Mukthi

Mukthi

Year: 1988

Runtime: More mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: I V Sasi

Drama

Haridas (Mammootty), son of a village peon, returns to his home district as the government Collector. The job pressures cause a rift with his younger brother Sudhakaran (Rahman), who joins an opposing party, turning their relationship into a dangerous rivalry. The film is praised for strong performances and is considered one of I.V. Sasi’s finest.

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Timeline – Mukthi (1988)

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1

Hari becomes Calicut District Collector

Haridasan takes charge as Calicut District Collector with Hameed as ADM and Nambiar as SP. Ravunni Warrier becomes the helper at his residence. He begins setting up his administration and meeting key people in town.

On taking office Calicut
2

Home visit and courtship hopes

During a visit home, Hari visits the tutorial where Pillai sir works and meets Sudharma, whom he hopes to marry. He also returns to his modest home and gifts Amma, Sudhi, and Shobha. These moments connect his past with his new role.

Early in tenure Hari's home and Pillai sir's tutorial
3

Family ties and Radhika’s affection

Maternal uncle Shekharan visits with his wife and daughter Radhika, who has affection for Hari. Hari respects his second maternal uncle Kunjunni, though he is a habitual drinker. The family dynamics begin shaping his decisions.

Soon after Hari's residence
4

Radhamma alerts to police brutality

Radhamma, a social activist, informs Hari about police brutality against Beypore fishermen. In response, Hari's mother and siblings move to his residence, consolidating the household.

Soon after Beypore and Hari's residence
5

Hotel encroachment and marriage schemes begin

Hari investigates Vishwanathan's hotel encroachment on government property. Vishwanathan schemes to have his son Vinod marry Shobha, while Hari is proposed to marry his daughter Jayasree as a dowry. Hari agrees to the arrangement as a practical solution to family pressure.

During investigation Hotel in Calicut
6

Opposition to Radhika’s proposal

Amma proposes marrying Radhika to Hari, but he opposes this and seeks guidance from Pillai sir and Sudharma. The clash between his personal desires and family expectations grows.

Before wedding planning Hari's residence / Pillai sir's place
7

Police raid and scheme intensifies

Police raid a hotel to arrest Vinod for being with Shobha, humiliating Hari and his family. Vishwanathan pushes ahead with the marriage plan, and Hari reluctantly agrees to the arrangement as a practical solution.

After raid Hotel in Calicut
8

Sudhi uses Hari’s name; departure and politics beckon

Hari discovers Sudhi using his name to aid an abkari operation and rebukes him. Sudhi leaves home, vowing to be better, while Shekharan and Ammayi push him to join his political party.

Following raid Hari's home
9

Sudhi rises in politics; tensions grow

Sudhi becomes the youth leader of Shekharan's party, backed by the Revenue Minister who hints at marrying Radhika and leveraging the Beypore issue for political gain. Hari and Jayasree's relationship grows tense amid work pressures and suspicions.

Soon after Town political circles
10

Temple festival violence erupts

During the temple festival, Sudhi's followers trigger violence resulting in deaths of two Hindus and a Muslim. Hari works hard to resolve the crisis and earns praise from the Chief Minister for his efforts.

During festival Temple festival in town
11

Sudhi’s riot plan is revealed

Sudhi scheming to turn the temple incident into a mosque attack surfaces, aimed at strengthening his party's stance. Radhika informs Hari, who tries to intervene from every angle but the situation spirals.

After temple incident Town area; mosque vicinity
12

Sudhi dies; funeral stirs the town

Sudhi is shot by police while trying to stop the protests. His death triggers unrest and a harsh response from Hari's mother and the villagers. Kunjunni saves Hari and questions the value of political life.

After shooting Town streets and funeral
13

Final class at the tutorial

In the film's closing moment, Hari visits the tutorial college he once taught at and teaches a class, with Jayasree, Pillai sir, and Sudharma watching, signaling a return to teaching and reflection.

End of film Tutorial college

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