Mookkilla Rajyathu

Mookkilla Rajyathu

Year: 1991

Runtime: 133 mins

Language: Malayalam

Directors: Ashokan, Thaha

Comedy

Set in Kakkanad Mental Hospital, inmate Keshavan (Thilakan) bonds with artist Benny (Mukesh), mechanic Krishnankutty (Jagathy Sreekumar) and fellow patient Philomena. They learn Amitabh Bachchan will shoot nearby, and are joined by compulsive singer Venu (Siddique). Determined to see the star, the four escape by overpowering warden Ameen and head to Ernakulam, sparking a series of comedic misadventures.

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1

Inmates at Kakkanad Mental Hospital

The film opens with Keshavan, Benny, and Krishnankutty sharing a ward at Kakkanad Mental Hospital. They bond over a newspaper report about Amitabh Bachchan visiting Ernakulam for a film shoot. The idea of seeing a Bollywood star fuels their camaraderie.

Morning Kakkanad Mental Hospital
2

Arrival of new inmate Venu

A new inmate, Venu, joins the group. He is a good singer with a compulsive obsession to singing, adding another shared passion for Amitabh Bachchan. The four inmates quickly form an even stronger bond.

Daytime Kakkanad Mental Hospital
3

Escape from the hospital

The four outsmart the warden Ameen and escape from Kakkanad that night, heading toward Ernakulam city. They believe they can glimpse Amitabh Bachchan, only to discover the film star went back a month ago after a shoot. The next morning they wake to find Venu missing.

Night Kakkanad to Ernakulam
4

Benny reconnects with Leena in Ernakulam

In the city, Benny runs into his former college mate and lover Leena, hinting at a potential new support system. The chance meeting adds a personal dimension to the group's misadventures. The others continue to deal with their own troubles.

Daytime Ernakulam city
5

Keshavan attends a Swadeshi rally

Keshavan crashes a political rally and undresses in a gesture for the Swadeshi movement, drawing the crowd’s attention. Benny intervenes and saves him from what could have been a serious fallout. The episode showcases Keshavan’s impulsive behavior and the group’s protective bond.

Daytime Ernakulam rally site
6

Bar incident: Krishnankutty cannot pay

Krishnankutty drinks at a bar but cannot pay his bill, leading to an assault. Benny steps in to help, highlighting the fragility of their friendship and their precarious finances. The incident reinforces the vulnerability of the group.

Evening Ernakulam city bar
7

Venu becomes a singer; pursued by Balan and Ameen

Venu lands a job as a singer, but his older brother Balan and the warden Ameen pursue him. The quartet must stay cohesive as new threats pop up on their path. This turn pushes them toward a more settled, work-oriented life.

Morning Ernakulam city
8

New employment plan for the quartet

The four decide to settle into lawful work to survive. Benny becomes a painter, Krishnankutty a mechanic, and Keshavan works as a security guard. This marks a shift from dream-chasing to practical, everyday labor.

Daytime Rented house area, Ernakulam
9

Leena’s father opposes Benny; goonda hired

Leena’s father refuses to bless Benny’s relationship and hires a goonda named Bheem Singh to assault him. The family pressures intensify, highlighting societal obstacles to their union. The quartet’s solidarity is tested by this personal conflict.

Evening Leena’s residence
10

Conmen recruit the quartet for a bank heist

Two conmen, disguised as a TV serial producer and director, recruit the four under the pretext of a TV project. They hire them to learn martial arts, rock climbing, break dancing, and other skills for a bank robbery. While the plan unfolds, the men keep the quartet away from the house during the day as the tunnel is dug.

Daytime Rented house near bank, Ernakulam
11

Underground excavation and police pursuit

Bruno oversees the underground tunnel under the rented house as the bank-robbery scheme progresses. A vigilant police officer tracks the conmen’s activities, narrowing the net around the accomplices. The tension mounts as daylight hours pass and the plan nears execution.

Daytime Rented house area, Ernakulam
12

The scheme is busted; criminals arrested

Police close in on the operation, aided by the four who awaken to the truth of the con and the danger it poses. The bank robbers end up in police custody as the plan collapses. The quartet’s involvement helps foil the crime and restore order.

Evening Ernakulam; near bank
13

A new, lawful path for the quartet

With the bust behind them, the four embrace stable employment and a renewed sense of camaraderie. They choose to live within their means and rely on each other rather than chasing fantasies. The story closes on a hopeful note as they start fresh.

Evening Ernakulam city; rented house

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