wife Sarada and their four children. They enjoy a close, loving household where daily life centers on family togetherness. Their neighbor Indira Thampi and her niece Asha Thampi live nearby, setting up connections that will soon complicate the peace.

Present day Home
2

Unnikrishnan and the music bond

Unnikrishnan, the college team coach and a family friend, attends special classes at the professor's house. He shares a love of music with Sarada, which Asha misreads as a romantic interest. This misreading stirs tension that foreshadows later conflicts.

Evening at professor's house during classes Professor's house
3

Asha's revenge and budding interest

Asha pretends to be in love with the professor as revenge for Unnikrishnan. At first the professor is hesitant, but he slowly starts to like her and agrees to go out with her. He begins taking her to night clubs, which worries Sarada.

Soon after the initial misinterpretation Home and night clubs
4

Sarada informs Indira and Asha leaves home

Sarada informs Indira about Asha's behavior, prompting a scolding from Indira. Indira confronts Asha about the situation, exposing the gossip and disapproval. In response, Asha leaves Indira's house to seek her own path.

Following the discussion with Sarada Indira's house
5

Asha moves to YWCA hostel

With nowhere to go, Asha accepts the professor's help and he arranges her admission to the YWCA hostel. This marks a shift in their dynamics as she moves into the hostel and away from home. The arrangement foreshadows growing strain within the family.

Next day YWCA hostel
6

Asha avoids Unnikrishnan; his concerns grow

Asha avoids Unnikrishnan, causing him to feel insulted by her evasive behavior. The distance between them grows as misunderstandings mount. Unnikrishnan tells Sarada about Asha's immaturity, further destabilizing the household.

During Asha's stay at the hostel Across various locations
7

Unnikrishnan confronts at the hostel

At the YWCA hostel, Unnikrishnan barges into Asha's room seeking clarity about her relationship with the professor. Asha refuses to give a clear answer, keeping him in the dark. He reports his concerns to Sarada, amplifying the family tension.

During the hostel stay YWCA hostel
8

Marriage strain and confrontation at home

The professor begins distancing himself from Sarada, which triggers a confrontation when she talks to him in front of their children. The rift in the marriage deepens as trust erodes. Sarada's confrontation highlights the growing crisis.

One day Family home
9

Distance leads to hotel separation

The professor leaves home and takes a room in a hotel to impose distance from the family. He calls his wife and children but hesitates to speak with Sarada directly. This separation marks a low point in their marriage.

The following day Hotel
10

Hotel confrontation and attempted intimacy

One day, the professor brings Asha to his hotel room and tries to get intimate with her. Asha is uncomfortable and resists, trying to pull away. Unnikrishnan arrives, confronts Asha, and beats her, pulling the dangerous situation into the open.

That day Hotel room
11

Revelation of the affair

After the confrontation, Asha reveals the truth about her affair with the professor. She confesses to Unnikrishnan and the professor, exposing the full extent of the deception. The revelation leaves the professor heartbroken and ashamed.

Immediately after the confrontation Hotel room
12

Shame and the beach scene

Overcome with shame, the professor drinks heavily on the beach in his car. Unnikrishnan spots him and brings him back to his home to recover. The next morning, they both attempt to repair the aftermath and begin reconciliation with the family.

That night Beach and then home
13

Reunion and renewed family bonds

After the ordeal, the professor reconciles with Sarada and their children. The family resolves to move forward, choosing forgiveness and togetherness. The story ends on a note of redemption and renewed family bonds.

A few days later Home

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