Njangal Santhushtaranu

Njangal Santhushtaranu

Year: 1999

Runtime: 141 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Rajasenan

DramaComedy

Sanjeevan, a police officer who lives with his father and two sisters, falls in love with the police commissioner’s daughter. After marrying her, his new wife soon begins to cause tension and difficulties within the family, testing Sanjeevan’s loyalties and resolve.

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1

Sanjeevan's double life: police chief and singer

Sanjeevan is a dedicated police commissioner who balances his demanding duty with a passion for singing in the police troupe. He lives with his widowed father and two younger sisters, and he shares a close bond with Police Constable Salperu Sadanandan, who is also part of the troupe. His days mix investigations, family obligations, and musical performances.

Present day City Police Headquarters
2

Engagement to Geethu

Sanjeevan is engaged to Geethu, the daughter of the DGP Rajasekharan Nair. Geethu comes from privilege and is confident, but has little experience with daily struggles or Malayalam cultural traditions. The couple's future looks bright but faces adjustments as they step toward marriage.

Pre-marriage Sanjeevan's home and Geethu's home
3

Tension at home after marriage

After marriage, Geethu struggles to fit into Sanjeevan's household and clashes with his sisters over lifestyle and expectations. Sanjeevan tries to guide her through these tensions, but his well-intentioned, sometimes strict approach leads to misunderstandings.

Early married life Sanjeevan's home
4

25th wedding anniversary interrupted

On Geethu's parents' 25th wedding anniversary, Sanjeevan gets delayed by an ongoing investigation and a dangerous confrontation with a gang. The delay causes worry and creates emotional distance as the family spends tense hours apart.

Anniversary day Geethu's parents' home
5

The missing-person prank

Geethu, feeling neglected, impulsively reports to the police control room that Sanjeevan has gone missing. The false alarm shakes the entire family and triggers a rapid search and worry.

Evening of anniversary Police control room / Home
6

Sanjeevan returns safely

Sanjeevan returns home soon after, unharmed and determined to reassure his family. The close call leaves Geethu and the sisters shaken and realizing the fragility of their bonds. The incident becomes a turning point in their relationships.

Evening Home
7

Remorse and reflection

Geethu understands the gravity of her impulsive action and expresses genuine remorse. She reflects on how her actions affected the trust and harmony within the family.

Following days Home
8

Family reveals Geethu's adoption

During the aftermath, Geethu's family reveals that she was adopted as a baby and that their biological son Manu was born later. They assure her that this does not change their love, but it prompts her to question her sense of identity.

Following the incident Geethu's family home
9

Geethu seeks clarity at an orphanage

Overwhelmed by the revelation, Geethu spends time at an orphanage to rediscover herself and find clarity about who she is within the family structure. The experience becomes a quiet journey of self-understanding.

After revelation Orphanage
10

Sanjeevan's support and understanding

Sanjeevan had known about Geethu's adoption all along and never treated it as a marker of her worth. He reaches out with support and patience, choosing trust over judgment as they navigate this new chapter.

During orphanage stay Home
11

Geethu returns with a renewed perspective

Geethu returns home with a more open heart, ready to embrace the family and accept Sanjeevan's guidance without defences. The couple recommits to mutual respect and shared growth.

After orphanage stay Home
12

A new chapter together

With renewed understanding, Sanjeevan and Geethu begin a new chapter in their marriage, built on trust, acceptance, and collaborative support. The family moves forward, symbolizing unity and resilience.

Post-reconciliation Home

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