Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu

Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu

Year: 1994

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Malayalam

Comedy

The narrative follows a boarding house managed by Chinthamani Ammal, a resolute man‑hater after a broken romance, who admits only women who despise men. Among the guests are Ponnamma, scarred by parents’ favoritism toward her twin brother; Nancy, a lawyer entangled in a post‑divorce custody fight with Tony Varghese; and Rudra and Bhagyarekha, who feign misandry to please Chinthamani. As they live together, each woman eventually discovers a genuine partner.

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1

Chinthamani Ammal's misandrist guest house opens

The paying guest house is run by Chinthamani Ammal, who enforces a strict misandrist rule. The policy creates a tense, faction-filled atmosphere among the residents. New guests arrive with hidden motives as they confront the house's harsh social code.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
2

Ponnamma's resentment and family bias

Ponnamma hates men because her parents favored her twin brother Ponnappan. Her bitterness mirrors the house's climate and foreshadows conflicts with male characters. This backstory explains her guarded interactions with the other guests.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
3

Nancy's custody battle adds personal stakes

Nancy, a lawyer and guest, is engaged in a post-divorce custody battle with her ex-husband Tony Varghese. Her legal worries add personal stakes to the group dynamics. The looming case intensifies the drama around relationships and loyalties.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
4

Pretending misandry to please the landlady

Vasundhara and Bhagyarekha pretend to be misandrists to please Chinthamani Ammal. Their facade hides their real motives and creates friction with other guests. The pretense sets up later revelations about each woman's true past.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
5

An intruder is assaulted by Chinthamani

One day a man enters the house and is assaulted by Chinthamani. When he wakes, it becomes clear he has been mentally damaged and cannot recall his identity. The lodgers blame Chinthamani, and attempts to restore his memory fail.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
6

Plan to cure the man by bringing back Chinthamani's lover

They decide to bring back Chinthamani's long-lost lover to cure the man, who calls himself Ikru and behaves childishly. The plan introduces a surprising ruse and a search for affection that transcends the initial misandrist setup. The action centers on the evolving dynamics of the house and its residents.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
7

Ikru's true identity revealed

Ikru is revealed to be Sathyaseelan, a drama artist hired by Sachidanandan to help Potti reunite with Chinthamani. The supposed cure is exposed as a manipulation that intertwines performance with real emotions. This twist reframes earlier events and motivations.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
8

Bhagyarekha and Sachidanandan's romance blooms

Bhagyarekha falls in love with Sachidanandan after he fights off goons targeting her. Sachi's intervention leads to a police confrontation, but he is eventually freed. Their budding romance injects new hope into the group's tumult.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
9

Vasundhara's romance and Bhagyarekha's past

Vasundhara falls for Binoy, who proposes to her, while Bhagyarekha's flashback reveals her past as a hotel worker and her encounter with goons. Binoy and Douglas run a company that pimps women under the pretense of job interviews. The backstory explains Bhagyarekha's fear and the danger that shadows the group.

Chinthamani's paying guest house
10

Goons chase the women, community resistance grows

Sachi and Bhagyarekha attempt to escape the goons who pursue them. Their flight turns into a community-wide effort as neighbors join the fight and offer support. The resistance strengthens the resolve of the group to confront the threats.

Various locations around the guest house
11

Fake police arrest attempt thwarted

Binoy claims Bhagyam is a murderer, and fake police allied with him come to arrest her. Sachi and the others intervene just in time, exposing the deception. The local community's solidarity halts the arrest and empowers the main characters.

Near the guest house
12

Happy endings and new unions

In the finale, Chinthamani Ammal ends up with V N Potti; Bhagyarekha pairs with Sachi; Nancy reconciles with her husband. Sathyaseelan proposes to Ponnamma, who accepts, and the ensemble collectively finds love and happiness. The film closes on a note of reconciliation and communal harmony.

Chinthamani's paying guest house

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