Makante Achan 2009

Viswanathan, a village officer, wants his son Manu to become an engineer from NIT Calicut. Yet Manu dreams of becoming a singer, a path that clashes with his father’s plan. To steer him, Viswanathan sends Manu to a coaching centre run by KC Francis, a strict principal who watches every child through CCTV cameras. Manu often pleads with his mother, Rema, to let him go home and join reality TV shows, but Viswanathan remains firm.

Meanwhile, a fake sanyasi named Himaval Chithanya Swami opens an ashram in the village. Krishnan Kutty, Viswanathan’s friend, and his wife Santhanavally visit Himaval Swami to seek blessings so they can have a child. Some disciples of Himaval Swami visit Viswanathan to press for a project worth 90 acres, which he recognises as illegal and refuses.

Manu fails his engineering entrance exam, and Viswanathan slaps him, calling him a cheat. An upset Manu leaves home. Two days later, Viswanathan finds Manu working as a waiter in a hotel, unaware that Manu has been taking part in a reality show. Upon Viswanathan’s return, Himaval Swami attacks him for not sanctioning the project. The police intervene as Viswanathan is found in a hospital and he gives a statement, leading to the arrest of Himaval Swami and his followers. A few people led by Krishnan Kutty set the ashram on fire.

Before the final round, Manu and Viswanathan reconcile, and Manu goes on to win the reality show.