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A pleasing remake that manages to recreate the essence of the original. A good ride if you haven't watched the original and a decent revisit if otherwise.


A watchable but mechanical remake that rarely escapes the shadow of Bangalore Days.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Bangalore Naatkal is mixed to middling, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a largely faithful remake that works best for audiences unfamiliar with the Malayalam original Bangalore Days. Several critics noted that the film captures the emotional essence of its source material and has genuine moments, particularly in the comedy tracks. However, a recurring criticism is that the treatment feels mechanical and casual, with performances and screenplay failing to generate the connection the original achieved. The consensus suggests the remake is watchable but unremarkable, falling short of justifying its own existence for those who have seen Anjali Menon's version.
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A pleasing remake that manages to recreate the essence of the original. A good ride if you haven't watched the original and a decent revisit if otherwise.
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Overall, this faithful remake, respects that a cinema audience can be both intelligent and mature. Go for it with your family, You will not regret!
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Surprisingly, this remake works to a large extent (if you haven't seen the original, even better), because the director, Bommarillu Bhaskar hasn't made any drastic change to the original script and manages to capture the emotional drama of the scenes.
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Overall, despite its lively storyline, Bangalore Naatkal is let down by the treatment and casual performances. Verdict: This remake might just not sweep you off your feet
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Remakes are never easy and director Bhaskar's Bangalore Naatkal is far from perfect, but the film does have its moments, especially for those who missed the original.
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The Tamil remake is poorly made in contrast— the screenplay doesn't hold your interest, some of the actors' performances are mechanical and you don't connect to the characters. The film is like a soda pop gone flat.
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After watching Bangalore Naatkal, the first question that pecks the mind is that what is the need for remaking films like Bangalore Days and Premam?
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This film is a must-watch for those who haven't seen Anjali Menon's Bangalore Days. With A-list actors, this multi starrer is surely a watchable affair.
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Despite these little pools of teardrops, Bhaskar manages to keep his movie floating on a cloud of joy de vivre. The cousins have a rollicking time in Bangalore -- often forgetting their other relationships. A few twists (predictable though) later, the ends are neatly tied up, though Kanan's life appears a trifle stretched and hurried, much like in the case of Menon's version.
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With the exception of a few jokes, mainly in Kutty's track, Bangalore Naatkal is a faithful remake.
From our readers
2 ratings · user score 7.0
Aaraya and sridivya heavy didnt except a remake movie like this and rana dugubatti killedit bobby simha also??
Credits
Sri DivyaDivya
AryaArjun
Bobby SimhaKarthik
Rana DaggubatiShiva
Raai LaxmiMeenakshi
SamanthaGrace as Prasad's lover
ParvathySarah Elizabeth
Prakash RajGrace's father
Saranya Ponvannan
M. S. BhaskarKannan's father
RekhaSarah's mother
SriranjiniDivya's mother
Pattimandram RajaRaghavan Divya's father
Samantha Ruth PrabhuNatashaTamil films like Bangalore Naatkal