Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil movie review : Prithviraj and Basil Joseph’s bromance-filled flick starts strong but fizzles out halfway. Breaking 17 May

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil movie review: Prithviraj and Basil Joseph’s bromance-filled flick starts strong but fizzles out halfway. Breaking 17 May

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil Review

In Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, there’s a special bond between two future brother-in-laws that hasn’t been explored much on screen before. Despite the exaggerated portrayals, it somehow fits well with the comedic tone of the film.

The unique flavor of this bromance is what propels this film forward, creating a whirlwind of entertainment with hardly a dull moment. It’s no shocker that when the bromance hits a rough patch, the film also stumbles a bit. Nevertheless, it’s a blast while it lasts. Vinu leans on his future brother-in-law Anandan for support, turning to him as a brother, friend, and guiding light. He even confides in him more than his fiancée!

Despite appearing as the calmer one, Anandan is facing challenges in his life and is not on good terms with his wife Parvathy. Vinu’s attempts to resolve things for Anandan lead to some comical situations. Vipin Das continues to showcase his talent for humor, similar to his previous work Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, although this time the humor is more for entertainment rather than conveying a deeper message. Deepu Pradeep, the writer of Kunjiramayanam and Periloor Premier League, has crafted some side-splitting exchanges and absurd lines that will surely tickle your funny bone.

Prithviraj isn’t known for his humor, but his pairing with Basil, who has a natural comedic flair, manages to work well. Anaswara and Nikhila don’t get much screen time due to the focus on the bromance. Siju Sunny and Saafboi play their sidekick roles as expected, but Yogi Babu’s character doesn’t have a significant impact.

References to different movies like Nandanam, Godfather, and Grihapravesham are scattered throughout the film. The story begins with a mixup at a wedding in Guruvayoor, with Jagadeesh and Rekha portraying Anaswara’s parents. Also, they cleverly use the popular song Azhagiya Laila from the 1990s.

The decision to introduce the central conflict early on in the film seems like a bold move by the scriptwriter, but it doesn’t quite pay off as the movie struggles to maintain momentum. Despite the humor that keeps coming, the film starts to lose its charm halfway through. Towards the end, it relies heavily on a series of mixups reminiscent of old Priyadarshan films, introducing new characters that don’t quite resonate with the audience.