Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha is a 2019Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Nissam Basheer, written by Aji Peter Thankam and produced by Magic Frames. It stars Asif Ali and Veena Nandakumar, with Manohari Joy, Jaffar Idukki, and Basil Joseph in supporting roles. William Francis composed the film's music. The plot follows newly wed Sleevachan and Rincy as they began their married life. The film was released on 22 November 2019.
Plot
Sleevachan is a farmer who lives with his mother. Despite being over 30 years he has not shown an interest in married life. Once when he is back from work, he finds out his mother fainted and lying on the kitchen floor. Knowing that there should be someone around his mother while he is away he decides to marry. He marries Rincy in an arranged marriage. Sleevachan is a virgin. Once married, he is nervous in approaching Rincy because of his lack of experience with women. Each night, Sleevachan starts staying away from home. Rincy begins to feels like Sleevachan is deliberately avoiding her and when asked he evades the question. While hanging around with friends Sleevachan hear them say that wives has high regards for those husbands who has shown them their potential. On that night, a drunk Sleevachan forcefully have sexual intercourse with Rincy. Rincy in the morning is unconscious and is hospitalised. She is heartbroken and tells Sleevachan that she does not want to continue their marriage and asks him to take her back to her home. Sleevachan apologizes to Rincy. Sleevachan is shamed by the villagers. Sleevachan keeps his distance with Rincy and continues with his regular life. In the turn of events, Rincy slowly begins to like Sleevachan. Sleevachan takes Rincy to her home. Rincy tells him that she is okay to continue the relationship. Despite Sleevachan's aloof attitude he breaks down in front of Rincy and confesses his love for her. Once they are comfortable with each other at Rincy's home, they consummate their marriage.
Anna Mathews of The Times of India rated the film with 3 stars out of 5, and said that "there are no tense, twisty moments. It's a simple story, nicely acted by even the supporting cast, and actually feels quite pleasant to watch an uncomplicated love story that makes you tear up and smile at the end". She praised the performances of Asif Ali, Veena Nandakumar and the rest. Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion wrote that "this could be a fascinating case study of how "arrogance" on screen makes it less easy for us to fully embrace a character, while innocence and humility make us sympathise more readily".
