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Young Celin falls in love with Gopan who is bringing up his son single-handedly. Realizing her feelings, Gopan reveals his past about how he had eloped with a rich girl, Asha.

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Jayaram, Sheela, and Nayanthara in Manassinakkare (2003)

Jayaram and Samyuktha Varma in Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999)

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