Kappela
Kappela is a 2020 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Muhammad Musthafa. Movie produced by Vishnu Venu Under his banner Kadhaas Untold. Starring Anna Ben, Sreenath Bhasi, and Roshan Mathew. The music was composed by Sushin Shyam. The plot follows a phone call romance between an auto rickshaw driver, Vishnu, and a village girl, Jessy, who have never met each other. This film received positive reviews for the cast's performances and social message. After the huge success of film, it is remade in Telugu as Butta Bomma, which marks the Telugu debuts of Surya Vasishta and Arjun Das.
Plot
Jessy is the eldest of two daughters in a modest family in Poovaranmala, a rural area of Wayanad. The lower-middle-class family survives through farming, while Jessy’s mother Mary earns extra income by sewing. Having left her studies, Jessy helps with household chores and embroidery work. Benny, who has recently opened a textile shop, develops an interest in her.One day, while trying to call a client about a clothing measurement, Jessy dials the wrong number and accidentally reaches Vishnu, an auto-rickshaw driver in Kozhikode. A series of calls follow due to the initial confusion, and the two gradually become friends. Vishnu appears kind-hearted and considerate, and Jessy slowly falls in love with him—despite never having seen him, not even in a photograph.
Meanwhile, Jessy’s parents begin searching for a groom. After Benny’s family visits, the marriage alliance is approved by both families, though Benny’s mother initially hesitates. Shocked and saddened, Jessy decides to tell her parents about Vishnu. But before she can do that, she wants to meet him in person. She arranges to visit him in Kozhikode.
When Jessy arrives in the city, Vishnu heads to the bus station to pick her up, but his phone is stolen. A young man named Roy, a jobless troublemaker, witnesses the theft, catches the thief, and takes possession of the phone.
As Jessy keeps calling to locate Vishnu, Roy answers and pretends to be him. Since Jessy has never seen Vishnu, she believes Roy and meets him. Moments later, the real Vishnu arrives and identifies Jessy with help from the bus driver. Realizing he is about to be exposed, Roy flees.
Jessy finally meets the real Vishnu, and they spend some time talking. However, they soon notice Roy following them. Vishnu confronts him, which leads to a fight. Roy is injured during the scuffle, and Jessy’s clothes get stained, prompting Jessy and Vishnu to check into a hotel so she can wash them. Roy, angered, calls his friends for help.
Vishnu turns out to be a human trafficker planning to sell Jessy. Noticing suspicious signs, Jessy attempts to escape, but Vishnu stops her and tries to assault her. She fights back and locks herself in the bathroom.
Meanwhile, Roy and his friend track them down. They burst into the room, attack Vishnu, and rescue Jessy. Vishnu is seriously injured in the fight, and Jessy escapes with Roy.
It is then revealed that after answering Jessy’s call earlier, Roy realized she was about to meet a total stranger for the first time. Concerned for her safety, he followed her throughout the day—and ultimately saved her at the hotel.
Jessy later returns home safely and agrees to Benny’s proposal.
Cast
- Anna Ben as Jessy
- Sreenath Bhasi as Roy
- Roshan Mathew as Vishnu
- Sudhi Koppa as Benny
- Tanvi Ram as Annie, Roy's cousin
- Vijilesh Karayad as Riyas, Roy's friend
- Nisha Sarang as Mary, Jessy's mother
- James Eliya as Varghese, Jessy's father
- Nilja K Baby as Lakshmi, Jessy's friend, Neighbour Girl
- Muhammad Musthafa as Abu
- Sudheesh as Father Gabriel
- Salam Bappu Palapetty
- Navas Vallikkunnu
- Mohammed Eravattoor as Murali
- Jolly Chirayath as Saramma
- Naseer Sankranthi as Martin
- Smitha Ambu as Saleena
- Aswani as my sundari
Production