Oral Mathram (1997)

Retired tax officer Shekhara Menon (Thilakan) enjoys a tranquil existence in a rural corner of Kerala, sharing his life with his three daughters and an unassuming house adjacent to his own, rented out as a supplementary source of income. When his pension is unexpectedly blocked amidst murky circumstances, the tranquility of their life is disrupted. Enter Hareendran (Mammootty), a struggling contractor with a heart veiled by layers of self-interest. Guided by his aide Balachandran (Sudheesh), Hareendran's life has been shaped into a fortress of self-preservation, his focus narrowed on navigating the trials of his own existence, uncaring of the world outside. But when the stoic Menon mysteriously disappears, leaving his daughters to fend for themselves in a world not yet known to them, Hareendran's path is irrevocably altered. Confronted by the harsh realities that now plague the girls living next door, he makes the swift decision to abandon his rented sanctuary to evade the looming complications. But despite his hardened exterior, the sight of the girls' struggle stirs something deep within him. 'Oral Mathram' unfurls the tale of this single man, Hareendran, who, against the grain of his nature, steps forward to become the girls' sole pillar of support. An unexpected journey of transformation and compassion, this narrative unravels the strength of human connection in the face of adversity.

Oral Mathram is a crime movie featuring Mammootty.

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