Aalavattam

''Alavattom'' (1993) is a Malayalam classic family film. This is a complete family movie. This story says about the aristocratic life of a family man and the importance of saving money in life. Kesavankutty (Nedumudy Venu), known as Meppaattupurakkal Kesavankutty is very famous for his ancestors and their family status. They have been running the festivals in the temple for many years. His wife Urmila (Shanthi Krishna) is a good housewife, caring about him and his family a lot. He has a grandmother (K.P.A.C Lalitha) and a sister Usha. We can find some characters, Govindankutty, Balu and Harikrishnan, who come to strong fame in end. Govindankutty's ancestors made a lot of financial liabilities. They have a glass factory as an asset. But Govindankutty never tells about this to his family. He takes money for high interest and pays the expenses in the company and temple. Meanwhile Usha gets a marriage proposal from a Doctor, Narayanankutty (Devan). Actually they approached on with the dream of Dowry. Usha and Dctor gets close via calls and chats. Later Govindankutty visits his home but he finds the Doctor's family is very greedy. He tries to pull back Usha, but he fails. The Doctor convinces her that her brother not willing because he doesn't wish to give money. He is very miserly. At the same time in the company, they go for a strike, demanding a hike in salary and a bonus. And also the people who gave money on interest harass him. This time his grandmother passes away. He feels alone in life. In the centre of all these tension, Usha goes to the Doctor's quarters. But she realises the real face of him. And gets off from there. Govindankutty, Balu and Harikrishnan, who were really close to Goindankutty bring her back. And also they provide financial help to the factory. Thus all his problems are solved. The movie reveals us never to break down in any issues, face them all.