Ittymaani: Made in China

Ittymaani is a loving son living with his mother but is notorious for doing anything for money. His neighbour, a woman of his mother's age, has three children who are his opposites - they are well-respected in society but has abandoned their mother. One day the neighbour has a heart attack and is hospitalised by Ittymaani. Even after being informed of this situation, they choose to go for a trip to Munnar than attend to their mother. To teach them a lesson, Ittymaani fakes marriage with his neighbour. This key idea is novel and semi-interesting. However, everything else is disappointing. The comedy is especially stale.

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Helen

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