Odaruthammava Aalariyam

Odaruthammava Aalariyam

Year: 1984

Runtime: 175 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Priyadarshan

RomanceComedy

College friends Gopan, Kora and Bhakthavalsan share a house with their serious classmate Prem. The three spend their days flirting, while Prem focuses on his studies. They encounter retired Major Nair, a fifty‑something who enjoys courting young women. When Nair discovers they are pursuing his daughter Minu, he confronts them and challenges them to win her affection.

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1

Trio meets Major Nair and the challenge begins

Gopan, Kora, and Bhakthavalsalan encounter Major Nair, a retired man who loves romancing young girls. After a clash of egos, Nair learns they intend to woo his daughter Minu. He sets the stage for a contest to test their resolve.

Evening Nair's home
2

Nair issues a challenge to win Minu

Nair angrily proposes that the trio must make Minu fall for one of them. The trio accepts, deciding to woo Minu under his watchful eye. The stakes are set for a house-bound competition of charm and deception.

Evening Nair's home
3

Minu falls for Preman, thinks he is disabled

Minu, who cares deeply about disabled people, is drawn to Preman because of the trio's setup. She believes Preman is disabled and begins a romantic relationship. This misperception anchors the subsequent plots.

Soon after Nair's home
4

Gopan enters as a servant to reach Minu

Gopan infiltrates Nair's household by posing as a servant, gaining easy access to Minu's room. This move gives the trio a foothold to influence Minu more directly. The deception deepens within the house.

During the scheme Nair's home
5

Kora arrives as a disciple of a wrestler

Kora arrives at Nair's house as a disciple of his brother-in-law, a wrestler, adding another layer to the web of pretensions around Minu. His presence expands the troupe's options to win her affection.

During the scheme Nair's home
6

Bhakthavalsalan pretends to be a Hindi scholar

Bhakthavalsalan proclaims himself a Hindi scholar and even claims to be Rajesh Khanna's nephew, obtaining the role of Minu's Hindi tutor. The impersonation heightens the farce surrounding Minu's education.

During the plan Nair's home
7

Govind arrives as a blind man and is brought home

Govind appears in front of Minu as a blind man, evoking sympathy. Minu welcomes him into the household, further entangling the group in the ruse. His presence deepens the chorus of schemes at Nair's home.

During the plan Nair's home
8

Nair discovers the cabaret photo and fear of blackmail

Major Nair is shocked to find all four intruders inside his home, but he fears exposure because of a photograph taken at a cabaret show. The image could be used for blackmail, keeping him from exposing the ruses. This secret binds him to let the intruders linger for the moment.

Mid-confrontation Nair's home
9

Nair chases everyone out of his house

Nair asserts control and chases the quartet out of his house, reclaiming his privacy and ending the immediate intrusions. The home returns to a semblance of order, though the emotional stakes remain unresolved. The eviction resets the dynamics for the next phase.

Immediately after Nair's home
10

The trio realizes Minu's love is genuine

After the eviction, the trio discovers that Minu's feelings for Preman are sincere. They recognize that their earlier schemes were hollow and that the relationship deserves respect. This marks a shift from competition to acceptance of true love.

After eviction Various locations
11

The group helps Preman marry Minu

The trio, along with Govind, puts aside rivalries to support Preman and Minu's union. With their combined effort, they work to ensure the couple can marry despite past deceptions. The plan reframes into backing the couple rather than undermining them.

Post-revelation Nair's circle and surrounding
12

Preman and Minu wed; Nair loses the bet

Preman and Minu marry, achieving their genuine love. Major Nair loses the bet and must shave his mustache in half as the humorous consequence. The film closes on a lighthearted note, celebrating the couple's victory over the schemes.

End Minu's wedding

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