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Kuttanadan Marpappa (2018): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Kuttanadan Marpappa is a 2018 comedy directed by Sreejith Vijayan, starring Kunchacko Boban as John Paul, Raveena Ravi and Shanthi Krishna. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $127,843 worldwide.

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Kuttanadan Marpappa (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Sreejith Vijayan
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Kuttanadan Marpappa About?

The premise of Kuttanadan Marpappa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

John Paul, a wedding photographer, unexpectedly falls for Jessy, and their mutual attraction blossoms into a budding romance. However, their relationship faces a significant challenge when an arranged marriage proposal arises, disrupting the stability of their connection and throwing everything into disarray. They must navigate the complexities of love, family expectations, and unforeseen circumstances to determine the future of their relationship.

Kuttanadan Marpappa Themes & Keywords

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  • wedding
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Cast & crew

Kuttanadan Marpappa Cast & Characters

Kunchacko Boban leads the cast as John Paul, with Raveena Ravi as Jessy (Voice) and Shanthi Krishna as Mary. Directed by Sreejith Vijayan; 31 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sreejith Vijayan

One more film directed by Sreejith Vijayan: Idiyan Chandhu.

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Plot

Kuttanadan Marpappa Plot Summary

What happens in Kuttanadan Marpappa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

John Paul, Kunchacko Boban, is a candid, perceptive photographer from Karuvatta in Alappuzha who shares a cramped life with his mother, Mary. Their modest world revolves around a neighborhood where the backwaters shape daily rhythms, but his father’s suicide during John’s childhood left a haunting mark. The traumatic sight of his father’s body in the water gave John a powerful fear of swimming—an ironic shadow for someone who lives so close to the water and has learned to hide his anxiety behind a steady smile and quiet resilience. He moves through life in a careful balance, trying to keep things steady in a place where stability often feels like a fragile luxury.

Full summary

The whole story of Kuttanadan Marpappa, scene by scene

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Box office

Kuttanadan Marpappa Box Office

Kuttanadan Marpappa grossed $127,843 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$127.8K

International
$127.8K
Videos

Kuttanadan Marpappa Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Kuttanadan Marpappa.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Kuttanadan Marpappa?

9 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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What is the profession of the main character John Paul?

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Kuttanadan Marpappa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kuttanadan Marpappa, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kuttanadan Marpappa?

Kuttanadan Marpappa runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Kuttanadan Marpappa released?

Kuttanadan Marpappa was released on March 29, 2018.

Who directed Kuttanadan Marpappa?

Kuttanadan Marpappa was directed by Sreejith Vijayan.

More films by Sreejith Vijayan

Who is in the cast of Kuttanadan Marpappa?

Kuttanadan Marpappa stars Kunchacko Boban as John Paul, Raveena Ravi as Jessy (Voice) and Shanthi Krishna as Mary, among 31 credited actors.

How much did Kuttanadan Marpappa make at the box office?

Kuttanadan Marpappa grossed $127,843 worldwide.

Does Kuttanadan Marpappa have a post-credit scene?

No. Kuttanadan Marpappa has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kuttanadan Marpappa in?

The original language of Kuttanadan Marpappa is Malayalam.

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