‘Gymkhana’ Movie Review
Movie: Gymkhana
Release: 25 April 2025
Banner:Plan B Motion Pictures,Reelistic Studios
Cast: Naslen, Lukman Avaran, Ganapathy, Baby Jean, Sandeep Pradeep, Franco Francis, Shiva Hariharan, Karthik, Shon Joy, Anagha Ravi, Nanda Nishanth and Noila Francy
Music :Vishnu Vijay
Director of Photography : Jimshi Khalid
Editor : Nishadh Yusuf
Producers: Khalid Rahman, Jobin George, Sameer Karat, Subeesh Kannanchery
Director: Khalid Rahman
Malayalam films have been making waves with their interesting and unique storylines, often scoring hits with minimal budgets. Naslen, who captured the imagination of audiences with his romantic entertainer Premalu, is now starring in Alappuzha Gymkhana, a film that has turned out to be a superhit in Malayalam and is set to release in Telugu on April 25, 2025. Let’s check-out its review.
Plot:
The story revolves around a teenager who faces an identity crisis and how he overcomes it with the help of his friends. Five friends, including Jojo Johnson (Naslen), David “DJ” John (Baby Jean), and others, appear for their 12th boards and take a surprising decision to get admission in a college. The film explores their journey, including their connection to the boxing sport, and the roles played by senior boxer Deepak Panikkar (Ganapathi S Poduval) and Coach Antony Joshua (Lukman Avaran).
Performances:
Naslen attracted with his comedy timing, impressive body language, and lasting impact. Lukman Avaran though did a serious role generated occasional humor with his expressions as the boxing coach. Baby Jean Impressed with his acting talent.
Anagha Maya Ravi impressed all with her performance as a female boxer. Ganapathi S Poduval performed accordingly as the senior boxer. Noila Francy and Nanda Nishanth did justice to their roles despite limited screen presence.
Highlights:
Performances
Hilarious scenes
Emotions
Good cinematography
Drawbacks:
Slow pace
Story
Rushed climax
Analysis:
Alappuzha Gymkhana, which released in Telugu as Gymkhana, turns out to be a wholesome entertainer. Director Khalid came up with a hilarious entertainer and got the optimum from the cast and crew. With everyone getting due share of importance, the film turned out to be a hilarious entertainer. Though there are few missing logics, viewers can enjoy the film wholeheartedly. Naslen’s performance managed to entertain here and there, making the film a must-watch for fans of youthful entertainers.
Director Khalid Rahman came up with a youthful entertainer that connects with the viewers. He ensured that the logic isn’t missed, and the film is enjoyable without thinking much about them. Music by Vishnu Vijay elevated the scenes with his background music, adding value to the hilarious and comedy scenes. Cinematography by Jimshi Khalid captivated all with his camera angles, especially during the boxing matches. Editing by Nishad Yousuf is good, and the production values are of top class.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: An Enjoyable Youthful Boxing Film
