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Oru Muthassi Gadha (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 144 mins · Malayalam
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Starring
Dharmajan Bolgatty, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Vijayaraghavan, Kulappulli Leela, Bijukuttan, Muhammad Musthafa

Oru Jude Anthany Joseph Silma It narrates the story of two grandmothers in the backdrop of their children, families, and an old age home.

Comedy Family Adventure Cast, crew & box office
On this page (5)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

Oru Muthassi Gadha Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Oru Muthassi Gadha (2016) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Sibi's family life in Kochi hits a tense routine

    Siby lives with his wife Jeena, their children, and his aging mother Leelamma in Kochi, where Leelamma's taunts and meddling create a constant undercurrent of tension at home. The hired help becomes a frequent point of friction as Leelamma undermines everyone. The household atmosphere is fraught with simmering conflicts that color daily life.

    When
    Beginning in Kochi
    Where
    Kochi

  2. Babu arrives and brings a rare sense of calm

    A Bengali worker named Babu enters the household and, for a while, injects a soothing calm into the tense dynamic. His presence softens Leelamma's sharp temper and eases some strain in the family. The home feels lighter, even as old tensions linger beneath the surface.

    When
    Early stage
    Where
    Kochi

  3. Trip planned but Leelamma backs out; Susamma invited

    At a boss’s suggestion, the family plans a trip that promises relief and a change of scenery. Just before departure, Leelamma withdraws, unhappy with the plan, but the rest decide to proceed and invite Susamma, Sibi’s mother-in-law, to join them. The decision sparks a subtle shift as new dynamics come into play.

    When
    Before departure
    Where
    Kochi

  4. Leelamma and Susamma bond; bucket list begins

    After some initial clashes, Leelamma and Susamma start to bond, and the trio, aided by Babu, celebrates Leelamma's birthday and begins checking off items from her bucket list. The journey becomes a catalyst for connection across generations. The mood shifts from tension to tentative camaraderie.

    When
    During start of the trip
    Where
    Kochi

  5. Leelamma recounts a college love story

    One night, after drinks, Leelamma begins recounting a love story from her college days involving Zakaria but passes out before finishing. The memory lingers, hinting at unresolved emotions from her past. The next day, the incomplete tale leaves Susamma curious and unsettled.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Kochi

  6. Susamma suspects past wounds drive Leelamma's unhappiness

    Susamma senses that Leelamma's unhappiness may be rooted in an unresolved past and decides to seek out Zakaria to uncover the truth. The idea of confronting the past marks a turning point in the journey and the family’s understanding of Leelamma. The plan sets the stage for a longer, more personal quest.

    When
    Next day
    Where
    Kochi

  7. Babu disappears before the journey continues

    The attempt to bring Babu along to assist with the quest vanishes as he disappears the next day. His sudden absence forces the group to reconsider who will accompany them on the more distant search. The mystery of Babu’s disappearance adds a layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama.

    When
    Soon after decision
    Where
    Kochi

  8. Alice and Milind join; journey toward Zakaria's birthplace

    Unable to rely on Babu, Susamma enlists granddaughter Alice and her boyfriend Milind to help. The trio, with Leelamma, sets out toward Zakaria’s birthplace in Kurathikad, broadening the network of allies and pulling different generations into the quest. The road trip becomes a mobile exploration of Leelamma’s past.

    When
    During journey preparation
    Where
    From Kochi to Kurathikad

  9. A surprising reunion reveals Babu's true story

    During the trip, they unexpectedly encounter Babu again along with a neighbor’s daughter, and they learn that Babu is not Bengali at all. He had pretended to be to stay close to his own lover, a revelation that reframes his earlier calm and raises questions about loyalty and truth. The encounter also deepens the intrigue surrounding the past they are trying to uncover.

    When
    During the journey
    Where
    Kurathikad and surroundings

  10. Zakaria located with help from Kurup and Brilly

    With assistance from Leelamma’s old classmate Kurup and his grandson Brilly, the group locates Zakaria, the man at the center of Leelamma’s remembered past. The search intensifies as they close in on the elder Zakaria, setting up the pivotal meeting. The discovery marks a critical moment in the quest for closure.

    When
    During the search
    Where
    Kurathikad

  11. Meeting Zakaria and a painful slap

    The group finally meets Zakaria, and Leelamma delivers a sharp slap before walking away. The confrontation reopens old wounds and forces everyone to confront the consequences of past neglect. The encounter leaves a lasting emotional impact on the participants.

    When
    During the encounter
    Where
    Zakaria's location

  12. Return journey and the truth about the ending

    On the return journey, Leelamma reveals she crafted the ending of the tale to wake Zakaria up to his past neglect. She feels a sense of relief and relief as she finally finds closure. The revelation reframes the entire journey as a means of healing rather than revenge for the past.

    When
    Return journey
    Where
    Between Kurathikad and home

  13. Launching Oru Muthassi Gadha

    The duo decides to launch a program called Oru Muthassi Gadha, a monthly initiative to fulfill one wish for an elderly or abandoned inmate who never had the chance in youth. The plan signals a shift from personal closure to communal giving. It embodies a new purpose born from their shared experiences.

    When
    Post-return
    Where
    unspecified

  14. Heading to America to complete the bucket list

    The story closes with Leelamma and Susamma setting their sights on the airport, traveling to America with Babu to complete the remaining items on Leelamma’s bucket list. The journey becomes a final bridge between past memories and future possibilities. The trio moves toward a hopeful horizon, ready to fulfill long-held wishes.

    When
    End
    Where
    Airport

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:47

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Timeline questions answered

Oru Muthassi Gadha Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Oru Muthassi Gadha (2016): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Leelamma back out of the family trip at the last minute?

Leelamma backs out of the trip after a heated argument with her son Sibi. Her temper flares during the disagreement, and she decides not to join the family. This decision sets the stage for Susamma being invited to accompany them instead, which ultimately leads to the bonding between the two grandmothers.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show Leelamma's tendency to withdraw from situations when she feels slighted or unimportant.

  • leelamma
  • family trip
  • kochi
  • conflict
  • susamma
Q2

Why is Leelamma so ill-tempered and difficult with everyone?

Leelamma's sharp temper stems from unresolved emotional pain from her past, particularly her unfinished college romance with Zakaria. Throughout the film, it becomes clear that her difficult behavior masks deeper feelings of regret and bitterness. Her journey toward closure with Zakaria directly correlates with her softening demeanor.

Foreshadowing: The film hints early on that Leelamma's unhappiness goes beyond mere crankiness when she becomes visibly moved by Babu's presence and later by Susamma's companionship.

  • leelamma
  • anger
  • motivation
  • unresolved past
  • bitterness
Q3

Who is Zakaria and what was his relationship with Leelamma?

Zakaria was Leelamma's college classmate and romantic interest during her college days. They had a love story, but he neglected her and their relationship ended without proper closure. Decades later, Leelamma still carries this unresolved hurt, which manifests as her angry disposition and unmet emotional needs.

Foreshadowing: Leelamma's incomplete recounting of her college love story while drinking sets up the central mystery of her past.

  • zakaria
  • leelamma
  • college love
  • past relationship
  • unresolved
Q4

Why does Leelamma slap Zakaria when they finally meet?

Leelamma slaps Zakaria as a way to confront him about his past neglect. After waiting decades for an explanation or apology, she uses this dramatic gesture to finally express her hurt and anger. The slap represents the release of decades-long suppressed emotions and is part of her journey toward closure.

Foreshadowing: Leelamma's unfinished story and her confession that the memory still haunts her foreshadow this emotional confrontation.

  • leelamma
  • zakaria
  • slap
  • confrontation
  • closure
Q5

What was the ending of Leelamma's college love story that she never finished telling?

Leelamma's love story with Zakaria ended without closure, he neglected her and their relationship faded without explanation. On the return journey, she reveals she shaped the tale's ending to wake Zakaria up to his past neglect. The actual ending she told Susamma was fabricated to serve as a form of confrontation rather than pure memoir.

Foreshadowing: Leelamma passing out before finishing the story and her confession that she did not get the closure she hoped for establish this unresolved thread.

  • leelamma
  • zakaria
  • love story
  • college
  • unfinished ending
Q6

Why was Babu pretending to be Bengali when he wasn't?

Babu was actually from the local area but pretended to be Bengali to stay close to his own lover, a neighbor's daughter. His fake identity allowed him to work in Kochi while remaining near his romantic partner. When the family encounters him again in Kurathikad with the neighbor's daughter, this deception is revealed.

Foreshadowing: Babu's sudden disappearance before the journey to Kurathikad hints at something unusual about his background.

  • babu
  • bengali
  • pretended identity
  • lover
  • neighbor daughter
Q7

What is the Oru Muthassi Gadha program that Leelamma and Susamma launch?

Oru Muthassi Gadha is a monthly initiative created to fulfill one wish for an elderly or abandoned person who never had the chance to realize their dreams in youth. The program represents the transformation of Leelamma and Susamma's personal journey into meaningful action to help others in similar situations.

Foreshadowing: The entire journey of seeking closure for Leelamma's past directly inspires this charitable endeavor.

  • oru muthassi gadha
  • program
  • elderly
  • wish
  • charity
Q8

How do Leelamma and Susamma go from clashing to becoming close friends?

Despite initial clashes due to their different personalities, Leelamma being old-fashioned and hot-tempered while Susamma is modern and tech-savvy, they gradually bond over shared experiences as grandmothers. Their joint effort to celebrate Leelamma's birthday and work on her bucket list creates opportunities for genuine connection.

Foreshadowing: The contrast between their personalities is established early, making their eventual friendship a meaningful character arc.

  • leelamma
  • susamma
  • friendship
  • bonding
  • bucket list
Q9

What items are on Leelamma's bucket list that they try to complete?

While the specific items aren't detailed in the summary, Leelamma's bucket list becomes a central focus for the group. They celebrate her birthday and begin checking off items together. The journey to find Zakaria and the trip to America to complete remaining items are part of fulfilling these wishes.

Foreshadowing: The bucket list is introduced early as a symbol of Leelamma's unfulfilled desires and dreams.

  • bucket list
  • leelamma
  • wishes
  • trip
  • america

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