Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu

Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu

Year: 1984

Runtime: 125 mins

Language: Malayalam

Drama

Kunjoonjamma Thomas, a grieving widow living alone in a village, is ridiculed for her grumpy, depressed demeanor after losing her husband and only child. Children tease her by ringing the doorbell and fleeing. Unexpectedly, her long‑unseen granddaughter Girly arrives; though initially resistant, the two soon form a close bond.

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1

Kunjoonjamma's lonely life in the village

Kunjoonjamma, a grieving widow, lives alone in the village and is often teased for her grumpiness and depression after the deaths of her husband and child. The village's small conflicts and the sound of children ringing her doorbell keep her on edge. This establishes her fragile emotional state at the start of the story.

Kunjoonjamma's home, village
2

Girly arrives and changes the dynamic

Girly, Kunjoonjamma's granddaughter she has never met, arrives and unsettles the old woman's routine. At first, Kunjoonjamma resists her presence and old wounds resurface. Yet over time they grow closer and a tentative bond forms.

Kunjoonjamma's home
3

Doorbell removed

Kunjoonjamma removes the doorbell, telling Girly that its only purpose was for Girly's return. She argues that now that Girly is here, the doorbell is no longer needed. The house feels quieter, but a new sense of companionship fills the space.

Kunjoonjamma's home
4

Sreekumar's affection

Sreekumar, Kunjoonjamma's neighbor, develops feelings for Girly and becomes part of the evolving household dynamic. His affection adds a new layer of hope and tension to the village life. The possibility of romance begins to mingle with the care for Girly's wellbeing.

village
5

Alexi uncovers the truth

One day, Alexi visits Sreekumar's house and spots Girly, recognizing her as a missing girl from Delhi. He immediately informs Girly's father, triggering a race to locate her. The search intensifies and puts pressure on the fragile relationships at home.

Sreekumar's house
6

Girly's illness revealed

Girly reveals that she has a brain tumor and only a limited amount of time left. She confesses her desire to savor life in the moments she has. The revelation shifts the stakes of every decision the family makes.

village
7

Conflict over treatment

Her father travels to take her back to Delhi for an urgent operation, but Girly refuses to go, expressing doubts about whether the operation will succeed. The possibility of surgery becomes a batch of hopeful yet uncertain choices. The family dynamics become strained as they weigh hope against reality.

village to Delhi
8

Past rift and reconciliation

The early separation stemmed from the mother's death and the grandmother's blaming the father, creating an emotional rift. Girly's presence gradually rekindles bonds between the grandmother and her child’s father. This rekindling slowly shifts the atmosphere toward forgiveness.

village and family home
9

Climax: sleeping pills

In a desperate act, Kunjoonjamma mixes sleeping pills into Girly's soup and gives it to her, rendering Girly unconscious. The moment marks a drastic attempt to keep Girly from leaving and to delay the difficult decisions ahead. The act sets the stage for the father's forcible relocation to Delhi.

Kunjoonjamma's home
10

Ambulance departure

Girly is taken to Delhi in an ambulance, with her unconscious state prompting a swift departure. The road journey becomes a somber transition as the family faces an uncertain medical future. The ambulance's sound and lights fade from view as they move away.

on the road to Delhi
11

Sreekumar discovers reciprocation

While packing Girly's belongings for Delhi, Sreekumar finds a picture of himself in Girly's room, realizing that she may have reciprocated his feelings. This discovery adds a bittersweet note to the looming separation. Sreekumar grapples with mixed emotions of love and loss.

Girly's room
12

Ending: open to interpretation

The ambulance disappears into the darkness, leaving the ending open to interpretation about Girly's fate. Sreekumar watches with sadness and a glimmer of hope as he turns away. The film ends on a note that invites viewers to ponder what comes next.

on the road / Delhi outskirts
13

Hope and memory

Despite the departure, Sreekumar holds onto a sense of hope and continues to cherish the memory of Girly. Kunjoonjamma's reaction hints at a possibility of Girly returning one day. The doorbell remains a symbol of waiting and possible reunion.

village
14

Doorbell returns: a sign of longing

In the final image, Kunjoonjamma refixes the doorbell, signaling her unwavering longing for Girly's return. The act closes the loop of the opening motif, suggesting the cycle of waiting continues.

Kunjoonjamma's home

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 14:21

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