Magalir Mattum

Magalir Mattum

Year: 2017

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Bramma G

FamilyDrama

A progressive-minded documentary filmmaker reunites three older women who have been separated since college and takes them on a trip.

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1

Prabha moves in with Goms

Prabha, a feisty documentary filmmaker, lives with two filmmaking friends. When her son leaves for a job overseas, she moves in with Gomatha Silkurayappan (Goms). The change places Prabha in a household steeped in memories and untold stories.

Goms' home
2

Goms' life as a retired teacher

Goms is a retired teacher who tutors local kids from her home, showing a patient, nurturing side. Her daily routine centers on guiding young minds and keeping old friendships alive.

Goms' home
3

Prabha learns of Goms' longing for old friends

Prabha learns that Goms deeply misses her school friends Subbu and Rani, whom she has not seen for nearly 40 years. The revelation highlights a shared longing for connection that transcends time.

present Goms' home
4

Flashback: high school bond

In flashbacks, the trio meets at a Catholic hostel during high school, where their bond begins to form. The memories establish the roots of their enduring friendship.

high school era Catholic hostel
5

The rift: expulsion from school

Their carefree days collide with reality when Subbu and Rani are expelled after an attempt to sneak out to a movie. The headmistress expels them because they are not native to Tamil Nadu, while Goms remains.

late school School/Catholic hostel
6

Prabha commits to reuniting them

Prabha resolves to reunite Goms with her friends after hearing their story. She anchors her plan in empathy and the desire to reclaim their youth.

present
7

Facebook search succeeds

Using Facebook, Prabha finds Rani, learning she is living in Agra with her blended family. The online discovery becomes a turning point in their reconnection.

present Agra
8

Plan shift: to Agra instead of Chhattisgarh

Prabha abandons her plans to film in Chhattisgarh and instead takes Goms to Agra to reunite with Rani. The trip reframes the project from documentary work to a personal mission.

present Agra
9

Rani's life in Agra

Rani's life in Agra is complicated by a misogynistic husband, Gothandaraman, and a politically obsessed son, Karthi. Her situation underscores the resilience she must summon to claim her freedom.

present Agra
10

Subbu's life in Hyderabad

Subbu lives in Hyderabad with her drunkard husband Mangalamoorthy and his bedridden mother, denying her the chance to become a beautician. Her dream remains sidelined by family obligations.

present Hyderabad
11

Reunion trip begins

With Goms, Rani, and Subbu now reunited, Prabha leads them on a three-day 'Ladies Only' tour across North India. The journey offers an escape from their shackled lives and a chance to redefine themselves.

three-day tour North India
12

Reminiscence and renewal on the road

On the road, they reminisce about their younger days and reassert their voices. The trip becomes a catalyst for embracing newfound freedom and self-assertion.

during journey Across North India
13

Anniversary screening of Aval Appadithan

At the journey’s end, they attend a special anniversary screening of Aval Appadithan, the film they watched together on its first day. The screening links their past to their present empowerment.

End of journey; 30 October 1978 (first day) Cinema
14

Epilogue: empowerment

In the epilogue, each friend is empowered to take charge of life on her own terms. They face the future with renewed assertiveness and a sense of satisfaction.

epilogue

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 15:57

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