Malayalee From India: A Politically Charged Comedy
Director Dijo Jose Antony’s ‘Malayalee From India’ is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve when it comes to political commentary. The movie’s self-awareness is its strongest asset, making fun of the current political scenario in Kerala and Indo-Pak relations with ease. However, the shallow writing in the screenplay holds it back from being a truly great film.
A still from Malayalee From India
The story follows Aalparambil Gopi (Nivin Pauly), a lovable but mischievous guy who loiters in the village with his friend Malghosh (Dhyan Sreenivasan). An untoward incident without proper understanding results in violent clashes between the Hindus and Muslims in the village. To safeguard Gopi from the police and the violent mob, he is sent abroad to work. But do Gopi and Malghosh realise the extent of their mistakes? How does Gopi’s time away from his family help him?
“Malayalee From India tells you how a man, who has no understanding of politics, could escalate a situation with his half-baked thoughts.”
The film’s comedy stretches offer top-class political commentary, which is casual and hard-hitting at the same time. Nivin Pauly’s weight gain is also not spared from the jokes. The movie’s ability to tackle sensitive topics with humor is commendable.
Nivin Pauly in a still from Malayalee From India
However, the film’s shallow writing holds it back from being a truly great film. The screenplay lacks depth, making it a middling film. Despite this, ‘Malayalee From India’ is a must-watch for its bold commentary and hilarious humor.
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars for ‘Malayalee From India’.
The poster for Malayalee From India
