The film is set in the poor village of Laholi, where most of the villagers' belongings have been mortgaged to the local Thakurani Karamkali following droughts (Sudha Chandran). The lottery, Malaamal Weekly, is one of the few forms of entertainment available to the villagers. When Lilaram (Paresh Rawal), the village's only educated man who also serves as a liaison between the lottery company and the villagers, learns that Anthony (Innocent Vincent), the drunkard, has won the lottery, he goes to collect his commission. However, when he arrives at Anthony's home, he is met with an unexpected surprise and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity... What could it possibly be?
Runtime: 137 mins
Release Date: 10th March 2006
Genres: Comedy
Director: Priyadarshan
Producer: Suresh Balaje