Niram (1999): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Niram is a 1999 romantic comedy directed by Kamal, starring Kunchacko Boban as Aby, Shalini and KPAC Lalitha. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes. Stream it on Eros Now Select.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Director
- Kamal
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Johnny Sagarika
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Niram About?
The premise of Niram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story follows Aby (Kunchacko Boban) and Sona (Shalini), childhood companions whose bond is rooted in deep friendship rather than romance. As they grow up they stay close, only to realize much later that their feelings have turned romantic, forcing them to confront the shift in their relationship.
Niram Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- love triangle
- train station
- one word title
- friendship
- childhood friend
- love
- friend
- college
- clumsiness
Where to Watch Niram
Stream it on Eros Now Select. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Niram Cast & Characters
Kunchacko Boban leads the cast as Aby, with Shalini as Sona and KPAC Lalitha as Prakash Mathew's Grandmother. Directed by Kamal; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kamal
- Kunchacko Boban as Aby
- Shalini as Sona
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KPAC Lalitha as Prakash Mathew's Grandmother - Boban Alummoodan as Prakash Mathew
Also Starring in Niram
· 13 more- Jomol Varsha
- Devan Jacob Job
- Lalu Alex Dr. Sunny
- Bindu Panicker Maya
- Kovai Sarala Rukku
- Ponnamma Babu Prakash's mother
- Ambika Baby
- Rizabawa Jinan
- Prem Prakash Mathukutty
- Zainuddin
- Jijoy Rajagopal Bhavesh
- Divyaa Unni Themselves
- Babu Swamy Colonel Uncle
Niram Plot Summary
What happens in Niram from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Aby Kunchacko Boban and Sona Shalini are more than just neighbors—they’re family friends who have grown up side by side, born the same day and tangled in a life of lighthearted pranks and shared mischief. Their bond is so close that friends affectionately nickname them the Siamese twins, never quite apart in spirit even when life drags them in different directions. Their easygoing, fun-loving dynamic forms the warm center of their world, where romance isn’t something they actively seek, but something that quietly lingers just beyond the surface of their playful friendship.
Full summary
The whole story of Niram, scene by scene
Niram Videos
The clip of Niram.
How Well Do You Know Niram?
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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Which actor portrays the character Aby in Niram?
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Niram FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Niram, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Niram?
Niram runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Niram released?
Niram was released on October 31, 1999.
Who directed Niram?
Niram was directed by Kamal.
More films by Kamal Who is in the cast of Niram?
Niram stars Kunchacko Boban as Aby, Shalini as Sona and KPAC Lalitha as Prakash Mathew's Grandmother, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch Niram?
In the US, Niram is streaming on Eros Now Select (availability from JustWatch).
Does Niram have a post-credit scene?
No. Niram has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Niram in?
The original language of Niram is Malayalam.
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