Neelakkuyil () is an Indian Malayalam-language television soap opera drama directed by Biju Varghese. The show premiered on Asianet channel and streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on 26 February 2018. It is the remake of Star Plus's Mohi.
This serial was remade in Tamil under the name Neelakuyil which aired on Star Vijay. Neelakuyil is the love story of Adhi and Rani. On the other side, Kasthoori is another girl who is suffering with poverty who accidentally enters into their lives. Nithin Jake Joseph, Latha Sangaraju and Snisha Chandran play the lead roles. Telugu actress Latha replaced Pavani Reddy, making her debut in Malayalam television.
Plot The story revolves around the life of a tribal love-child Kasthuri from a secluded region called Poompara in rural Kerala. Kasthuri is brought up by her mother Cheeru and stepfather Massy who is also a tribal activist and leader.
A famous journalist, Aditya, visits Poompara to interview Massy. One stormy night Kasthuri is forced to spend the night in the Tourist Lodge in Aditya's room. Though both are innocent, the locals force Aditya to marry Kasthuri. Aditya, previously engaged to his girlfriend Rani in the city, refuses to recognise the ceremony and asks Kasthuri to decide what she wants to do. Kasthuri then comes to Kerala with Aditya as a maidservant. She begins to study in the city. Gradually, she becomes comfortable and happy in the city, living with the Aditya's family, who also begin to love her cheerful ways.
Initially, Aditya thinks of Kasthuri as a nuisance. He continues his engagement to Rani, a college professor, whose father Sharatchandra "Chandru", also happens to be Kasthuri's biological father. Aditya slowly falls in love with Kasthuri, realising he considers Rani merely a close friend. An unhappy Rani tries to commit suicide but eventually divorces Aditya and arranges for his wedding to Kasthuri. However, the plans are foiled.
Kasthuri continues her studies and performs brilliantly. Rani's mother, Radhamani attempts to murder Kasthuri out of rage, aware of the fact that her husband is Kasthuri's father. Rani forces Chandru to accept Kasthuri as his daughter. Chandru regrets his past behavior and tries to build a relationship with Kasthuri.
Sharan, a lawyer, falls in love with Rani. Rani takes his help in getting bail for Massy. Finding a good friend in Sharan. But Rani doesn't have an idea about Sharan's thought, because she still madly loves Adhitya. However, the alliance is broken.
Rani becomes disheartened. Aditya narrates his story of how Kasthuri's villagers forced him to marry. Rani dismisses him at first, however, she realises that she shouldn't have been too harsh with Aditya. She accepts Kasthuri as her own sister and happily marries Aditya. Radhamani too realise her mistake. The series ends with a happy note as Aditya and Rani's family plans to get Kasthuri married to a good person.
Cast Main Nithin Jake Joseph as Journolist Adhithyan (Adhi): Rani's husband, Kasthoori's brother in law and ex-husband. Pavani Reddy / Latha Sangaraju as Rani Adhithyan: Adhi's wife and Kasthoori's sister Snisha Chandran as Dr. Kasthoori: Adhi's sister in law and ex-wife, Rani's sister
Recurring Anil Mohan as Arst. Sharath Chandran, Sharath: Rani's and Kasthoori's father Rashmi Hariprasad as Radhamani Sharath Chandran: Rani's mother KPAC Saji as Balanandhan, Balan: Adhi's father M. R. Gopakumar as Retired Captain Chandrasenan, Valyachan: Adhi's uncle Sabitha Nair as Vasandhi: Adhi's mother Raji.P.Menon as Chandramathi, Valyamma: Adhi's aunt Meenakshi Nair/Caroline Ancy as Swathi: Adhi's cousin Prabha Shankar as Dr Raveendran, Ravi: Adhi's uncle Bindu Krishna as Malini: Adhi's aunt Sangeetha Sivan as Shari: Rani's and Kasthoori's aunt Anandavally/ Geetha Nair as Muthassi: Rani's and Kasthoori's grandmother Hari as Adv.Saran: Shari's relative and Rani's friend Amal Rajdev as Maasi Ruthu as Cheeru: Kasthoori's mother
Adaptations Language Title Original release Network(s) Last aired NotesBengaliIshti Kutum ইষ্টি কুটুম24 October 2011Star Jalsha13 December 2015OriginalHindiMohi – Ek Khwab Ke Khilne Ki Kahani मोही – एक ख्बाव की खिलनेकी कहानी10 August 2015StarPlus27 February 2016RemakeMalayalamNeelakkuyil നീലക്കുയിൽ26 February 2018Asianet6 April 2020TamilNeelakuyil நீல குயீல்17 December 2018Star Vijay24 August 2019HindiImlie इमली16 November 2020StarPlus12 May 2024TeluguMalli Nindu Jabili మల్లి నిండు జాబిలి28 February 2022Star Maa31 March 2026MarathiKunya Rajachi Ga Tu Rani कुन्या राजाची गं तू राणी18 July 2023Star Pravah16 March 2024
References
External links Neelakkuyil at Disney+ Hotstar