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| starring      = [[Dileep]]<br>[[Navya Nair]]<br>[[Kunchacko Boban]]
| starring      = [[Dileep]]<br>[[Navya Nair]]<br>[[Kunchacko Boban]]
| music          = [[Berny-Ignatius]]
| music          = [[Berny-Ignatius]]
| cinematography = P. Sukumar
| cinematography = [[P. Sukumar]]
| editing        = Harihara Puthran
| editing        = [[K. P. Hariharaputhran]]
| distributor    =  
| studio        = [[Lal Creations]]
| distributor    = Lal Release
| released      = {{Film date|2002|12|20|df=y}}
| released      = {{Film date|2002|12|20|df=y}}
| runtime        =  
| runtime        = 132 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Malayalam
| language      = Malayalam
}}
}}


'''''Kalyanaraman''''' ({{Translation|Wedding Raman}}) is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Shafi (director)|Shafi]] and written by [[Benny P. Nayarambalam]], starring [[Dileep]], [[Kunchacko Boban]] and [[Navya Nair]]. The plot follows Ramankutty and family who runs a [[catering service]] and the events that follows after they take the work of Ambattu Thampi's daughter's wedding. The music was composed by [[Berny-Ignatius]]. The film was a blockbuster and developed a [[cult]] fan following, especially the character ''Ponjikkara'' played by [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]]. The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Kalyana Ramudu]]'' (2003).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Raj|first=Midhun|date=2021-09-03|title=ദിലീപിന് മുന്‍പ് നായകനായി തീരുമാനിച്ചത് ചാക്കോച്ചനെ, അന്ന് സംഭവിച്ചത് പറഞ്ഞ് തിരക്കഥാകൃത്ത്‌|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/features/kalavoor-ravikumar-revealed-kunchacko-boban-was-the-first-choice-for-dileep-s-role-in-ishtam-movie-074728.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Filmibeat|language=ml}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kalyanaraman-review-malayalam-pcluy3eaabhea.html|title = Kalyanaraman}}</ref>
'''''Kalyanaraman''''' is a 2002 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film directed by [[Shafi (director)|Shafi]] and written by [[Benny P. Nayarambalam]], starring [[Dileep]], [[Navya Nair]] and [[Kunchacko Boban]]. The plot follows Ramankutty and family who runs a [[catering service]] and the events that follows after they take the work of Ambattu Thampi's daughter's wedding. The music was composed by [[Berny-Ignatius]]. The film was a blockbuster and developed a [[cult]] fan following, especially the character Ponjikkara played by [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-26 |title=From 'Kalyanaraman' to 'Two Countries': Remembering Shafi's best works till date |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2025/01/26/kalyanaraman-two-countries-shafi-malayalam-movies-best-works.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=[[Malayala Manorama|OnManorama]]}}</ref> The film was remade in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''[[Kalyana Ramudu]]'' (2003).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Raj|first=Midhun|date=2021-09-03|title=ദിലീപിന് മുന്‍പ് നായകനായി തീരുമാനിച്ചത് ചാക്കോച്ചനെ, അന്ന് സംഭവിച്ചത് പറഞ്ഞ് തിരക്കഥാകൃത്ത്‌|url=https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/features/kalavoor-ravikumar-revealed-kunchacko-boban-was-the-first-choice-for-dileep-s-role-in-ishtam-movie-074728.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Filmibeat|language=ml|archive-date=6 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906152544/https://malayalam.filmibeat.com/features/kalavoor-ravikumar-revealed-kunchacko-boban-was-the-first-choice-for-dileep-s-role-in-ishtam-movie-074728.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{More plot|date=February 2020}}
The film opens in a temple, set in the later, which is frequently visited by young couples. One day, a group of friends notices an old man about ninety, visiting the temple and asked him the reason for visiting this temple. The man, named Ramankutty, narrates his story back in 2000s.
Thekkedathu Ramankutty ([[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]]) is an event organizer. He meets Gauri ([[Navya Nair]]) while arranging the marriage for her sister Radhika ([[Jyothirmayi]]), daughter of a family friend Ambattu Thampi ([[Lalu Alex]]). Radhika's fiancée does not turn up for the marriage. Ramankutty suggests that his brother Dr. Sivadas ([[Boban Alummoodan]]) will be ready for the marriage and it takes place very gracefully. In a hilarious turn of events, Ramankutty and Gauri realize their love for each other which rejoices their families and they start arrangements for their wedding. But on the day of their engagement, Radhika dies in a kitchen fire accident.
Ramankutty, in his thirties was an [[Event management|event organizer]]. He meets Gauri while doing the preparations for the wedding of her sister Radhika, both daughters of a family friend Ambattu Madhavan Thampi. However, Radhika's fiancée does not turn up for the wedding and Radhika passes out upon learning the news. Ramankutty suggests that his brother Dr. Sivadas marry Radhika and it takes place very gracefully. In a hilarious turn of events, Ramankutty and Gauri realize their love for each other which also rejoices their families, and they start arrangements for their wedding. But on the day of their engagement, Radhika dies in a kitchen fire accident.


After a long time, the family fixes Ramankutty and Gauri's marriage. On the previous day of marriage Gauri gets an electric shock. Deeply disturbed by this, Thampi visits the astrologer Meppattu Thirumeni ([[Thilakan]]) to see the horoscope match, where he tells them that women married into the Thekkedathu family are fated to die young. He referred to the family's history. Ramankutty's grandmother died from her first pregnancy. Ramankutty's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. Ramankutty's eldest brother Achuthankutty's wife died just one month after their marriage, due to a snake bite. And now Thampi's daughter died as she was also married into Thekkedathu house. Thampi, scared for his only remaining daughter's life, requests Ramankutty to back out of the marriage without the knowledge of Gauri.
After a long time from Radhika's demise, the family finally fixes Ramankutty's and Gauri's wedding. On the eve of the wedding, Gauri gets an electric shock. Deeply disturbed by this, Thampi visits an astrologer Meppattu Thirumeni to see the horoscope match, where he tells them that women married into the Thekkedathu family are fated to die young. He referred to the family's history. Ramankutty's grandmother died from her first pregnancy. Ramankutty's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. Ramankutty's eldest brother Achuthankutty's wife died one month after their wedding, due to a snake bite. And now Thampi's daughter Radhika has also died as she was married into Thekkedathu. Thampi, scared for his only remaining daughter's life, requests Ramankutty to back out of the marriage without the knowledge of Gauri.


Saddened and yet wanting to do the right thing, Ramankutty calls off the wedding on the pretense of not being comfortable with Gauri's close relations with her cousin Unni ([[Kunchako Boban]]). Devastated by this allegation, Gauri backs out of the marriage, only to find the truth later. She runs out in search of Ramankutty and is involved in a road accident on the way. She is rushed to the hospital and while still battling for life, she wishes that Ramankutty tie the wedding knot before her operation. Ramankutty ties the knot, fearing the worst. Miraculously, Gauri comes out alive.
Saddened and yet wanting to do the right thing, Ramankutty calls off the wedding on the pretense of not being comfortable with Gauri's close relations with her cousin Unni. Devastated by this allegation, Gauri backs out of the marriage, only to find the truth later. She runs out in search of Ramankutty, but gets into a road accident on the way. She is rushed to the hospital and while still battling for life, she wishes that Ramankutty tie the wedding knot before her surgery. Ramankutty ties the knot, fearing the worst. Miraculously, Gauri survives the surgery. Before the surgery, Ramankutty had prayed at the temple from the start of the film to protect his and Gauri's love. That is why he visits the temple frequently; to offer his thanks to God.  


The story is told in flashback by an aged Ramankutty who bids farewell to his spellbound teenage audience at the temple which is filmed in a beautiful location and at the end he joins his wife Gauri in lighting the lamp.
Ramankutty reveals that Gauri and Ramankutty then started a family and that Gauri is still alive. Gauri then joins Ramankutty in doing the rituals for the temple and Ramankutty's audience is left shocked.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as Thekkedathu Ramankutty / Kalyana Raman: Youngest among the Thekkedathu Brothers
{{Cast listing|
* [[Navya Nair]] as Gauri: Thampi’s daughter, Younger sister of Radhika
* [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] as Thekkedathu Ramankutty / Kalyanaraman
* [[Kunchacko Boban]] as Unni:  Gauri's cousin and childhood friend
* [[Navya Nair]] as Gouri
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Thekkedathu Achuthankutty / Achu: Eldest among the Thekkedathu Brothers
* [[Kunchacko Boban]] as Unni, Gouri's Cousin
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Ambattu Thampi
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Thekkedathu Achuthankutty / Achuvettan, Ramankutty's Eldest Brother
* [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Ponjikkara Keshavan
* [[Lalu Alex]] as Ambattu Thampi, Radhika and Gouri's Father
*[[Salim Kumar]] as Pyarilal / Pyari
* [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]] as Ponjikkara Kesavan
* [[Boban Alummoodan]] as Dr. Sivadasan / Sivan: Elder brother of Ramankutty and Younger brother of Achuthankutty
* [[Salim Kumar]] as Pyarilal / Pyari
* [[Jyothirmayi]] as Radhika:  elder sister of Gouri and wife of Sivadasan
* [[Boban Alummoodan]] as Dr. Sivadasan, Ramankutty's Second Elder Brother
* [[Kalaranjini]] as Saraswathy:  mother of Gouri and Radhika
* [[Jyothirmayi]] as Radhika, Gouri's Elder Sister
* [[Unnikrishnan Namboothiri]] as Thekkedathu Gopalakrishnan:  grandfather of Achuthankutty, Sivadasan and Ramankutty
* [[Kalaranjini]] as Saraswathy, Radhika and Gouri's Mother
* [[Unnikrishnan Namboothiri]] as Thekkedathu Gopalakrishnan, patriarch of the Thekkedathu family
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Doctor (Cameo)
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as Doctor (Cameo)
* [[Thilakan]] as Meppattu Thirumeni (Cameo)
* [[Thilakan]] as Meppattu Thirumeni (Cameo)
* [[T. P. Madhavan]] as Ambattu Thampi's relative
* [[T. P. Madhavan]] as Ambattu Thampi's Relative
* [[Kochu Preman]] as U. P. P. Menon
* [[Kochu Preman]] as U. P. P. Menon, Thampi's Manager
* [[Jose Pellissery]] as Swamy
* [[Jose Pellissery]] as Swamy
* [[Narayanankutty]] as Suku
* [[Narayanankutty]] as Suku
* [[Subbalakshmi]] as A. K. Karthyani
* [[Subbalakshmi]] as A. K. Karthyani
* Dimple Rose
* Dimple Rose
* Kaviraj Achari as a college student: one among the students audience at temple
* Sreeni Njarakkal
* [[Kunjikkuttan Thampuran (actor)|Kunjikkuttan Thampuran]] as an aged person, uncredited role
* [[Kunjikkuttan Thampuran (actor)|Kunjikkuttan Thampuran]] as an aged person, uncredited role
* Beena Sabu as Bhavani
* Beena Sabu as Bhavani
* Eloor George as Kalyana Raman's Assistant
* Eloor George as Kalyana Raman's Assistant
* Pulsar Suni as junior artist; one among the college students in a red tshirt at the temple.
* Kaviraj Achari as a college student
 
* Sreeni Njarakkal as Astrologer
==Box office==
}}
The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221190650/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 December 2016|title=A filmi shot in the arm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=15 February 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/261116/dileep-kavya-tie-the-knot.html?fromNewsdog=1|title=Dileep-Kavya tie the knot|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=26 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/12/16/stories/2003121600790200.htm|title=Dull year-end for film industry|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=16 December 2003}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mammootty's Chattambinadu|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/01/south-malayalam-first-look-mammoottys-chattambinadu.htm|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=1 December 2009 |language=en-IN|author=Meghna George}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dileep-on-being-an-entertainer/article7996151.ece/amp/|title=The hero of the masses|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=17 December 2015}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
 
{{Infobox album
| name        = Kalyanaraman
| type        = soundtrack
| artist      = [[Berny–Ignatius (composer)|Berny–Ignatius]]
| cover        =
| alt          =
| caption      =
| released    = {{start date|df=yes|2002|12|01}}
| recorded    =
| venue        =
| studio      =
| genre        = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length      =
| label        = [[Satyam Audios]]
| producer    = [[Berny–Ignatius]]
| prev_title  = Sisiram
| prev_year    = 2002
| next_title  = Uthara
| next_year    = 2003
}}
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| extra_column = Artist(s)
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| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]]
| title2 = Thinkale Poothinkale
| title2 = Thinkale Poothinkale
| extra2 = [[Afsal]], [[M. G. Sreekumar]]
| extra2 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]], [[Afsal]]
| title3 = Kaithudi Thaalam Thatti
| title8 = Kaithudi Thaalam Thatti
| extra3 = [[Afsal]]
| extra8 = Afsal
| title4 = Raakadal Kadanjedutha
| title4 = Raakadal Kadanjedutha
| extra4 = [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| extra4 = K. J. Yesudas
| title5 = Thumbi Kalyanathinu Vannethiya
| title3 = Thumbi Kalyanathinu Vannethiya
| extra5 = [[M. G. Sreekumar]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| extra3 = M. G. Sreekumar, [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| title6 = Kadhayile Rajakumariyum (F)
| title6 = Kadhayile Rajakumariyum
| extra6 = [[Gayatri Asokan]]
| extra6 = K. J. Yesudas, [[Gayatri Asokan]]
| title7 = Onnam Malakeri
| title5 = Onnam Malakeri (Thalayum Kuthi)
| extra7 = [[Lalu Alex]], [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]], [[Narayanankutty]], [[Kochu Preman]], [[T. P. Madhavan]], [[Boban Alummoodan]], [[Salim Kumar]], [[Choir]]
| extra5 = [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Lalu Alex]], [[Innocent (actor)|Innocent]], [[Kochu Preman]], [[Salim Kumar]], [[Narayanankutty]], [[T. P. Madhavan]], [[Boban Alummoodan]], [[Choir]]
| title7 = Raakadal Kadanjedutha
| extra7 = Sujatha Mohan, Fahad
}}
}}
==Release==
===Theatrical===
''Kalyanaraman'' was released theatrically on 20 December 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kuriakose |first=M. K. |date=2020-12-11 |title=17 years of Kalayanaraman: Shafi reveals how Dileep's character was reversed |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2019/05/14/kalyanaraman-dileep-malayalam-movie-by-shafi.html |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=[[Malayala Manorama|OnManorama]]}}</ref>
===Home media===
''Kalyanaraman'' was released on [[VCD]] by Saina Video Vision and [[DVD]] by [[Moser Baer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalyanaraman |url=https://search.worldcat.org/title/Kalyanaraman/oclc/435820453 |website=[[WorldCat]]}}</ref> The satellite rights were bought by [[Surya TV]]. The film is available on [[streaming media]] platforms [[Sun NXT]] and [[Eros Now]] (could also acquire from [[Amazon Prime Video]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=P. |first=Divya |date=2025-05-02 |title=Dileep's 5 best Malayalam entertainers to watch on OTT: CID Moosa, Kalyanaraman and more |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/listicle/dileep-malayalam-entertainers-to-watch-on-ott/9db8087dfb242 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=[[HT Media#Digital businesses|OTTPlay]]}}</ref>
==Reception==
===Critical reception===
K. T. Thomas of ''Now Running'' called the film "a hilarious laugh riot" and wrote, "The story is wafer thin and has been made keeping Dileep's current image in mind. Anyways the film is all fun 'n' frolic as director Shafi and script writer Benny P. Nairambalam could have made it a whole lot more cherishable as simplicity is forsaken for chaos. Dileep is superb and Navya Nair is improving with every film."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2002-12-26 |title=Kalyana Raman Review {{!}} Kalyana Raman Malayalam Movie Review by K. T. Thomas |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/200/malayalam/kalyanaraman/82/review.htm |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=NOWRUNNING |language=en |archive-date=14 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914143724/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/200/malayalam/kalyanaraman/82/review.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Nettv4u'' wrote, "''Kalyanaraman'' is a fun movie and the wedding celebration scenes add to the feel good factor. It has a few elements which make it enjoyable. Audiences can relish a simple, sweet love story." However, criticized the film's "predictable storyline" and felt that the script could've been "better."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalyanaraman is a tale of unconditional love and marriage (2002) - Rating, Cast & Crew With Synopsis |url=https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/malayalam/kalyanaraman |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=nettv4u |language=en |archive-date=2 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402222608/https://nettv4u.com/movie-review/malayalam/kalyanaraman |url-status=live }}</ref>
''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "''Kalyanaraman'' is a movie perfect for Friday evenings. From hilarious catchphrases to goofy comedy, the film will make you laugh till your jaws hurt. Laced with comedy, the film is also rich with emotions and will leave you glued to the screen."<ref>{{Cite news |title=#FilmyFriday! Kalyanaraman: A wedding that reshaped the fate |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/filmyfriday-kalyanaraman-a-wedding-that-reshaped-the-fate/articleshow/92428124.cms |access-date=2023-04-02 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=4 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204102353/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/filmyfriday-kalyanaraman-a-wedding-that-reshaped-the-fate/articleshow/92428124.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Indiainfo'' wrote, "It is a pure entertainer. Dileep as ''Kalyanaraman'' with his usual humorous numbers is holding on to the position as the dearest actor of the viewers."<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2003-02-07 |title=Indiainfo: Malayalam: Box Office - Kalyanaraman leads the show |url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/malayalam/boxoffice/kalayanaraman.html |access-date=2023-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030207214713/http://movies.indiainfo.com/malayalam/boxoffice/kalayanaraman.html |archive-date=7 February 2003 }}</ref> A critic from entertainment portal ''[[Sify]]'' called the film a "watchable comedy" and wrote, "Making a film with a superstar and meeting the audience's stratospheric expectations is a challenge. Fortunately, director Shafi and producer Lal have passed the tough test with the Christmas release ''Kalyanaraman'', a hilarious laugh riot."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kalyanaraman-review-malayalam-pcluy3eaabhea.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410213653/https://www.sify.com/movies/kalyanaraman-review-malayalam-pcluy3eaabhea.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 April 2022|title = Kalyanaraman|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref>
===Box office===
The film was a major commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 February 2003 |title=A filmi shot in the arm |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221190650/http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/02/15/stories/2003021502360200.htm |archive-date=21 December 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=26 November 2016 |title=Dileep-Kavya tie the knot |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/261116/dileep-kavya-tie-the-knot.html?fromNewsdog=1 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=5 June 2024 |archive-date=3 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215726/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/261116/dileep-kavya-tie-the-knot.html?fromNewsdog=1 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=16 December 2003 |title=Dull year-end for film industry |url=http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/12/16/stories/2003121600790200.htm |work=[[The Hindu]]}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Meghna George |date=1 December 2009 |title=Mammootty's Chattambinadu |language=en-IN |work=[[Rediff.com]] |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/01/south-malayalam-first-look-mammoottys-chattambinadu.htm |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202539/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/dec/01/south-malayalam-first-look-mammoottys-chattambinadu.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=17 December 2015 |title=The hero of the masses |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dileep-on-being-an-entertainer/article7996151.ece/ |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=23 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205632/https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/dileep-on-being-an-entertainer/article7996151.ece/amp/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It was released in the [[Christmas and holiday season|Christmas holiday period]] and took one of biggest openings of the year and emerged the [[Christmas]] winner.<ref name=":1" /> A trade analysis by entertainment portal ''Indiainfo,'' said "''[[Meesa Madhavan|Meesha Madhavan]]'' and ''[[Kunjikoonan (2002 film)|Kunjikkoonan]]'' the two earlier hits of Dileep have been shifted from its releasing centers and have started showing in interior centers."<ref name=":1" />
==Legacy==
The title of the 2026 Malayalam film ''[[Chatha Pacha]]'' was adopted from a dialogue delivered by Salim Kumar to Dileep, which is a slang in [[Kochi]].<ref>{{cite news |author1=Entertainment Desk |title=കല്യാണരാമനിലെ പ്യാരിയിൽ നിന്നും കിട്ടിയ പേര്; ചത്താ പച്ചയുടെ അർത്ഥമെന്തെന്നറിയാമോ? |url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/entertainment/decoding-chatha-pacha-the-meaning-and-the-kalyanaraman-connection-behind-the-title-11019031 |access-date=23 January 2026 |work=[[Indian Express Malayalam]] |language=ml}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDB title|0357829|Kalyanaraman}}
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Kalyanaraman
Poster
Directed byShafi
Produced byLal
Written byBenny P. Nayarambalam
StarringDileep
Navya Nair
Kunchacko Boban
Music byBerny-Ignatius
CinematographyP. Sukumar
Edited byK. P. Hariharaputhran
Production
company
Distributed byLal Release
Release date
  • 20 December 2002 (2002-12-20)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Kalyanaraman is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, starring Dileep, Navya Nair and Kunchacko Boban. The plot follows Ramankutty and family who runs a catering service and the events that follows after they take the work of Ambattu Thampi's daughter's wedding. The music was composed by Berny-Ignatius. The film was a blockbuster and developed a cult fan following, especially the character Ponjikkara played by Innocent.[1] The film was remade in Telugu as Kalyana Ramudu (2003).[2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film opens in a temple, set in the later, which is frequently visited by young couples. One day, a group of friends notices an old man about ninety, visiting the temple and asked him the reason for visiting this temple. The man, named Ramankutty, narrates his story back in 2000s. Ramankutty, in his thirties was an event organizer. He meets Gauri while doing the preparations for the wedding of her sister Radhika, both daughters of a family friend Ambattu Madhavan Thampi. However, Radhika's fiancée does not turn up for the wedding and Radhika passes out upon learning the news. Ramankutty suggests that his brother Dr. Sivadas marry Radhika and it takes place very gracefully. In a hilarious turn of events, Ramankutty and Gauri realize their love for each other which also rejoices their families, and they start arrangements for their wedding. But on the day of their engagement, Radhika dies in a kitchen fire accident.

After a long time from Radhika's demise, the family finally fixes Ramankutty's and Gauri's wedding. On the eve of the wedding, Gauri gets an electric shock. Deeply disturbed by this, Thampi visits an astrologer Meppattu Thirumeni to see the horoscope match, where he tells them that women married into the Thekkedathu family are fated to die young. He referred to the family's history. Ramankutty's grandmother died from her first pregnancy. Ramankutty's mother died shortly after giving birth to him. Ramankutty's eldest brother Achuthankutty's wife died one month after their wedding, due to a snake bite. And now Thampi's daughter Radhika has also died as she was married into Thekkedathu. Thampi, scared for his only remaining daughter's life, requests Ramankutty to back out of the marriage without the knowledge of Gauri.

Saddened and yet wanting to do the right thing, Ramankutty calls off the wedding on the pretense of not being comfortable with Gauri's close relations with her cousin Unni. Devastated by this allegation, Gauri backs out of the marriage, only to find the truth later. She runs out in search of Ramankutty, but gets into a road accident on the way. She is rushed to the hospital and while still battling for life, she wishes that Ramankutty tie the wedding knot before her surgery. Ramankutty ties the knot, fearing the worst. Miraculously, Gauri survives the surgery. Before the surgery, Ramankutty had prayed at the temple from the start of the film to protect his and Gauri's love. That is why he visits the temple frequently; to offer his thanks to God.

Ramankutty reveals that Gauri and Ramankutty then started a family and that Gauri is still alive. Gauri then joins Ramankutty in doing the rituals for the temple and Ramankutty's audience is left shocked.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Kalyanaraman
Soundtrack album by
Berny–Ignatius
Released1 December 2002 (2002-12-01)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelSatyam Audios
ProducerBerny–Ignatius
Berny–Ignatius chronology
Sisiram
(2002) 		Kalyanaraman
(2002) 		Uthara
(2003)

All lyrics are written by Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri except where noted; all music is composed by Berny–Ignatius.

No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Kadhayile Rajakumariyum"K. J. Yesudas 
2."Thinkale Poothinkale"M. G. Sreekumar, Afsal 
3."Thumbi Kalyanathinu Vannethiya"M. G. Sreekumar, Sujatha Mohan 
4."Raakadal Kadanjedutha"K. J. Yesudas 
5."Onnam Malakeri (Thalayum Kuthi)"Dileep, Lal, Lalu Alex, Innocent, Kochu Preman, Salim Kumar, Narayanankutty, T. P. Madhavan, Boban Alummoodan, Choir 
6."Kadhayile Rajakumariyum"K. J. Yesudas, Gayatri Asokan 
7."Raakadal Kadanjedutha"Sujatha Mohan, Fahad 
8."Kaithudi Thaalam Thatti"Afsal 

Release[edit | edit source]

Theatrical[edit | edit source]

Kalyanaraman was released theatrically on 20 December 2002.[3]

Home media[edit | edit source]

Kalyanaraman was released on VCD by Saina Video Vision and DVD by Moser Baer.[4] The satellite rights were bought by Surya TV. The film is available on streaming media platforms Sun NXT and Eros Now (could also acquire from Amazon Prime Video).[5]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

K. T. Thomas of Now Running called the film "a hilarious laugh riot" and wrote, "The story is wafer thin and has been made keeping Dileep's current image in mind. Anyways the film is all fun 'n' frolic as director Shafi and script writer Benny P. Nairambalam could have made it a whole lot more cherishable as simplicity is forsaken for chaos. Dileep is superb and Navya Nair is improving with every film."[6] Nettv4u wrote, "Kalyanaraman is a fun movie and the wedding celebration scenes add to the feel good factor. It has a few elements which make it enjoyable. Audiences can relish a simple, sweet love story." However, criticized the film's "predictable storyline" and felt that the script could've been "better."[7]

The Times of India wrote, "Kalyanaraman is a movie perfect for Friday evenings. From hilarious catchphrases to goofy comedy, the film will make you laugh till your jaws hurt. Laced with comedy, the film is also rich with emotions and will leave you glued to the screen."[8] Indiainfo wrote, "It is a pure entertainer. Dileep as Kalyanaraman with his usual humorous numbers is holding on to the position as the dearest actor of the viewers."[9] A critic from entertainment portal Sify called the film a "watchable comedy" and wrote, "Making a film with a superstar and meeting the audience's stratospheric expectations is a challenge. Fortunately, director Shafi and producer Lal have passed the tough test with the Christmas release Kalyanaraman, a hilarious laugh riot."[10]

Box office[edit | edit source]

The film was a major commercial success.[11][12][13][14][15] It was released in the Christmas holiday period and took one of biggest openings of the year and emerged the Christmas winner.[9] A trade analysis by entertainment portal Indiainfo, said "Meesha Madhavan and Kunjikkoonan the two earlier hits of Dileep have been shifted from its releasing centers and have started showing in interior centers."[9]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The title of the 2026 Malayalam film Chatha Pacha was adopted from a dialogue delivered by Salim Kumar to Dileep, which is a slang in Kochi.[16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "From 'Kalyanaraman' to 'Two Countries': Remembering Shafi's best works till date". OnManorama. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Raj, Midhun (3 September 2021). "ദിലീപിന് മുന്‍പ് നായകനായി തീരുമാനിച്ചത് ചാക്കോച്ചനെ, അന്ന് സംഭവിച്ചത് പറഞ്ഞ് തിരക്കഥാകൃത്ത്‌". Filmibeat (in മലയാളം). Archived from the original on 6 September 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  3. ↑ Kuriakose, M. K. (11 December 2020). "17 years of Kalayanaraman: Shafi reveals how Dileep's character was reversed". OnManorama. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "Kalyanaraman". WorldCat.
  5. ↑ P., Divya (2 May 2025). "Dileep's 5 best Malayalam entertainers to watch on OTT: CID Moosa, Kalyanaraman and more". OTTPlay. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Kalyana Raman Review | Kalyana Raman Malayalam Movie Review by K. T. Thomas". NOWRUNNING. 26 December 2002. Archived from the original on 14 September 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "Kalyanaraman is a tale of unconditional love and marriage (2002) - Rating, Cast & Crew With Synopsis". nettv4u. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  8. ↑ "#FilmyFriday! Kalyanaraman: A wedding that reshaped the fate". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Indiainfo: Malayalam: Box Office - Kalyanaraman leads the show". 7 February 2003. Archived from the original on 7 February 2003. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  10. ↑ "Kalyanaraman". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 April 2022.
  11. ↑ "A filmi shot in the arm". The Hindu. 15 February 2003. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016.
  12. ↑ "Dileep-Kavya tie the knot". Deccan Chronicle. 26 November 2016. Archived from the original on 3 April 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  13. ↑ "Dull year-end for film industry". The Hindu. 16 December 2003.[dead link]
  14. ↑ Meghna George (1 December 2009). "Mammootty's Chattambinadu". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  15. ↑ "The hero of the masses". The Hindu. 17 December 2015. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  16. ↑ Entertainment Desk. "കല്യാണരാമനിലെ പ്യാരിയിൽ നിന്നും കിട്ടിയ പേര്; ചത്താ പച്ചയുടെ അർത്ഥമെന്തെന്നറിയാമോ?". Indian Express Malayalam (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 23 January 2026.

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