Suyamvaram

Suyamvaram

Year: 1999

Runtime: 157 mins

Language: Tamil

Directors: P. Vasu, A. R. Ramesh

Drama

Directed by multiple filmmakers, the film follows Kuselan (Vijayakumar) and Suseela (Manjula), parents of nine children—sons Satyaraj, Prabhu, Abbas and daughters Rambha, Roja, Kasturi, Maheswari, Preitha, Suvalakshmi. Their loyal servant Parthiban is treated as family, while Dr. Napoleon is their doctor. After Kuselan’s 60th birthday celebration he suffers a heart attack; doctors warn he has limited time, leading him to make a final, unifying request of his loved ones.

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1

Kuselan's 60th birthday and heart attack

The film opens with Kuselan celebrating his 60th birthday. He suddenly suffers a heart attack, and his family rushes him to the hospital. Doctors warn that his condition is critical and may not allow him to live much longer.

During the birthday celebration Kuselan's home and hospital
2

Kuselan's final wish

In his last days, Kuselan reveals a request: he wants all of his children to be married before he dies. The family is moved by his plea and vows to fulfill it. The moment sets the central goal driving the entire plot.

In his final days Hospital
3

The marriage advertisement

To make the plan concrete, an advertisement is placed offering the family property and ₹1 crore to any couple willing to marry one of Kuselan's children. The announcement sparks widespread interest and launches the search process. The family hopes this will attract suitable matches despite the complexity.

Soon after the birthday incident Kuselan family home
4

First interviews begin

Gnanapithan and Arivozhimangai, along with doctors Mithrabuthan and Panchabootham, start interviewing potential brides and grooms. They test candidates and screen for compatibility with Kuselan's children. The process is competitive and chaotic as many families come forward.

Shortly after the advertisement Interview venues
5

Lovers in the wings

Several Kuselan children reveal preexisting romances with their would-be spouses: Arunachalam with Khushbu, Aavudaiappan with Savithri, and Indiran with Heera. Easwari, Uma, Aishwarya, and Hema also express affections for other partners. The interviews inadvertently threaten these relationships.

During matchmaking Around the interview process
6

Urvashi's pairing goes awry

Urvashi is paired with the absent-minded Dr. Ram Kumar, who mistakes the interview for a medical position. This mix-up adds comedy and tension as the doctors and family try to salvage the situation. The romance, nonetheless, continues to unfold.

During matchmaking Interview setting
7

Ezhilarasi's arrangement

Ezhilarasi is matched with Azhagappan, the family's loyal servant, adding a surprising twist to the lineup. The arrangement creates awkward dynamics within the household. Despite the tension, the process continues toward showcasing the couples.

During matchmaking Interview venue
8

Kabilan's grim plan

Kabilan, aided by Vichitra, tries to pose as a groom in order to kidnap the nine brides for ransom. His attempt shakes the wedding plans and triggers a crisis the family did not anticipate. The villains' audacity disrupts what seemed like a straightforward process.

During the interviews Wedding hall
9

Sanjay IPS intervenes

Kuselan calls ACP Sanjay IPS to handle the kidnapping. Sanjay defeats Kabilan and his gang, defuses a bomb planted at the wedding hall, and rescues the brides. His intervention restores order and safety to the ceremony.

During the kidnapping Wedding hall
10

The ruse is revealed

In a final twist, Kuselan confesses that his heart attack was a ruse to spur the children into marriage. The revelation reaffirms his love for his family and explains the lengths he went to ensure their futures. The family processes the truth and begins to move forward.

At the end Hospital/home
11

All children on their way to marriage

With the truth revealed, the children proceed with their weddings, honoring Kuselan's wish. The household celebrates a restored harmony as the family bonds are strengthened through commitment and joy. The story closes on a note of family unity.

Finale Family home / wedding venues

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