Vettam

Vettam

Year: 2004

Runtime: 161 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Priyadarshan

Comedy

Petty thief Gopi steals a valuable chain and, while fleeing a police inspector, slips it into Veena’s bag to avoid capture. When he later tries to retrieve it, the chain has vanished. He then becomes entangled in Veena’s scheme to thwart her boyfriend’s marriage to the daughter of a wealthy tycoon, leading to a series of tangled misunderstandings.

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Timeline & Setting – Vettam (2004)

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Time period

Location

Museum, Gopalakrishnan's hometown, Mysore (hotel), Train

From the city museum where the chain is stolen to Gopi's troubled hometown where family greed surfaces, and to a bustling Mysore hotel hosting an engagement and a tangle of schemes, the settings drive the caper. A train journey serves as a moving stage for chases and mistaken identities as Gopi hunts for the missing chain. The mix of public spaces and intimate family rooms amplifies tension between crime, duty, and romance.

🗺️ Urban 🏛️ Museum 🏨 Hotel 🚆 Train

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Main Characters – Vettam (2004)

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Gopalakrishnan (Gopi)

A skilled safecracker and thief who steals the chain for the sake of his sister and family. He is clever, bold, and willing to take risks to secure a better future, yet remains loyal to those he loves.

🗝️ Safecracker 🧠 Clever 👤 Protagonist

Veena

Veena seeks to stop her lover Felix's arranged marriage but ends up entangled with Gopi as the chain reappears. She is resourceful and capable of quick decisions under pressure.

💖 Leading Lady 🧭 Strategist 🧠 Quick-witted

Felix

Veena's lover whose engagement propels the film's conflicts. He becomes a key rival and a catalyst for the chain’s pursuit.

💑 Lover 🎭 Caper 🕵️‍♂️ Rival

Mani

Gopi's friend who escapes town with his lover Maala, contributing to the web of relationships and schemes that collide at the Mysore hotel.

🤝 Friend 🧭 Ally

Paasha

A hitman entangled in a web of targets and misdirections, his path intersects with Gopi and the hotel chaos.

🔪 Antagonist 🕵️‍♂️ Pursuer

Kurup

Father of Mani's lover who arrives with his henchmen, intensifying the chaos surrounding the family plots at the hotel.

👨‍👦 Father 🗡️ Villain

Uncle Tom (Retd D.I.G.)

A retired police official staying at the hotel; his presence adds a sense of authority and danger to the caper.

👮 Authority 🕵️‍♂️ Investigative

Swarnamma

Mathachan's second wife, whose subplot involves elopement plans with a con man, adding to the composite of schemes.

👩‍💼 Family 🎭 Plot-Twist

Fernandes

The bride's father who agrees to fund the money for Mathachan's trouble, unaware of the legal tangles.

👔 Money 💼 Deal

Gopalakrishnan's sister

Gopi's sister whose marriage is arranged to a wealthy but uneducated man by his elder brothers.

👧 Family 🧭 Catalyst

Ramu

One of Gopi's brothers who is involved in the family schemes and tensions.

👨‍👦 Family 💬 Sibling

Maala

Mani's lover, who appears in the subplot connected to Mani's escape and the hotel chaos.

❤️ Romance 🧭 Connection

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Major Themes – Vettam (2004)

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🎭 Deception & Identity

The plot relies on disguises, swapped photographs, and misdirections that blur who is friend or foe. Gopi, Veena, and others use false fronts to outmaneuver the law and rival interests. The humor and conflict grow from what characters pretend to be versus who they really are.

💕 Love & Loyalty

Veena's decision to resist an arranged match shifts as she interacts with Gopi, testing loyalty and genuine affection. Gopi's actions spring from care for his sister and a desire to rebuild his family, often clashing with romantic entanglements. The narrative threads of romance hinge on trust, sacrifice, and choosing a partner over social expectations.

💰 Greed & Family

A web of arranged marriages, money troubles, and elder brothers' greed drives much of the conflict. Wealth, status, and control over family properties are at stake, fueling rivalries and plans to exploit others. The pursuit of money intertwines with romance and crime, creating a caper that tests family bonds.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 12:22

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