Aadya Rathri

Jibu Jacob's ambitious comic caper Aadya Rathri (First Night) about a marriage broker who is against romance manages to stay afloat with a bunch of jokes, but in the grand scheme of things, falls flat because of sexism and glorification of revival of old traditions when it comes to matrimony despite Biju Menon's superior performance and his mercuric yet typecast role. TN.

If you are expecting a "Vellimoonga"kind of movie here, then you will be utterly disappointed like me. "Aadya Ratri" has a very loose script with some humor here and there; Felt the movie was made in a rush with a half baked script..

"Aadya Rathri" Malayalam movie Mullakara village on the banks of the lake, it's people, their livelihood and their one and only Manoharan cheettan... That's the one line story, of this comedy drama. If laughter is the best medicine... get ready, wear your comedy cap and prepare yourself for some 'belly-shaking' laughs.... and live longer.. (Maybe). As in 'Vellimoonga, Aanakkallan and Anuraagha Karikkin Vellam' , Biju Menon has enacted his comical stunts to perfection and carried this presentation to success. Biju as Manoharan, is enjoyable, the situational comedies, the timing of the counter dialogues.. all are rib tickling. 8 on 10 for this society satire. A serious message is conveyed, about marriage... 'Consent of the girl is more important than the dowry, during the wedding' Manoharan as the marriage broker, steals the show, with ease. Many comical dialogues are borrowed from other movies, but apt for that situations. Forget about your tensions, just laugh your gut out for 122 minutes... You will feel refreshed.. (Maybe)

A fun filled movie but lack good story.it portrays around a village and the protagonist manoharan. One time watchable movie as some scenes are funny.

A casual watch. Nothing exceptional. Actors = lot of 'em, not utilized to full capacity. Plot = regular story, with nothing much to explore or provide. Saw it on TV; good thing i didn't spend money on theater tickets.