Sudani from Nigeria

Just loved each elements of this movie the story, the love and concern for people doesn't have to be ur own country men or religion, and the passion of football, shobin hats off to u man this is called a gem in direction

Initially, I misunderstood sudani from Nigeria as a cheap comedy film trying to cash on soubin's funny image due to which I was not even bothered to see its trailer but I was terribly wrong when I heard its critical acclaim from all over. I couldn't see it in theatres so I saw it when it released digitally. And I tell you that its the best malayalam movie of the year. It narrates the story of Majeed(soubin) who is the manager of a football team in malapurram district and its star player is Samuel(Samuel abiola Robinson), a Nigerian player. After Samuel suffers a serious injury, circumstances lead majeed to make Samuel stay it his house for bed rest under the care of his mother and her neighbor friend. Rest of the film is how Samuel presence brings a change in majeeds life and how majeed helps samuel in the end. What makes this film a masterpiece are its actors performances(most of them are newcomers except soubin), situational humour, few heart touching moments and the culture of Malabar. After parava and mayanadhi, soubin once again proves his brilliance as an actor. He must not stick to only comedy sidekick roles. Samuel's smile and innocence steal your hearts. Late ktc abdulla gives a touching performance as the step father. Special mention to those lovable ummas. Finally sudani from Nigeria is a best feel good film of the year and my personal favorite.

I am not a Malayali, but I watch Malayali movies, and I came across this wonderful little feel good movie

Kerala organizes a small tournament where more than 700 upcoming young footballers play football matches against each other of their clubs. Malayalis have become crazy about them and they come to watch the matches in hordes. The special attraction is African origin players, who have become local celebrities in Kerala's rural hinterlands.

The movie is about such a young team manager - Majeed, who does not make much money because his team does not win many matches, and thus he is not able to find a suitable girl to marry. When one of his team young African footballers Samuel is injured - to save expenses, Majeed shifts Samuel to his home where he is staying with his mother Jameela. How Majeed helps Samuel who adjust in Indian household is depicted with humane humor.

The story is woven with interesting characters, super casting, great care for details, and good acting by the whole cast. The writing, script, screenplay, dialogues, direction, music camera work - everything is exceptional - especially kudos for a first time debut director young Director Zakariay Mohammed (a Media and Mass Communication graduate) who has written and directed this movie.

Soubin Shahir as Majeed, Samuel as Samuel and Savithri Shreedharan as Jameela are excellent.

The narration is heart-warming and subtle with intricate events and characters that we can related throughout the movie which make us smile from time to time.

The movie is set in a typical small Kerala town with eager and enthusiastic rural folks who call all African players as Sudanis - and because Samuel is from Nigeria - they call him Sudani from Nigeria - worth a chuckle...!

Made from a budget of INR 20 million is a worldwide superhit raking more than INR 120 million and is trending on Netflix (catch it over there for sure)

Very rarely such movies are made, and die hard movie buffs should celebrate this unique effort for a clean family entertainer - compared to what is dished out by India's commercial mainstream cinema

I would go with 7.5 out of 10

A superb movie... Zak u proved!!! as a young successful director.. keep rocking and we expecting like this in the nearest future..

Malayalam industry in no new in making magical movies... This is one masterpiece that defines the love of humanity beyond nationality and race... Appreciate the director, actors, technicians, script writer and most importantly audience for encouraging these kind of films...