Mera Naam Shaji

Mera Naam Shaji

Year: 2019

Runtime: 134 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Nadirshah

ComedyRomance

The lives of three men sharing the same name intertwine, leading to a series of hilarious incidents.

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1

Contract offered to Shaji Usman

Adv. Lawrence assigns Shaji Usman to attack Dominic, a popular party leader in Kochi. Usman accepts the risky job to support his family. This decision sets off a chain of dangerous events across Kochi.

Kochi
2

Dominic stabbed and hospitalised

Shaji Usman travels to Kochi and stabs Dominic, fulfilling the contract. He then takes the wounded leader to the hospital. The act triggers immediate fallout, including attempts to cover up the crime.

Kochi
3

SIM card discarded at the bridge

As Usman escapes, he discards his SIM card to erase evidence. The card falls into Kuntheesan's glass while Shaji George and Kuntheesan drink beneath a nearby bridge. Kuntheesan unknowingly pockets the SIM, sowing confusion for later.

Bridge near Kochi
4

Reward announced and a mistaken lead

The next day a reward of five lakhs is announced for information about Shaji. Shaji George traces the leads and learns that Dominic's right-hand man Sakhavu Gopakumar alias GK is connected to the attack. The search widens as new clues surface.

Kochi
5

Dustbin clue and misdirected call

GK drives away after the dustbin drop, while a call intended for Shaji lands on the SIM that Kuntheesan carries. Shaji Usman mentions handing over a quotation, prompting Kuntheesan to chase more money, but he is caught by Usman.

Kochi
6

Kuntheesan's capture

Kuntheesan, hoping to make money, attempts a repeat attack but is intercepted by Shaji Usman. A struggle ends with Kuntheesan captured and the danger temporarily contained.

Cochin
7

Neenu and Shaji George love story revealed

Neenu reveals to Shaji Sukumaran that she has a history with Shaji George. A flashback shows her love with her neighbor Shaji, while Dominic schemes to separate them by arranging a marriage. The revelation deepens the emotional stakes for the three Shajis.

Neenu's neighborhood
8

Jerome's abuse and protective resolve

Neenu explains Jerome's abusive behavior. Shaji George beats Jerome and his friends, while Shaji Sukumaran tries to intervene and is also struck. The trio resolves to help Neenu navigate her troubled life.

Streets near Neenu's home
9

Seaport chase and crash

Jerome and Aby head to the seaport in a different cab, with Shaji George and Shaji Sukumaran following. A traffic jam delays them, and a crash triggered by Aby's wife Diana leads to chaos. Shaji Usman arrives, fights Jerome and Aby, and Neenu escapes with Diana's help.

Seaport road
10

Resolution at Lawrence's hotel

The three Shajis converge at Lawrence's hotel room. Neenu and Shaji George reconcile, and Lawrence arranges to handle legal issues. Shaji Usman receives his money, and Shaji Sukumaran prepares to go home.

Lawrence's hotel room, Kochi
11

Final SIM card twist

Before leaving, Shaji Usman discards his SIM card again by the bridge. Two drinkers find it, and one answers a call for Shaji as the credits begin to roll, hinting at a new cycle of trouble.

Bridge near Kochi

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:04

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