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Movie poster: Kilukkam (1991)
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1991 · 155 min Comedy Family
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

Nandini, an illegitimate child, arrives in the hill station of Ooty with a single purpose: to find her father. A chance encounter with Joji, a local tour guide, sparks an audacious scheme. Feigning mental instability, she manipulates her way into his home, seeking shelter under false pretenses. What begins as a calculated ruse unfolds within the rhythms of small-town life, where her performance becomes increasingly difficult to maintain. The search for family and belonging drives a delicate charade that blurs the lines between deception and genuine need.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title കിലുക്കം
Year 1991
Country India
Genre Comedy, Family
Director Priyadarshan
Runtime 155 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (39 votes)

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The film deftly walks the line between gentle comedy and heartfelt family drama, finding humor in pretense and warmth in unexpected connections. The performances ground the story, making Nandini's journey from manipulation to vulnerability genuinely compelling.

What lingers after the final scene is a quiet reflection on the lengths we go to for belonging, and the redemptive power of compassion in ordinary settings. A charming, character-driven tale — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Priyadarshan

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The misty calm of a hill station, the lived-in warmth of a welcoming home, and the gentle rhythm of small-town life.

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