Kaiyoppu (2007): Cast & Plot
Kaiyoppu is a 2007 drama directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty as Balachandran, Mukesh and Khushboo. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Ranjith
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Capitol Theater
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kaiyoppu About?
The premise of Kaiyoppu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A amateur writer who seems to have nothing to live for, finds himself as the only hope of three people.
Kaiyoppu Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- passion
Kaiyoppu Cast & Characters
Mammootty leads the cast as Balachandran, with Mukesh as Sivadasan and Khushboo as Padma. Directed by Ranjith; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ranjith
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Mammootty as Balachandran - Mukesh as Sivadasan
- Khushboo as Padma
- Jaffer Idukki as Firoz Babu
Also Starring in Kaiyoppu
· 11 more- Nedumudi Venu C.P. Vasudevan
- Mamukkoya Alikkoya
- Abu Salim Circle Inspector
- Anoop Menon Dr. S. Jayashankar
- Kozhikode Narayanan Nair Kammaran
- Neena Kurup Lalitha
- Biju Pappan SI Nadar
- Nilambur Ayisha Beeyathu
- P. Sukumar Sreekumar
- Jeny Joseph
- Lakshmi Varma
More from Ranjith
More films directed by Ranjith: Drama, Puthan Panam, Leela and Loham.
Kaiyoppu Plot Summary
What happens in Kaiyoppu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Balachandran, Mammootty, is the quiet center of this story: an accountant at a fertilizer company who nurtures a fervent love for books and literature. He lives a solitary, disciplined life in a small one-room setup at a Kochi lodge, where the days slip by in rhythm with numbers and the occasional page turn. Despite his bachelor status and wall of self-imposed exile from the world, he pours his heart into a novel, a project that begins with promise but lingers under an invisible writing block. The manuscript is not simply pages and ink; it becomes a window into Balachandran’s inner world, a testament to a mind that favors reflection over noise, and a bridge to a life he quietly yearns to claim.
Full summary
The whole story of Kaiyoppu, scene by scene
Kaiyoppu Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Kaiyoppu.
How Well Do You Know Kaiyoppu?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the quiet accountant who aspires to become a writer?
Kaiyoppu Also Known As
Also known as “Kayyoppu”.
- Also known as
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- Kayyoppu
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Kaiyoppu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kaiyoppu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kaiyoppu?
Kaiyoppu runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Kaiyoppu released?
Kaiyoppu was released on January 26, 2007.
Who directed Kaiyoppu?
Kaiyoppu was directed by Ranjith.
More films by Ranjith Who is in the cast of Kaiyoppu?
Kaiyoppu stars Mammootty as Balachandran, Mukesh as Sivadasan and Khushboo as Padma, among 15 credited actors.
Does Kaiyoppu have a post-credit scene?
No. Kaiyoppu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kaiyoppu in?
The original language of Kaiyoppu is Malayalam.
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