Gaganachari

Initially, I approached "Gaganachari" with skepticism, but the film pleasantly proved me wrong. This alien Sci-Fi thriller emerged as one of the best in Malayalam cinema, captivating me with its engaging narrative and impressive execution.

With a unique blend of intrigue, suspense, and emotional depth, "Gaganachari" successfully explores the complexities of human relationships amidst an extraterrestrial backdrop. The film's well-crafted storyline, paired with impressive visuals and convincing performances, makes for an immersive viewing experience.

Overall, "Gaganachari" is a hidden gem in Malayalam Sci-Fi, defying expectations and delivering a thrilling ride. If you're a fan of the genre, this film is definitely worth watching.

This is the first ever full fledged sci-fi mockumentary ever in Malayalam and been hearing about this film since it got featured on so many international film festivals and I can tell you this one was genuinely worth it. You've got to have an open perspective considering the budget of this movie. If you can get your head around the low budget CGI shots you won't feel anything odd about this genre debut from Arun Chandu.

The cast seems to be pretty perfect for this type of story telling. The background scores are pretty captivating however I could sense the resemblance to a lil bit of daft punk and old mohanlal movies here n there.

The script and character enactment are all solid , as a whole the director , cast n crew have managed to pull a good one here. I would definitely recommend this movie to any malayali who likes sci-fi/fantasy.

The surreal mix of post-apocalyptic dystopia and absurd comedy might feel overwhelming for some, but it's also what makes this film memorable.

Can't think of any other mollywood flick that makes use of such multi-genre possibilities.

Bleakness of a post-apocalyptic world meets the light-heartedness of satire and mockumentary, creating a film that's as unpredictable as it is unsettlingly hilarious.

It's both absurdly entertaining and uncannily insightful, offering viewers a chance to lose themselves in a world that is as bizarre as it is reflective of our own.

It's a landmark movie in Malayalam for sure and is going to be discussed and analysed in future.

An unprecedented experience in the Malayalam film industry. Gaganachari is a futuristic experimental product. Creativity on a peak level. Change is here. The crew behind the screen had done beyond meritorious work especially the art team. And the cast cannot be left unspoken. Performance by Gokul, Anarkali and moreover Ganesh sir was promising than before. Aju Varghese has done it again. The soothing background score gets you immersed into the vibe. An admirable movie, still not so acceptable by all of the audience. A heartfelt appreciation for the brave efforts. Longing for more from the team.

A very good attempt at a proper sci-fi satire rooted in Kerala. The dystopian United States of Kerala with the overgrown vegetation over the buildings was set up pretty nicely. All the Malayalam pop culture references were so fun to watch, and the updates given to some were definitely the most laugh-out-loud moments. Gokul Suresh's dialogues referencing his father were also really great. But it meant that this was primarily for the 90s kids. If the comedic aspect of Gokul Suresh's character was reduced, I would've painfully felt like relating to that character, but I don't want to that much, lol. The use of traditional murals to playfully convey some ideas and the ending twist etc made its satiric approach work really great. The insistence on rituals and their powers at that point, the lies, the murals etc can be read together as why our society is like this today. The visual effects were great for what it is, but the extensive use of AI images is a turn-off for me. Even in music, there was a very derivative quality to it that I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be references or not.