Parvathy Parinayam

Parvathy Parinayam

Year: 1995

Runtime: 131 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: P G Viswambharan

Drama

Subhadramma, a determined mother, raises her two daughters alone after her husband Narayankutty abandons the family. Her neighbor Shivankutty, a linesman, loves her elder daughter Parvathy. After initial resistance, Subhadramma consents to their marriage. Their happiness is disrupted when Narayankutty returns, reviving old conflicts.

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1

Shivankutty arrives as the town's lineman

Shivankutty starts his job as the town's lineman and is welcomed by residents relieved by the repair of the outages. He reconnects with his old college friend Premachandran and moves into a house next door to Subhadramma.

Arrival day Town; Premachandran's house next to Subhadramma
2

Bonds form and romances simmer

Shivankutty grows close to Parvathy, while Premachandran develops a crush on Lakshmi. Their proximity around Premachandran's home stirs unspoken desires and foreshadows future conflicts.

Early phase before festival Premachandran's house, near Subhadramma
3

Subhadramma reveals Narayanankutty's past

Subhadramma recounts that Narayanankutty, a lineman, left 18 years ago. She explains the complicated history behind Lakshmi being her biological daughter and Parvathy being Narayanankutty's daughter from a past relationship. The revelation plants seeds of protective instincts and looming family tensions.

Flashback revelation Subhadramma's home
4

Rivalry flares over the flour mill and bills

Aniyan Thirumeni clashes with Shivankutty over unpaid electrical bills at the flour mill, turning their rivalry into a broader contest. The dispute spills over into festival finances, setting a confrontational tone for the upcoming temple celebration.

Pre-festival tension Aniyan Thirumeni's flour mill
5

Narayankutty returns to sponsor the festival

The townspeople approach Narayanankutty to sponsor the temple festival and he returns as a wealthy man. His involvement raises expectations and shifts the leverage in festival negotiations.

Festival planning stage Village festival grounds
6

A calculated push for Parvathy's hand

Aniyan Thirumeni convinces his elder brother and wife to press Subhadramma for Parvathy's hand in marriage. He frames it as a family honor, while also aiming to settle scores with Shivankutty.

Lead-up to engagement Family compound
7

A painful revelation and rejection

Parvathy refuses the arranged match, and Subhadramma reveals Lakshmi is her biological daughter while Parvathy is Narayanankutty's illegitimate child. The truth unsettles the family and recalibrates loyalties.

Moment of confrontation Subhadramma's home
8

Departure and a new family bond

Narayankutty departs the village in shame, while Subhadramma adopts Lakshmi and strengthens their bond. The family reconfigures as festival preparations continue.

After revelation Subhadramma's home
9

Subhadramma agrees to marry Aniyan Thampuran

With the truth understood, Subhadramma agrees to marry Aniyan Thampuran and the wedding date is set to coincide with the temple festival. The decision tightens the festival's emotional stakes and potential conflicts.

Approaching festival date Subhadramma's home
10

A plot to derail the festival is thwarted

Aniyan Thirumeni conspires with hired thugs to derail the festival, hoping to assert control. Shivankutty and his allies uncover the plot and foil it, preserving the festival's schedule.

Festival preparations under threat Temple festival grounds
11

Parvathy and Shivankutty elope

Parvathy and Shivankutty elope with assistance from Lakshmi, Premachandran, and Narayanankutty. The escape tests loyalties and deepens the couples' commitment.

During the elopement attempt Outskirts / temple precinct
12

A kidnapping intensifies the ordeal

Lakshmi and Subhadramma are kidnapped by Aniyan Thampuran's thugs, forcing the lovers to abandon their flight. The kidnapping heightens danger and tests the community's resolve.

During the aftermath of the elopement Around the festival grounds
13

Climax: Truth, defeat, and blessing

In the climactic confrontation, Aniyan Thampuran is beaten and subdued. Subhadramma finally blesses Shivankutty and Parvathy's union, bringing closure to the tangled relationships.

Festival climax Temple grounds

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