Thuruppugulan

Thuruppugulan

Year: 2006

Runtime: 148 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Johny Antony

Comedy

The story follows Kochuthoma, a modest ‘thattukada’ (street stall) owner in Kochi, and his son Kunjumon. When ten‑year‑old Kunjumon inadvertently injures a man, Kochuthoma’s livelihood is threatened. To protect his son, he arranges for Kunjumon to stay in Kozhikode with his trusted friend Swami, played by Jagathy.

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Location

Kochi, Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala, India

Set primarily in Kochi, the story centers on a luxury hotel and a nearby small restaurant run by Kochuthoma. The plot also ventures to Calicut (Kozhikode), showing the regional market and the reach of real estate power. The broader Kerala backdrop frames the feud over land, contracts, and family loyalties.

🏙️ Urban Kerala 🏨 Hotel Industry 🍽️ Local Restaurant Scene

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Main Characters – Thuruppugulan (2006)

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Chandrashekara Menon (Devan)

A wealthy real estate tycoon who entrusts Unnithan with building a 5-star hotel. He leaves for Singapore, returns years later for his daughter Lakshmi’s wedding, and is framed and imprisoned by Unnithan’s schemes. He eventually fights to free his ally Kunjumon and restore justice, challenging the corrupt structures around the hotel project.

💼 Wealth & Power 👨‍👧 Family ⚖️ Justice

Gulan Kunjumon (Mammootty)

Also known as Kunjumon, he is Kochuthoma’s son and the muscle of the Calicut Market. A fighter who defeats rival foes, he becomes entangled in the hotel plot when Unnithan uses his influence to jail his family. He battles to reclaim his name and protect Lakshmi, while also working to free Menon.

🗡️ Revenge 🏆 Hero 💰 Wealth & Power

Kochuthoma (Innocent)

Kunjumon’s father, a restaurant owner who becomes a focal point in Unnithan’s bid to clear space around the hotel. He resists eviction through grit and community ties, facing manipulation from powerful interests. His loyalty to his son anchors the familial resistance against corruption.

🍽️ Family 🛡️ Resilience 💼 Small Business

Lakshmi (Sneha)

Daughter of Menon who travels to Kerala to assist her father. She meets Kunjumon, and their relationship helps drive the plot forward. She discovers familial truths that reshape loyalties and contributes to the effort to free Menon and bring Unnithan to justice.

💞 Romance 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 🕊️ Reconciliation

Sreedharan Unnithan (Kalasala Babu)

A ruthless real estate magnate who uses money and influence to jail Kunjumon and Kochuthoma. He manipulates law enforcement and tries to install himself as the future head of the hotel. His schemes face resistance from Menon, Kunjumon, and Lakshmi as they unite to overthrow his power.

💼 Power 🧭 Manipulation ⚖️ Law & Order

Gavan Joseph (John D'Souza)

An international criminal who collaborates with Unnithan. His involvement adds a wider criminal network to the hotel conflict and provides a global edge to the schemes against Menon and his allies.

🌍 Crime Network 🕵️‍♂️ Shadow Player 💰 Money

Raveendran (Suresh Krishna)

Unnithan’s son, a liaison with Gavan Joseph who aids in the plan to frame Menon and consolidate the family’s control over the hotel. His actions reflect a generational tension and the corrupting influence of wealth.

👨‍👦 Family 💼 Power 🕳️ Betrayal

Swami (Jagathy Sreekumar)

A drunkard gold merchant who inadvertently assists Kunjumon by enabling him to access the hotel’s bar and leverage the town’s underworld. His presence adds comic relief while still contributing to the larger power struggle.

🛢️ Street Wise 🧭 Edgy 😅 Humor

DGP Rajendra Varma (Vijayaraghavan)

The head of police force who embodies the law’s reach in the conflict. His role anchors the enforcement narrative and the pursuit of accountability for Unnithan’s schemes.

👮 Authority ⚖️ Law & Order 🔎 Investigation

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Major Themes – Thuruppugulan (2006)

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💼 Power & Corruption

Wealth and power enable manipulation of social and legal systems. Unnithan uses money to jail Kunjumon and Kochuthoma, while Menon is framed to protect interests around the hotel project. The hotel becomes a battlefield where influence trumps fairness. The narrative examines how money can distort justice and weaponize family ties.

👨‍👩‍👧 Identity & Family

Family bonds drive the plot as hidden lineage surfaces and loyalties shift. Kunjumon is the son Kochuthoma raised, while Lakshmi is Menon's daughter, linking two generations torn by ambition. The revelation that Lakshmi is Menon's daughter reshapes motives and alliances. Love, belonging, and duty intersect as characters choose sides.

⚖️ Justice & Revenge

The film centers on a quest to rectify wrongs through action and consequence. Menon is imprisoned unjustly, and the plan to release him alongside imprisoning Unnithan unfolds amid twists. Legal manipulation and street justice collide as the protagonists fight to reclaim honor. The resolution culminates in the stripping of Unnithan’s power and the destruction of corrupt deals.

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