Kusruthi Kuruppu (1998): Cast & Plot
Kusruthi Kuruppu is a 1998 family comedy directed by Venugopan, starring Jayaram as Narendranatha Kurup, Innocent and Oduvil Unnikrishnan. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
Malayalam What Is Kusruthi Kuruppu About?
The premise of Kusruthi Kuruppu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Narendranatha Kurup, a bachelor businessman played by Jayaram, grows weary of his hectic, affluent routine and retreats to the countryside. There he befriends the family of Velu Kurup (Oduvil Unnikrishnan) and falls for Velu’s daughter Meera (Meena). They marry, but Narendran’s decision to host his in‑laws at home leads to comedic complications.
Kusruthi Kuruppu Cast & Characters
Jayaram leads the cast as Narendranatha Kurup, with Innocent as Velu Kurup and Oduvil Unnikrishnan. Directed by Venugopan; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Venugopan
- Jayaram as Narendranatha Kurup
- Innocent as Velu Kurup
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan
- Meena as Meera
Also Starring in Kusruthi Kuruppu
· 11 more- Jagathy Sreekumar Bhaskaran
- T. P. Madhavan Narendran's secretary
- Indrans Suppan
- KPAC Lalitha
- Bindu Panicker Noor Jahaan
- Sankaradi Captain
- Sudheesh Gopu
- Paravoor Bharathan Mathayi
- Spadikam George Prabhakaran
- Srividya
- Philomina
More from Venugopan
One more film directed by Venugopan: Sharjah to Sharjah.
Kusruthi Kuruppu Plot Summary
What happens in Kusruthi Kuruppu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Narendran is a prosperous businessman whose outward success hides a man who occasionally longs for anonymity. His parents are gone, but three lifelong friends stand in as his surrogate family and advisors; among them is Bhaskaran, a steady, sometimes playful voice in the room. In the evenings they gather, share a drink, and offer support that keeps him anchored as his company grows. He has a habit of slipping away from time to time to test a simpler life, a private reset that remains his own, away from the prying eyes of wealth and competition. This quiet ritual frames a man who values loyalty, shelter, and a chance to breathe outside the glare of success.
Full summary
The whole story of Kusruthi Kuruppu, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kusruthi Kuruppu?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Kusruthi Kuruppu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kusruthi Kuruppu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kusruthi Kuruppu?
Kusruthi Kuruppu runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Kusruthi Kuruppu released?
Kusruthi Kuruppu was released on March 12, 1998.
Who directed Kusruthi Kuruppu?
Kusruthi Kuruppu was directed by Venugopan.
More films by Venugopan Who is in the cast of Kusruthi Kuruppu?
Kusruthi Kuruppu stars Jayaram as Narendranatha Kurup, Innocent as Velu Kurup and Oduvil Unnikrishnan, among 15 credited actors.
Does Kusruthi Kuruppu have a post-credit scene?
No. Kusruthi Kuruppu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kusruthi Kuruppu in?
The original language of Kusruthi Kuruppu is Malayalam.
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