Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu

Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu

Year: 1986

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Priyadarshan

Comedy

A slapstick Malayalam comedy from 1986, directed by Priyadarshan, featuring an ensemble cast led by Mohanlal, Mukesh, Lizy, Sreenivasan, Jagathi Sreekumar, Maniyanpilla Raju and Kuthiravattam Pappu. The film became a major box‑office success and is widely regarded as one of Malayalam cinema’s finest comedies.

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1

Madhavan returns to Kerala and adopts a new identity

Madhavan returns from the United States to Kerala and proclaims himself as M. A. Dhavan, showcasing vanity and a new self-image. He moves back into his family circle and begins to observe his bride-to-be from a distance. This reborn persona sets the tone for the comic chaos to follow.

On his return to Kerala Kerala, India (home)
2

Madhavan's disdain for his schoolmate Shambhu

Back in his homeland, Madhavan treats Shambhu with contempt, dismissing the former friend who now works as his family’s driver. The tension between pride and friendship forms the core conflict. Shambhu remains loyal and ready to challenge Madhavan’s pretensions.

early in the story Madhavan's home
3

Parents push for an arranged marriage with Shobha

Madhavan's parents press for him to marry Shobha, the daughter of wealthy Sardar Krishna Kurup. They see a bridge to social prestige and security for the family. Madhavan grins inwardly, plotting to study the bride from a distance.

early in the plan Madhavan's family home and Kurup residence
4

Disguise plan kicks off: driver versus master

The scheme begins as Madhavan disguises himself as the driver and enlists Shambhu to impersonate him. They set out toward Shobha's house, greased by the hope of a flawless observation. The plan is fragile and prone to exposure, foreshadowing upcoming chaos.

Just minutes after they set out On the way to Shobha's house
5

Parents inform Krishna Kurup about the plan

Madhavan's parents call Krishna Kurup to inform him of their son’s scheme, adding urgency and potential confusion. The miscommunication hangs over the journey, amplifying the risk of exposure. The call deepens the involvement of the Kurup family in the ruse.

Shortly after departure On the road toward Shobha's house
6

Madhavan decides to visit as himself, complicating matters

Unaware that the disguise is already unstable, Madhavan decides to visit Shobha as himself, hoping to observe the situation firsthand. This shift unsettles Shambhu and questions the plan’s viability. The misalignment forces a change in the course of events.

Soon after departure On the way / Krishna Kurup's residence
7

Kurup family treats Shambhu as groom; Shobha falls for him

At Krishna Kurup's house, Shambhu is treated as the prospective groom while Madhavan remains the driver. Shobha, drawn to Shambhu's demeanor, begins to fall in love with him, unaware of the real identity. Emotions blur the lines of the arranged plan.

During the visit Sardar Krishna Kurup's house
8

Damu impersonates a lawyer and infiltrates Koma Kurup's house

Damodaran, known as Damu, disguises himself as a lawyer to gain trust and enters Koma Kurup's house. His true aim is murder—kill Koma Kurup, marry his daughter Aruna, and seize the property. The scheme adds a dangerous second front to the unfolding comedy.

Early in the conflict Koma Kurup's house
9

Damu's murder attempts fail and danger rises

Damu's attempts to eliminate Koma Kurup keep failing, and he comes perilously close to being killed in the process. Each failed attempt raises the stakes for everyone involved. The house becomes a battlefield of deceit and risk.

Ongoing Koma Kurup's house
10

Shivan arrives as Damu's brother and wins Aruna

Shivan arrives in disguise as Damu's brother, posing as a heart patient. He swiftly wins Aruna's affection, undermining Damu's plans and shifting the balance of power at Koma Kurup's house. The new alliance complicates the property-and-marriage scheme.

Soon after Damu's failure Koma Kurup's house
11

Love stories blossom and rivalries deepen

The two romantic pairings—Shambhu with Shobha and Shivan with Aruna—develop in parallel, creating competing loyalties. The entangled affections pit Shambhu and Shivan against Madhavan and Damu. Humor and romance thread through these evolving relationships.

Throughout the middle of the story Various locations including Kurup households
12

Madhavan hires a goon; Shambhu proves his strength

Madhavan hires Kadathanatt Pappan Gurukkal to rough up Shambhu, hoping to curb his influence. The plan backfires as Shambhu defends himself and defeats the goon, boosting his confidence. This reversal strengthens Shambhu's resolve against Madhavan.

Before the wedding scramble Near the road / Shambhu's path
13

Shambhu pushes for a three-day marriage deadline

Frustrated by the escalating chaos, Shambhu presses Krishna Kurup to conduct the marriage within three days. The countdown accelerates the tension around the impending wedding and forces urgent decisions from all involved. The clock becomes a constant pressure point.

Three days before the wedding Kurup's house / wedding venue
14

Truth surfaces and Krishna Kurup rethinks the match

Madhavan’s parents visit Krishna Kurup’s house and uncover Shambhu’s ruse. Krishna Kurup recognizes his mistake and resolves to align the marriage so Shobha would wed Madhavan, reshaping the plan to suit genuine emotions. The social facade begins to crumble under the weight of truth.

Before the wedding Krishna Kurup's house
15

Final confrontation at the wedding hall

At the wedding venue, Shambhu and Shivan are denied entry. They reveal to the police that Krishna Kurup has hidden gold in the hall, triggering a chaotic yet comic sequence. With police involvement, Shambhu marries Shobha and Shivan marries Aruna, while Madhavan and Damu exit dejected but are blessed by the couples.

During the wedding sequence Wedding hall

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