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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1

Investment and early construction in Kochi

Mr. Menon finances and initiates the building of a 5-star hotel in Kochi, along with a small restaurant on a neighboring plot. Unnithan is trusted to oversee the project, setting up a powerful business foothold. This initial phase establishes the wealth and influence that drive future conflicts.

Pre-20 years ago Kochi, Kerala
2

Kunjumon sent to Calicut for safety

To protect him from danger, Kochuthoma sends his son Kunjumon away to Calicut. The separation creates distance between father and son and seeds future misunderstandings. It also postpones the reckoning that will come much later.

Soon after initial investment Calicut, Kerala
3

Menon leaves for Singapore

Menon departs for Singapore, leaving the management of his interests to others. His absence creates a power vacuum that Unnithan is eager to exploit. The distance also hides the growing tension between families.

Early period Singapore
4

Twenty years later: Unnithan’s vacate plan

Two decades pass and Unnithan moves to force Kochuthoma to vacate the site, arguing the restaurant harms the hotel's reputation. He begins to manipulate the situation to gain control of the property. The stage is set for confrontation and deceit.

Twenty years later Kochi, Kerala
5

Vasu the rowdy is used to pressure Kochuthoma

Unnithan enlists Tipper Vasu to coerce Kochuthoma into signing away the plot. Kunjumon arrives and engages Vasu in a fight, ultimately defeating him. The clash marks a public display of the families’ rising enmity.

Same period as item 4 Kochi, Kerala
6

Aarumugam’s involvement and jailings

Unnithan brings in Circle Inspector Aarumugam to remove Kochuthoma, leveraging his influence and money. In a turn of events, Kunjumon and Kochuthoma are jailed, despite their earlier resistance. The arrests intensify the feud and entrench the characters in a cycle of vengeance.

Immediately after item 5 Kerala
7

Menon returns home and is framed

Menon decides to return to Kerala to witness his daughter Lakshmi's marriage, but is framed and imprisoned. Unnithan and his sons orchestrate the setup with help from the criminal Gavan Joseph. Lakshmi heads to Kerala to try to help her father, unaware of the deeper plots surrounding them.

Shortly after item 6 Kerala
8

Lakshmi travels to Kerala

Lakshmi travels to her native land to aid her father and becomes entangled in the family feud. Her presence drives the moral center of the story and motivates others to take action. The journey also brings her into contact with the local hero of Calicut.

During imprisonment period Kerala
9

Lakshmi meets Gulaan and heads to Kochi

Before Kunjumon’s and his father’s imprisonment, Lakshmi meets Gulaan, the hero of the Calicut Market, and the two travel toward Kochi. Their alliance foreshadows the restoration of justice and the reclamation of honor. The journey to Kochi sets in motion the plan to challenge Unnithan’s rule.

Before item 6 Calicut → Kochi, Kerala
10

Kunjumon sabotages the hotel through Swamy

Kunjumon, seeking revenge for his imprisonment, leases the hotel bar through Swamy, a corrupt gold merchant, and begins to spoil the hotel’s reputation. The sabotage fuels the antagonism between the families and complicates the path to redemption. The hotel becomes a battleground for power and pride.

After item 9 5-star hotel, Kochi, Kerala
11

Revelations: Kunjumon is Kochuthoma’s son

A series of twists leads Lakshmi to realize that Kunjumon is actually Kochuthoma’s son. This revelation reshapes loyalties and intensifies the emotional stakes for both families. It also redefines loyalties in the pursuit of justice.

During Sabotage period Kerala
12

Kunjumon learns Lakshmi is Menon’s daughter

Kunjumon discovers that Lakshmi is the daughter of Menon, not Unnithan, aligning their fates and reframing their personal vendettas. The knowledge deepens their bond and strengthens their resolve to set things right. The revelation adds another layer to the intertwined family drama.

Following item 11 Kerala
13

Plan to release Menon and imprison Unnithan

With the truth surfacing, Kunjumon and Lakshmi formulate a plan to release Menon and bring Unnithan and his sons to justice. The alliance of old enemies bridges the past with a new pursuit of restoration. Their efforts consolidate the momentum toward a decisive confrontation.

After item 12 Kerala
14

Menon is released and returns to Kerala

Menon is finally released from prison and returns to Kerala to reclaim his stake in the family and the hotel. His return energizes Lakshmi and Kunjumon to finish the fight against those who wronged them. The family gathers strength for the final stand.

After item 13 Kerala
15

Final confrontation and contract torn

Kunjumon, Menon, Khader, and Swamy rush to the hotel to confront Unnithan and his sons. In a climactic confrontation, Kunjumon tears up the contract, thwarting Unnithan’s plan to seize control. The film closes on a note of restored honor and reclaimed family bonds.

Climax Hotel, Kochi, Kerala

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