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Mr. Brahmachari (2003): Cast & Plot

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Mr. Brahmachari is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Thulasidas, starring Mohanlal as Ananthan Thampi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Bindu Panicker. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Mr. Brahmachari (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Thulasidas
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Mr. Brahmachari About?

The premise of Mr. Brahmachari without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ananthan Thampy (Mohanlal), a bodybuilder, vows never to marry, fearing loss of youth and looks. His sister Nirmala (Bindu Panicker) and Venugopalan (Jagathy) eye his wealth. When the attractive Ganga (Meena) moves in, his resolve wavers. Job‑seeker Aravindan (Vijay Kumar) appears, and Thampy mistakes him for a suitor of Ganga, leading to confusion.

Mr. Brahmachari Themes & Keywords

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  • bachelor
  • period in title
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Mr. Brahmachari Cast & Characters

Mohanlal leads the cast as Ananthan Thampi, with Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Ananthan Thampi's Mother and Bindu Panicker as Nirmala. Directed by Thulasidas; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Thulasidas

More films directed by Thulasidas: Killadi Raman, Again Kasarkode Khaderbai, College Kumaran and Rakshakan.

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Plot

Mr. Brahmachari Plot Summary

What happens in Mr. Brahmachari from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ananthan Thampi, Mohanlal, is a middle‑aged man who has sworn never to marry, convinced that tying the knot would steal his youth and masculinity. He channels his energy into bodybuilding and keeps his physique in peak condition, choosing a lifelong bachelorhood that his friends jokingly call his creed. His two loyal assistants, Rajappan and Varadappan, stand by him—Rajappan, portrayed by Jagadish, and Varadappan, portrayed by Jagathy Sreekumar—even as they quietly dream of their own marriages and loves.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr. Brahmachari, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr. Brahmachari?

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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Who plays the lead role of Ananthan Thampi?

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Mr. Brahmachari FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mr. Brahmachari, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mr. Brahmachari?

Mr. Brahmachari runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Mr. Brahmachari released?

Mr. Brahmachari was released on March 2, 2003.

Who directed Mr. Brahmachari?

Mr. Brahmachari was directed by Thulasidas.

More films by Thulasidas

Who is in the cast of Mr. Brahmachari?

Mr. Brahmachari stars Mohanlal as Ananthan Thampi, Kaviyoor Ponnamma as Ananthan Thampi's Mother and Bindu Panicker as Nirmala, among 20 credited actors.

Does Mr. Brahmachari have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Brahmachari has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mr. Brahmachari in?

The original language of Mr. Brahmachari is Malayalam.

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