Niram

Niram

Year: 1999

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Kamal

ComedyRomance

The story follows Aby (Kunchacko Boban) and Sona (Shalini), childhood companions whose bond is rooted in deep friendship rather than romance. As they grow up they stay close, only to realize much later that their feelings have turned romantic, forcing them to confront the shift in their relationship.

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Timeline – Niram (1999)

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1

Childhood friends and inseparable neighbours

Aby and Sona are neighbours and family friends who have been together since birth. Their bond is so strong that friends nickname them the Siamese twins. They grow up as a playful pair whose friendship seems unbreakable and free of romance.

Neighborhood
2

Siamese twins: a pair of pranksters

Together they pull pranks, explore mischief, and bring joy to their families. Their families see their closeness as something special, almost magical. Romance never enters their plans.

Neighborhood
3

Sona heads to Bangalore for a youth festival

Sona travels to Bangalore to participate in a youth festival while Aby stays behind, missing her deeply. He realises his feelings for her run much deeper than friendship but hesitates to confess. He worries about taking advantage of their parents' freedoms.

Bangalore
4

Sona returns; Prakash's proposal is revealed

When Sona returns, she shares that Prakash Mathew proposed to her during the Bangalore trip. Aby listens, supporting her, even as his own heart wrestles with the possibility of losing her. The dynamic between them begins to shift.

Home
5

Aby encourages confession; Sona and Prakash become a couple

Aby urges Sona to tell Prakash how she feels, and she does, leading to the couple's formation. The growing romance creates a quiet strain in Aby and Sona's friendship. The trio's balance starts to tilt as new feelings emerge.

Sona's home
6

Aby grows close to Varsha; Sona feels left out

Aby begins showing more interest in Varsha, who has long loved him. He spends more time with Varsha, drawing away from Sona. Sona feels hurt and senses their friendship is in danger.

City
7

Varsha asks Aby to meet her father; he dodges

Varsha asks Aby to meet her father, but he makes excuses and fails to show up. Her revelation hints that Aby's heart is already drawn to Sona. The situation deepens the emotional stakes for all involved.

Varsha's home
8

Varsha reveals Aby's true feelings; honesty urged

Varsha confronts Aby and asserts that he loves Sona, and cannot fully reciprocate her own feelings while that remains true. She urges him to tell Sona the truth.

Varsha's home
9

Wedding plans begin; Sona's future looms

Arrangements start for Sona's marriage to Prakash. The looming wedding creates pressure and forces the trio to confront the future they all see for themselves. Families discuss the match and prepare for the next phase.

Families' homes
10

Dinner reveals Sona's move to the US

During a dinner with their families, Sona realises she will move to the United States, away from Aby. The moment leaves her emotional and she questions why Aby never loved her in a way that could have kept them together.

Dinner venue
11

Aby's emotional confession and SUK-RI-YA card

Aby hugs Sona in a moment of overwhelmed emotion and then leaves abruptly. Later, Sona finds a card near her name bearing SUK-RI-YA, hinting at Aby's true feelings. The secrecy fuels her hurt but also reveals the depth of his love.

Sona's room
12

Sona confesses her love; they hesitate to tell parents

Sona tells Aby that she loves him too, recognizing their deep connection. They decide not to reveal their feelings to their parents just yet, due to the delicate situation. The moment marks a turning point toward a possible future together.

Aby's/ Sona's home
13

Aby leaves before the wedding

Sona becomes engaged to Prakash and Aby decides to leave before the wedding. Their families are baffled as the pair's future seems uncertain. The separation creates a sense of urgency to resolve the looming truth.

Railway station
14

Parents realize the truth and unite the couple

Their parents realize the mutual love between Aby and Sona and decide to support their marriage. They search for the couple at the railway station and find them together on the stairs, choosing to endorse the union.

Railway station

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