Nala Damayanthi (2003): Cast & Plot
Nala Damayanthi is a 2003 comedy starring Geethu Mohandas as Damayanthi, R. Madhavan and Dhivyadharshini. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.
Tamil What Is Nala Damayanthi About?
The premise of Nala Damayanthi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ramji, a village cook, goes to Australia to serve as chef for a rich Indian expatriate. The day he arrives his employer dies of indigestion, leaving him jobless with an expired visa. He works illegally in a kitchen but must secure legal status. Free‑spirited biker Damayanthi agrees to marry him for a price, giving him a chance at legal residency.
Nala Damayanthi Cast & Characters
Geethu Mohandas leads the cast as Damayanthi, with R. Madhavan as Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer and Dhivyadharshini as Bhagyam.
- Geethu Mohandas as Damayanthi
- R. Madhavan as Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer
- Dhivyadharshini as Bhagyam
- Sriman as Badri
Also Starring in Nala Damayanthi
· 21 more- Bruno Xavier Ivan
- Kamal Haasan Themselves
- Jayaram Themselves
- Nassar Themselves
- Manobala Passport Officer
- Delhi Ganesh Ramji's Uncle
- T. P. Madhavan Bhagyam's Father-in-law
- Madhan Bob Ramji's Cousin
- Vaiyapuri Ramji's Cousin
- Santhana Bharathi Flight Passenger
- Bala Singh Chettiyar
- Mouli Immigration Officer
- Anu Hasan Amloo
- Sashi Kumar Kicha
- Vikram Dharma Australian NRI (special appearance)
- Shrutika Malathi
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- Kaviyoor Renuka
- Bombay Gnanam
- T. S. Ranganathan Bhagyam's Husband
- Mark Jensen Inspector Hector
- Amanda Graver
Nala Damayanthi Plot Summary
What happens in Nala Damayanthi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer, a naive and docile Tamil Brahmin cook, R. Madhavan dreams of arranging a good marriage for his orphan sister Bhagyam, a duty he embraces with quiet resolve. As tradition dictates, he should provide a dowry, and he tirelessly tries to meet the agreed sum, even as the financial burden grows heavier. The groom’s family, impressed by Ramji’s cooking, schemes to take advantage of him by offering a move to Melbourne to work as a cook for a wealthy Indian family, with part of his salary earmarked to cover the dowry.
Full summary
The whole story of Nala Damayanthi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Nala Damayanthi?
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 original name of the Tamil Brahmin cook before he converts to Christianity?
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Nala Damayanthi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Nala Damayanthi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nala Damayanthi?
Nala Damayanthi runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was Nala Damayanthi released?
Nala Damayanthi was released on July 3, 2003.
Who is in the cast of Nala Damayanthi?
Nala Damayanthi stars Geethu Mohandas as Damayanthi, R. Madhavan as Ramji Narayanaswami Iyer and Dhivyadharshini as Bhagyam, among 25 credited actors.
Does Nala Damayanthi have a post-credit scene?
No. Nala Damayanthi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Nala Damayanthi in?
The original language of Nala Damayanthi is Tamil.
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