Vadakkum Nathan (2006)

This touching, but offbeat romantic drama follows the unusual life of Iringannoor Bharathan Pisharody (Mohanlal), professor at the Sanskrit University, a very knowledgeable man with a keen interest in the Vedas, astrology and Kathakali, author of several critical works and winner of numerous awards. Though Bharathan does not encourage it, Meera often tries to take advantage of the relationship even in class. Both families have agreed to their wedding and a date has been fixed. But when the auspicious day dawns and the bride arrives at the mandapam, she realizes to her utter dismay and desolation that the groom has disappeared. Gloom settles over the household. Meera is inconsolable. Years pass. No one knows Bharathan's whereabouts, Even death is not ruled out.Then one day, when his mother and younger brother are on a pilgrimage to the holy shrines of Haridwar, Kedarnath, Rishikesh and Rudraprayag, they meet Bharathan on the banks of the Holy Ganges. Shocked by the return of a person they presumed was dead, they investigate into the causes of his disappearance. What will the evidence reveal? Will the faithful Meera succeed in helping him overcome his struggles, with the help of his family?