Kumbalangi Nights

Kumbalangi Nights

Year: 2019

Runtime: 135 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Madhu C. Narayanan

Echo Score: 90
ComedyRomanceDrama

In the fishing village of Kumbalangi, four brothers navigate a complicated and often strained relationship. Their dynamic shifts when Saji, Boney, and Franky rally together to support Bobby as he pursues his romance, leading to unexpected challenges and a deeper exploration of family bonds.

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1

Father's death and Saji becomes head of the household

Their father dies in the family, and their mother leaves to join a religious mission. Saji is left to run the house and look after his three brothers from a dilapidated home in Kumbalangi. The balance shifts as Saji takes on responsibility and tries to keep the family together.

After father's death Kumbalangi village, family home
2

Saji's anger and frequent clashes with Bobby

Saji struggles with anger management, which leads to regular fights with Bobby. The tension between the brothers adds strain to life in their small home. Bobby, meanwhile, tries to navigate the situation and keep hope alive.

Kumbalangi, family home
3

Bobby starts dating Baby and faces rejection from Shammi

Bobby begins a romance with Baby, a girl who lives nearby. They go to Shammi to ask for permission, but Shammi ridicules the family's reputation. Saji consoles Bobby and urges him to get a job to prove himself.

Shammi's place
4

Bonny begins dating Nylah, the American tourist

Bonny starts dating Nylah, an American tourist staying at the homestay run by Baby's family. The relationship adds new energy to the house and shifts its dynamics.

Homestay, Kumbalangi
5

Saji and Franky's fight; Bonny intervenes; Saji leaves and drinks

A fight erupts between Saji and Franky, highlighting the house's growing tensions. Bonny, protective of Franky, hits Saji, prompting him to leave the house. He spends time drinking with his friend Vijay, and in a drunken moment he tries to commit suicide; Vijay dies saving him.

Family home; nearby
6

Vijay's wife Sathi goes into labour; Saji helps

In a moment of remorse, Saji visits Vijay's house to apologize and finds Sathi in labour. He rushes her to the hospital, where she gives birth to a baby girl. After the birth, Saji brings Sathi and her daughter to his own house to care for them.

Vijay's house → hospital → Saji's house
7

Nylah joins the household and changes dynamics

Bonny brings Nylah home after Shammi had removed her from the homestay for inviting Bonny there. Franky is pleased to have two women in the house, which gives the family a sense of normalcy. Bobby even suggests taking Bonny out to see the sea sparkle at night to brighten their love lives.

Saji/Bonny's house, Kumbalangi
8

Saji pleads with Shammi again for Baby and Bobby's marriage

Saji returns to Shammi to ask him to reconsider his stance on Baby and Bobby's engagement. Shammi stubbornly refuses to approve the marriage, maintaining control over the couple's fate. The family starts to feel the weight of Shammi's authority over their lives.

Shammi's place
9

Baby plans to elope; Shammi corners the women

Baby resolves to elope with Bobby, hoping for a togetherness outside Shammi's control. Shammi discovers the plan, turns abusive, and imprisons Baby, her sister, and their mother in their own home. The threat to the women's safety escalates dramatically.

Shammi's house
10

Bobby's brothers rescue and defeat Shammi

Bobby's brothers join the effort and travel to Baby's house to help. They corner Shammi with a fishing net and free Baby, her sister, and their mother from captivity. The family unites to reclaim their women from Shammi's abuse.

Shammi's house
11

Bobby and Baby marry

With Shammi thwarted and the crisis resolved, Bobby and Baby are finally reunited and get married. The wedding marks a hopeful new chapter for the family in Kumbalangi.

Kumbalangi village

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:04

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