Love Action Drama

Love Action Drama

Year: 2019

Runtime: 142 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Dhyan Sreenivasan

Echo Score: 45
ComedyRelationship comedyLaugh-out-loud relationship entanglementsShow All…

Dineshan is in love with Shoba, but she insists he give up smoking and drinking before marriage. It’s easier said than done, but will love triumph?

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1

Dinesh's first meeting with Shobha

Dinesh, a wealthy bachelor with a reckless streak, recalls the moment he first meets Shobha. Their initial interaction hints at a spark that will pull them together across a trail of later misadventures. This opening memory sets the tone for the flashback-driven narrative.

First meeting (past)
2

Swathi's wedding and the childhood breakup

Despite his wealth, Dinesh is unsettled by Swathi's upcoming marriage. They had a childhood connection that seemed like a romance until Swathi learned that blood relatives have a higher risk of genetic disorders, a fact she discovered online, leading to their breakup. This incident seeds Dinesh's resentment and a desire to disrupt others' happiness.

Childhood/early life
3

Dinesh sabotages a wedding by accident

In a drunken moment, he slips into Shobha's room and pours coconut oil on the floor, hoping the bridegroom will slip and the marriage will be canceled. It's a reckless, misguided plan that underscores his volatile behavior when jealousy flares. The botched stunt reveals how far he's willing to go to undermine a wedding.

Early incident (past) Shobha's room
4

Hospital overnight with Shobha's friends

After this, Dinesh is asked to accompany Shobha's friends for her overnight stay in the hospital. He has a candid conversation with Shobha there, where she counsels him to move on and even hints at meeting again in Chennai. The hospital setting becomes the pivot where their dynamic shifts from mischief to potential romance.

During hospital stay Hospital
5

Shobha invites him to Chennai

Shobha advises Dinesh to get a haircut, shave, and attend the wedding, suggesting someone else will fall for him. She indirectly invites him to meet up when he's in Chennai. This marks a shift toward a serious pursuit rather than casual mischief.

Following hospital encounter Chennai
6

Dinesh moves to Chennai to woo Shobha

Dinesh relocates to Chennai with his friend and cousin Sagar to pursue Shobha more earnestly. He begins by hanging out with Shobha and her friends, and initially things seem to be going well. The move marks a deliberate step to win her over and rewrite his image.

Soon after invitation Chennai
7

Priya's birthday party clash reveals Dinesh's pretenses

During Priya's birthday party, Dinesh and Sagar's antics escalate into a fight, drawing unwanted attention from Shobha and her friends. Shobha learns that Dinesh isn't truly serious about his studies and is spending time drinking and wasting money instead. This revelation strains their budding relationship.

Priya's birthday party Priya's birthday party
8

A conditional return to love, followed by a relapse

Shobha sets a clear condition: Dinesh must quit smoking and drinking to prove his commitment. Dinesh promises reform, but he fails that same night when he drinks again and is caught by Shobha and Priya. The fallout forces him to confront his behavior and recommit or walk away.

Soon after initial reconnection Near Shobha's home (opposite)
9

Sabarimala vow and renewed bond

To prove his resolve, Dinesh undertakes the Sabarimala 41-day vow against alcohol, and he and Shobha reconcile. The vow offers a fresh start, though Dinesh grows suspicious and possessive due to Shobha's demanding work. Their relationship temporarily stabilizes as they navigate trust.

During the 41-day vow Sabarimala
10

Dinesh is challenged by rumors

A random guy hints that Shobha dates around and better matches exist, triggering Dinesh's jealousy. In a fit of rage, he discards the religious chain and drinks an entire bottle of vodka, an episode that lands him in the hospital. The incident tests the couple's fragile trust once again.

During vow City
11

Proposal and ongoing plans

Days later, Shobha calls and proposes marriage, and Dinesh agrees. The couple appears ready to seal their future together, despite past traumas. This moment signals a new hopeful turning point.

A few days later
12

Shobha's father voices doubts

Shobha's father disapproves of Dinesh due to his drinking, even as he doesn't outright reject the match because he trusts his daughter's faith. The parental concern adds a layer of tension before the wedding, forcing the couple to navigate family approval. Dinesh tries to reassure them and win their support.

Pre-wedding Shobha's father's house
13

Two days before the wedding: a bombshell

A stranger reveals photos suggesting Shobha cheated for a better match with Dinesh. Shobha's trust begins to crack as the rumor spreads, and Dinesh is pushed to hard choices. He ends up calling off the wedding to preserve his relationship with her.

Two days before wedding City
14

Conspiracy revealed and confrontation

Dinesh later learns through a selfie that three men orchestrated the breakup, including Priya's ex-husband and a friend from Shobha's social circle. They had planned to ruin the couple's relationship, exploiting insecurities and misunderstandings. Realizing the manipulation, Dinesh and Sagar confront the truth and prepare for consequences.

After call-off City
15

Present: wedding day final act

Cut to the Present: Dinesh, having confronted his flaws, takes a last drink and a cigarette with Sagar before entering the marriage hall. He goes through with the wedding and marries Shobha, sealing a complicated arc of redemption and commitment.

Present – wedding day Marriage hall

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