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"Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil," and I must say, it was a delightful surprise! I initially went in with some reservations, fearing it might be a flop, but the movie turned out to be an absolute entertainer that surpassed all my expectations.

From start to finish, "Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil" keeps the audience engaged with its perfect blend of humor and heartwarming moments. The film's comedic elements are well-crafted, ensuring laughter for people of all ages. The script is peppered with witty dialogues and hilarious situations that had the entire theater roaring with laughter.

The performances are top-notch, with each actor bringing their unique charm to the screen. The characters are relatable and endearing, making it easy for the audience to connect with their journeys. The chemistry between the cast members adds an extra layer of enjoyment to the film.

The direction is commendable, as it maintains a steady pace and ensures that the humor never feels forced or over-the-top. Overall, "Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil" is a must-watch for anyone looking for a good laugh and a wholesome movie experience. It's a feel-good entertainer that guarantees a fun time for audiences of all ages. Don't miss out on this gem - it's a guaranteed mood-lifter!

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil follows the path of so many great 90s family comedy movies of Malayalam and updated it for the new generation. The bRomance between Basil's and Prithviraj's characters is truly the highlight of the movie. When Basil says "Ente Aanandhettan" that's better than all the romantic movies I've seen recently. The comedy of errors in the last act wasn't perfect but it had enough things going on well, that it worked really great. Guruvayoor in Malayalam cinema couldn't be mentioned without Nandhanam and that part was really nicely executed. Non-Malayalis who started watching Malayalam films recently would totally get confused by some of the things at the end.

The Guruvayoor sets were incredible. If I didn't know it was a set, I would've believed it was the real temple where I've visited so many times. Seeing places near Guruvayoor that I know very well was nice too.

I wasn't really impressed with the songs but the way they were visualized was nice. The really sad thing is how underutilized the female characters are when there is space for them to do things. Both Anaswara and Nikhila could have done way more in so many scenes that felt unfinished. Especially Nikhila Vimal is wasted with showing such potential for the character with that intro and plot points. That intro she got was really awesome and a fan inside me was ready to watch her do something but alas, she got to do nothing. It felt like there might have been more that was shot but they couldn't really coherently put it together, so opted to sideline them instead.

But despite all the flaws it had, it was an entertainer from start to finish in a purely Malayali way. Having a houseful responsive audience really do help with these types of films.

Although some of the humor in the movie is slapstick or references to viral reels and class movies, the movie mostly evokes genuine comedy. It starts off quite well with a captivating plot and good writing but gets predictable once the plot points fall in place. Prithviraj and Basil are at their comedic bests. Basil excels in such roles where he comes across as a realistic character we meet in our daily lives. He may be naive at heart but is no way overtly pure or innocent. Prithviraj as Anandan feels like a character we have seen him play before and pulls it of with ease. Anaswara and Nikhila play their roles well if you exclude some of over and under acting respectively. Nikhila in particular has very few lines and comes across as stoic despite having a major role in the movies plot. This is not her fault as the character development is lacking for all characters.

Despite some subpar writing and forgettable songs,"Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil" is a good family watch for the weekend.

Movie focused on entertainment and comedy - but is not perfect or even close to perfect interms of logical consistency, profound story. Message or even screenplay - but was enjoyable nonetheless!

The movie is focused pretty much on the hot and cold bromance and relationship between Prithviraj and Basil - at the cost of the side characters. In a comedy, this could be forgiven - though felt many stellar actors are wasted due to this - mainly Nikila (who apart for a brief window towards to end) was a mute spectator, similarly Jagadeesh, Baiju etc.

The cameo by Yogibabu though was funny - but for those familiar with his Tamil movies would find it pretty flat and un-original - there are 10s if not 100s of films were he has done the same (expression, dialogues, actions all pretty much the same)

The main problem I had was the below average music - none of the songs made any lasting impressions. After watching movie I could not even recollect a single song from the movie !

The film starts off with an incredible bang, delivering a first half that is nothing short of a laugh riot. The initial setup is expertly crafted, replete with sharp writing, well-timed humor, and engaging character dynamics that keep you thoroughly entertained. The direction in this segment is tight, the pacing brisk, and the comedy hits the mark with consistent precision. This is the part of the film that I'd eagerly recommend to anyone looking for a good time at the movies. However, a word of caution is necessary: brace yourself for a noticeable dip in quality as the film progresses into its second half.

After intermission, the movie unfortunately takes a nosedive. The writing loses its earlier sharpness, giving way to a series of poorly constructed scenes that left me cringing in my seat. The once bright and engaging storyline becomes muddled and directionless. It seems as though the writers ran out of steam, resulting in a narrative that drags and feels aimless. The climax, in particular, is disappointingly stretched out, leading to an unsatisfying and gloomy conclusion. What started as a promising journey ends on a sour note, leaving the audience with a sense of unfulfilled potential.

One of the most glaring issues in the second half is the underutilization of Yogi Babu. Known for his impeccable comedic timing and distinctive screen presence, Yogi Babu could have significantly elevated the film had his talents been properly harnessed.

Additionally, the introduction of too many characters mid-way through the film further complicates the narrative. Rather than enriching the story, these characters clutter the plot and detract from the central storyline. The focus shifts erratically, and the film struggles to maintain the coherence and charm that characterized its beginning. This overcrowding dilutes the impact of the main characters, making it hard for the audience to stay invested in their arcs.

In summary, this movie is a textbook example of a tale of two halves. The first half promises a delightful cinematic experience filled with humor and wit, making it a must-watch. However, the second half's weak writing, poor utilization of key talent, and an overabundance of characters derail the film, resulting in a frustrating and lackluster conclusion. If you do decide to watch this film, you might find yourself contemplating leaving at intermission to preserve.

Watched the movie yesterday,the movie is ok.l don't know why people are giving soo much of hype for these movies nowadays. First half of movie,is more entertaining than the second half. There are many funny moments in the film initially with Basil and Prithviraj combo. But as the story progresses,there was some ....lag or logic missing in the movie. The character played by prithviraj could have been more entertaining if it was played by actors like Nivin pauly or soubin, who could handle comedy easily. People expect heroic roles from actor like Prithviraj. The is nothing special about the role played by Yogibabu. Compared to other Basil movies like Janagana mana and falimy,this movie is little bit ...low. The movie is just ' A one time watch'.

I watched Aavesham just before watching this movie, so half my review might be rant on that garbage-fest (Aavesham) - hence I apologize for sounding elitist beforehand. But I consider being able to be especially good at detecting subtlety in humour a great quality in a person and I adore comedy movies that try to engage that subtlety-detection radar... and add in a nice dose of sarcasm and satire for good measure.

This, while not perfect by any means, is a far better movie than that crapfest "Aavesham", and while I see the raving reviews for that crapfest, I don't find the same enthusiasm in the reviews for this movie, which in my opinion, had genuine charm and humour. I re-emphasize my earlier apology for sounding elitist, but it is what it is. Aavesham was crap, this is not. This is an actual good movie.

Prithviraj was great, but Basil is a star. He can make you laugh with the silliest of expressions. The supporting cast did a good job too, and so did the screenwriter and dialogue writer, setting up all those nice little scenes. Of course, it ain't perfect, but it did its job, and made me chuckle, laugh, and feel good.

A light hearted movie with an excellent cast, good script and a lot of fun! I laughed my lungs out. Enjoying a Malayalam movie so much after so long!

And to everyone commenting that the said movie lacks logic, this's a pure entertainer which is supposed to be taken in that sense, where some or most of the characters are little over the top or lack logic.

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie. I watched it in theatres with my family and all of us enjoyed the movie.

It's a must watch and I think we should really encourage such movies because in Malayalam film industry entertainment and repeat value has taken a back seat in the name of realistic content. Nowadays it's the mediocre content which is getting attention just because it has a message or is realistic which is why the number of flops surpassed 80% of the total movies released last year, after all one shouldn't forget that the purpose of movies are to entertain as well.

This movie does 100% justice to that purpose and it's a must watch!

And last but not the least, each one of the cast did a commendable job and the characters were tailor made for the 2 leads especially. Even the newcomers have done a great job in terms of acting!

I've never been bowled over by Deepu Pradeep's scripts - Kunjiramayanam was saved by a 10-minute Biju Menon intervention, Padmini was certainly an odd one, and The Priest was meh. I understand his and director Vipin Das' intention to create a colorful wedding entertainer like in the '90s, but with a premise this interesting and such a talented cast, one simply expects the output to be FAR, FAR BETTER. The music, for starters, is mostly a disappointment. And that's coming from someone who enjoyed Ankit Menon's work in Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey. The writing lets us in on an early twist (which is fairly nonsensical, to begin with) and then proceeds to stretch this one idea into a 2h 10m conflict with flat developments and a flat finish. I didn't find the use of Azhagiya Laila or the Drishyam dialogues to be that funny; maybe, it managed to generate mild chuckles.

I often wonder why the Priyadarshan entertainers of the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s work the way they do, even on an Nth rewatch. Yes, they often came from the smart brains of either a peak Sreenivasan, VR Gopalakrishnan, or Priyadarshan himself. They were beautifully packaged to suit our Malayali sensibilities, with fantastic songs, dance numbers, and a consistent supply of rollicking humor. A film like Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil aspires for the same, and it does seem like it has its share of happy takers. That said, I don't think anything or anyone in the film particularly stood out - including Basil Joseph (who's usually fun in his relatable, relaxed avatar but not quite the case here), Prithviraj (who still struggles in situational comedies), Nikhila Vimal (what a waste; she could've been the real difference-maker here if the writing was better), and Anaswara Rajan (who makes for an absolutely dashing bride, but the character sketch is so puerile). The Guruvayoor temple set design, however, was well done (+1 pt for the obvious Nandanam reference.

Even though the film boasts some reliable names in the supporting cast (like Jagadeesh, Baiju, Siju Sunny, Saafboi, Yogi Babu, and more), none of them get any memorable LOL scenes. It all boils down to bland writing that fails to extract the full potential of an organically funny premise. Vipin Das better get back to his own drawing board, as even from a directorial perspective, I couldn't find many creative decisions worth raving about. I wish folks didn't start branding this the new gold standard for humor featuring a large ensemble. Go and re-watch Vettam for the 78,463rd time, please.

P. S. I'm very clearly in the minority here, and that's OKAY!

Simple story presented in a very very engaging and entertainment manner by vipin das and crew !!

A lot of fresh faces and combo of actors are in it and they done their roles nicely!

Nikhila vimal & anaswara rajan has important characters and they did fine !

Bromance between Prithviraj Sukumaran & Basil Joseph is rollicking and it is very entertaining to watch them in big screen together ,they both rocked and their combo scenes are treat to the audience !

Technical side gave ample support .

Next super hit is loading from Mollywood !

Hilarious entertainment is awaiting near your cinemas !!!

A fun entertainer by Vipin Das, where Basil and Prithvi peak in their comedy combo on screen. The plot itself is funny, so from the beginning onwards, the theatre started laughing. The main attraction of the movie is the music and background music, especially when they use old songs as the background, which syncs with the shots so smoothly. Vipin's reference game is strong, especially the Drishyam reference, the Nandanam reference, and that Kalyanam invitation shot of Prithvi. There are only a few songs in the movie, but each of them blends seamlessly into the core of the movie. After Amar Akbar Anthony, this is the movie that made me laugh for Prithvi's comedy sequences, even though some scenes didn't quite hit the mark. The combination scenes of Siju Sunny and Safboy also worked for me; their screen presence always excited me throughout the movie. I would like to add Joemon's epic performance as well. However, the Yogi Babu scene didn't work for me personally. I was laughing out loud for about 60% of the movie, but after that, it didn't go as smoothly. After all, it's a great watch in the theatre if you enjoy comedy entertainers.

This is just another ootha film from Prvtviraj with valicha(wrotten) comedies. Waste of time and money.

Alcohol promotion is unnecessary and this film should have got A rating.

Basil Joseph could be good director, but he now repeating same act in all films and similar ilicha characters.

For wrotten stupid comedy lovers, this is worth watch. Otherwise this is below average film. More PR work than actually what the film is. People are following the herd.

Honest request, do not watch in theaters. When it releases in OTT, have a casual watch, with some fast forward when you want. Not even a one time watch.

Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil

A fun filled entertainer by Vipindas with many humour elements for keeping the viewers engaged.

The plot of the movie is on a marriage alliance between two families and the chaos and confusions that crops up till the marriage.

Vipindas puts a brief background to all the central characters of the movie in the early first half. We can see the emotional bonding and love for one another between Vinu and Anandettan in the first half and both the families praising about their connection before the marriage. But the situation takes a toss for Vinu,Basils character when he comes to his homeland for his marriage and makes a visit to his gonna be Brother in law, Anandettans house.

Prithviraj shows his darker face to Vinu when he knows about his past relationship. This puts Vinu in a dilemma whether to call off the marriage or fight for his true love for Anjali.

We can see the movie lagging in few scenes in the later half but gets covered up with an engaging climax. We can see many hilarious moments with Vinu and his friends trying to win over Anandettan through their cranky ideas.

Vinu later comes to the realisation that it was not Anandettan alone who he has to win over but many others for a happy married life with Anjali.

Vipindas used references from few movies like Nandanam in the climax portions through dialogues and few sarcastic moments. Vipindas has excelled in creating an atmosphere of a marriage.

It was like a cakewalk for Basil to portray Vinu and his facial expressions and mannerisms gives the audience many avenues for a laughter treat.

Prithviraj's portrayal of Anandan as a loud and impulsive character was simply stunning.

Jagadeesh & Kunhikrishnan made a subtle delivery as father of groom and bride respectively. Yogi Babu,Kanakam,Siju Sunny and Ashwin's performance is worth appreciable.

Special mention to the art director for creating a 1:1 set of Guruvayoor Temple with a divine aura that keeps the audience confused on whether it's a set or the temple in real. Producers have made no compromises on the quality of the movie and that is clearly evident from the time taken for demolishing the set put for the temple alone...2 months 😯. BGM's in the climax scene in the temples also helped to feel the divine atmosphere of the temple.

A must watch movie in theatres for family for a laid back laughter treat and entertainment.

Rating - 3.5/5.

*** A Total Fun Ride Movie *** In his previous movie, Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, director Vipin Das told a social message. Here, he brings out an entertaining movie reminiscent of those by Priyadarshan and Siddique-Lal.

Prithviraj Sukumaran's fabulous performance is backed by Basil Joseph's effortless performance. 👍👍👍

The story of two brothers-in-law, their immense love for each other, and their sudden transformation into the biggest enemies of all time is beautifully showcased by director Vipin Das and writer Deepu Pradeep. 👌👌👌👌

An engaging and fun climax moment. 🎉

Proper blending of songs with the sequence 👌👌👌

Overall, another blockbuster in the Malayalam film industry. 🏆

I successfully wasted my valuable time watching this stupid movie. Vipin Das, you have made a disaster this time. I never expected a talented director is gonna pull something like this on the big screen.

A few comedies were alright but apart from that, there is nothing much in the movie. Prithviraj has improved a lot and that was reflected through his humorous dialogues. Basil is the same as usual. Anaswara was superb throughout.

The final scenes which lead to the climax are some of the worst movie portions I have ever watched and there was no need for many portions in the second half.

Please watch with no expectations and then there is a possibility of getting a Biriyani.

It's a family entertainer. No dirty jokes or obscene scenes or violence. A must watch with your family. Very different from the current stream of black movies that has plagued the Malayalam industry. It's very light on the emotions (does not strain you) and very fast moving. There is no dull moment and always something is happening in the movie.

The only defect (if it is) is the Priyadarshan touch in the climax. But your kids will enjoy it. There are flaws in the second half. Still, it's worth watching.

Love broken Basil is engaged with Anaswara (Prithvi's sister). The two to be brother in law's are in very good terms. Later too many things happen in their lives which leads to a comedy of errors culminating in a happy ending.

You can read this review if you're searching for a logical analysis of the comments rather than just one person's viewpoint. Depending on your point of view, Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil may or may not be a funny movie. However, this little story does not allow one to see changes over time.

Some of the lead characters are unable to stand in their roles because of the direction, and the performers are not involved in multiple situations. Perhaps this is a result of their ignorance of their respective parts in this script. Such errors on a large screen can be the result of a poor screenplay.

Several highly skilled performers appear in this movie, however they don't even interact with the characters or participate in the scenes as the screenplay requires. We find ourselves laughing at some very funny conversations, but we also consider whether it's worth watching again.

If the script calls for songs and choreography, then there shouldn't be any criticism because this portion is quite dull.

The location set was excellent; the finest artwork. And who operated the drone during the film's conclusion?

It's also unclear why the excellent film NANDANAM was referenced in this unreliable screenplay.

But if people prefer these kinds of trash called "movies," they will never take any review into consideration.

This movie is very entertaining and is for all ages. If you are looking for a very light hearted entertaining movie, this is it. It should be watched in the theatre to get most of it. All the cast did a brilliant job, especially Prithviraj and Basil. I went for a movie after a long time. But this movie made it worthwhile. The plot, characters, everything is awesome. Even the actors who did very short roles was amazing to watch. It should be watched as a crowd. It is a family movie. If you can't make it to the theatre, please watch it as a family when it comes to OTT, as you can enjoy it more when watched with everyone But still I would recommend to watch it in Theatre.

The movie feels average, with forced comic scenes and poor song choreography. It's better suited for OTT platforms rather than theaters. The climax scene at Guruvayoor is chaotic and overly long, while unnecessary stunts are irritating. Mixing "Azigiya Laila" with "Nandanam" songs and references feels disjointed. The abundance of characters detracts from the central storyline. Prithviraj's attempts at comedic dialogue delivery, especially referencing "Nandanam," come off as cringey.

Basil Joseph could be good director, but he now repeating same act in all films and similar ilicha characters.

For wrotten stupid comedy lovers, this is worth watch. Otherwise this is below average film.

One of the best comedy pack entertainer from Basil Joseph after his Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey movie performance.

From a hardcore Malayalam movie industry fan, I am from North of India, I would always say, Malayalam Movies > Bollywood Movies.

I am not revealing any spoilers here, just watch the movie and enjoy guys!!

As always, Pritviraj did a great job, I also watched his Goat Life movie which was absolutely stunning. Furthermore, this is a different genre, still his performance was out of the league.

If you guys don't have any movie to watch (yeah, as usual no movies from Bollywood industry lol), you can with confidence go watch this movie in theatre and this won't disappoint you!

Prithviraj miserably fails in comedy scrnes, its a pain to see such forced emotions on him. Others may have done far better. Poor 'modern' 'trendy' songs. Weak story thread. This has all the bad ingredients.

The movie begins well, but soon enough we get the feel if what to expect. My wife was snoring next to me. I took the chance to view till credits started.

Giving 4 stars only for a well done, colourful cinematography. Rest everything is really weak.

Better don't waste your 2 hours.

Go watch the highlights of recently concluded India South Africa T20 final highlights,you will save 1.30 hours.

Good Film. Must watch it from theatre. Basil joseph (vinu) acting excellent. Full comedy family entertainer. It has many to laugh and much more to think . Big thanks to all the people's worked behind this movie. All go watch in theatre and comment down the review below. It is a family movie. First half is full comedy. Second half begins little lag but after some time it came again in the comedy track. Final climax is also made entertaining. In aadujeevitham , prithwiraj made me cry. But in this movie, he made us laugh. Everyone says he can't do comedy. But he proved wrong. This is a best movie.

After seeing the interviews and the reviews from so called reviewers, and the hype it created because of the director- hero combo's next movie after the blockbuster 'Jaya jaya Jayahe', and because of the stellar cast, I was expecting a spectacular fun movie. And, ....alas!

For me, this movie didn't work at all. Seeing the hype, I was about to run to theater to see, but I am happy now as I didn't do so when it released in theaters. I really enjoyed Jaya Jaya Jayahe, however 'GAN' was a disaster for me. I felt that everyone trying too hard to evoke fun everywhere, but nothing makes any impact. Apart from some funny moments in the initial part of the movie, nothing really worked for me in the fun-laugh department.

Overall, a one time watch for me. This is the second super-hit movie that reviewers and everyone praised a lot, that didn't work at all for me... first, Varshangalku Shesham, and now this one...