Marupuram

Marupuram

Year: 1990

Runtime: More mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Viji Thamby

Drama

A 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Viji Thampi, with the screenplay co‑written by Renjith and Kaloor Dennis. The picture features an ensemble cast led by Jayaram, Mukesh, Urvashi, Sukumaran, Ashokan, M. G. Soman, Mahesh and Devan.

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Timeline & Setting – Marupuram (1990)

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Location

Rathna's Lodge, the lodge in the town

The action centers on a modest lodge owned by Rathna in a small town. The lodge serves as the social hub where schemes unfold and loyalties are tested. Its closed atmosphere heightens the tension as identities blur and danger closes in.

🗺️ Lodge 🏚️ Small-town setting 🧭 Mystery

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Main Characters – Marupuram (1990)

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Sethu (Jayaram)

A clever but troubled con artist who assumes the name Albert to escape his past. He loves Rathna and clings to a double life, while fearing exposure that could land him back in prison. His wit helps him navigate danger, but guilt and paranoia threaten his stability.

🎭 Con artist 🧭 Identity 💼 Workplace deception

Roy (Mukesh)

Sethu's loyal yet impulsive friend who shares the dream of a better life abroad. He helps with cons but is also driven by friendship and the hope of escape. When trouble spirals, his choices test the bond between the two men.

🎭 Friend 🧭 Loyalty 🧳 Escape

Rathna (Urvashi)

Owner of the lodge and Sethu's love interest. She offers shelter and support, becoming a moral anchor amid the schemes. Her involvement draws Sethu deeper into both affection and risk, complicating the quest for a legitimate life.

❤️ Love 🏠 Lodge 🧭 Loyalty

Chaakkunni (Jagathy Sreekumar)

Lodge manager and a facilitator of Sethu's schemes. He provides forged certificates and helps camouflage Sethu's past. His practical nature makes him a pivotal link in the chain of deception.

🎭 Deception 🗝️ Facilitation 🗺️ Local connections

Issac Thomas IPS (Sukumaran)

Investigating officer who tracks the alias Albert and interrogates the various motives surrounding Albert's supposed death. His persistent inquiry drives the plot toward the revelation of the truth. He methodically narrows the suspect list until the real killer is uncovered.

🕵️‍♂️ Detective 🧭 Investigation 🛡️ Authority

Salim (Ashokan)

A menacing figure who targets Albert and triggers a fatal confrontation. His pursuit escalates danger and accelerates the investigation into Albert's past. His death becomes the catalyst for the unraveling of the truth.

💥 Villain 🗡️ Threat ⚔️ Confrontation

Albert

The alias Sethu adopts, around which the entire mystery revolves. The real Albert is dead, and the search for Albert's identity drives the investigation. His notes and address become the thread that binds the case together.

🪪 Identity 🌀 Dual life

Francis

Francis kills Albert to protect his brother Binoy and their friends after a rape incident. He uses the cover of a deal to extend time and manipulate others, until the truth about Albert's death emerges.

🕳️ Crime 🗝️ Secrets

Menon (Bharathan Menon) (Manoj K Jayan)

Friend of Sethu's boss who visits with his family. His daughter is depressed and the case impacts his life; He becomes a focal point in the plot around Albert and the aftermath of the crime. His presence ties the personal and criminal threads together.

👔 Authority 🧩 Mystery 🤝 Relationships

Binoy

Brother whose safety is guarded by Francis, and whose involvement in the broader cover-up adds to the tension surrounding Albert's death.

👥 Family 🗝️ Secrets

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Major Themes – Marupuram (1990)

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🕵️‍♂️ Identity

Albert is the name Sethu adopts to escape his past, creating a split between who he is and who he pretends to be. The pursuit of truth uncovers layers of deception behind every character. Each reveal forces Sethu to weigh loyalty against self-preservation, shaping his choices.

⚖️ Justice

An officer Isaac Thomas IPS leads the investigation, navigating a web of motives and misdirections. The case pulls in multiple suspects as the truth gradually comes to light. The resolution emphasizes clearing ambiguity and exposing hidden pasts.

🤝 Relationships

Friendship, love, and loyalty are strained as deception unfolds. Sethu's bond with Roy and Rathna tests the limits of trust under pressure. The human ties at stake drive the narrative toward a fragile reconciliation.

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