Malayalee from India Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Nivin Pauly, Anaswara Rajan, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Deepak Jethi

Director: Dijo Jose Antony

What's Good: Nivin Pauly’s performance injects energy and charm, especially in comedic moments alongside Dhyan’s Malghosh. Additionally, Deepak Jethi’s portrayal of a Pakistani figure brings moments of genuine emotion to the story.

What's Bad: The film’s disjointed script and overstretched duration dampen its impact and engagement.

Loo Break: About half an hour into the film, during the song Krishna.

Watch or Not?: If you enjoy Nivin Pauly’s performances and are okay with a somewhat disjointed storyline, it might be worth a watch for its sporadic feel-good moments and political commentary. However, you should pass on this if you prefer more cohesive narratives.

Language: Malayalam

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 2 Hour 40 Minutes

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The story revolves around Gopi, portrayed by the charming Nivin Pauly, a carefree wanderer in a quaint Kerala village. His friend Malgosh, played by Dhyan Sreenivasan, shares similar beliefs and ideologies. A misunderstanding leads to Gopi and Malgosh throwing a petrol bomb at the home of opposition party members. Although Gopi is unaware of Malgosh’s intentions, the public perceives them as acting together. Fearing for his safety, Gopi decides to flee to the Middle East. The film gracefully follows Gopi’s journey, revealing the myriad adventures he encounters there.

Malayalee from India Movie Review: Script Analysis

“Malayalee From India” offers a spirited yet disjointed cinematic experience buoyed by Nivin Pauly’s charismatic portrayal of Gopi. The film traverses through many themes, including comedy, political satire, and social messaging, but struggles to find a harmonious balance. While Pauly’s comedic timing alongside Dhyan Sreenivasan adds vitality to the narrative, the script’s erratic shifts between genres and themes hinder its coherence. The inclusion of astute political observations and occasional moments of genuine emotion provide glimpses of potential, but these bright spots are overshadowed by the overall disjointedness of the storyline. The inclusion of fortune telling and Muthappan (the personification of the Hindu god) reassuring a Muslim woman that everything is going to be okay, and she is also Muthappan’s child, offers commentary on Kerala’s unique social conditions, where Hindu deities are worshiped by followers of other religions and vice versa, or Nivin Pauly’s family relationship with their neighbor, a Muslim grandmother. Despite its earnest intentions, “Malayalee From India” falls short of realizing its full potential.

Malayalee from India Movie Review: Star Performance