OTT platforms have made it easy to watch films from various industries, whether they are crime, action, suspense, or romance. For those who enjoy family dramas, here is an interesting film. In this movie, the hero's friends advise him to drink alcohol to overcome his nervousness on his first night. But what happens next? What is the story of this film? On which OTT platforms can you watch it?

The movie we are talking about is titled Mandakini, a Malayalam family drama directed by Vinod Leela and released in 2024. It stars Altaf Salim, Anarkali Marikar, and Ganapathi S. Poduval in lead roles. This film is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Manorama Max. The story revolves around Arumal, an average-looking man rejected by three women before finally getting married to the beautiful Mandakini. On their wedding night, Arumal's friends suggest he drink alcohol for courage. However, in an unexpected turn, the glass of alcohol meant for him gets swapped, and instead, Mandakini drinks it. Under the influence of alcohol, she creates chaos and demands to be taken to her boyfriend, shocking everyone.

The next day, Arumal's mother confronts Mandakini's parents about the situation. In response, her parents argue that their daughter was not at fault and question why she was given alcohol. The truth is that before marrying Arumal, Mandakini was in love with a man named Sujith and planned to elope with him. However, Sujith betrayed her at the last moment, stealing her jewelry and running away. Feeling deceived, she eventually agreed to marry Arumal. When Arumal’s mother learns about Mandakini’s past, she drinks alcohol herself and decides to confront Sujith. What happens when Mandakini meets Sujith? Did Arumal and Mandakini’s first night actually happen? How does their married life turn out? To find out, you have to watch the movie.