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Malayalee from India

1 May 2024Malayalam2h 38m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 6 scored reviews · 3 not rated

Nivin carries a politically ambitious but narratively scattered comedy that loses its way.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Nivin Pauly's screen presence
  • Criticised: weak disjointed screenplay writing

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What 9 critics are saying

Critical consensus on 'Malayalee From India' is largely negative to mixed, with most reviewers finding the film undermined by poor writing and unfocused execution despite its political ambitions. Several critics acknowledged the film's earnest political commentary as a point of strength, but noted that shallow, disjointed scripting prevents it from landing with meaningful impact. Nivin Pauly's screen presence and performance is the most consistently cited saving grace across reviews. Common criticisms include an overstuffed narrative, tonal loudness, and a failure to cohere the film's multiple themes into a satisfying whole.

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Critic reviews (9)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Ottplay

    Film review ·

    Just like his previous outing Jana Gana Mana, Dijo Jose Antony hooks the audience with melodramatic sequences to deliver a timely message wrapped in humour and entertainment.
  2. TimesNowNews

    Film review ·

    An earnest satire that loses the plot with too much stuffed in.
  3. KoiMoi

    Film review

    Despite its earnest intentions, 'Malayalee From India' falls short of realizing its full potential. The film's disjointed script and overstretched duration dampen its impact and engagement. While Nivin Pauly shines with his charismatic portrayal, the overall narrative structure feels disjointed due to the attempt to balance multiple themes and genres.
  4. India Today

    Film review ·

    ...a film that is on point with its political commentary. But, the shallow writing in the screenplay makes it a middling film.
  5. Indian Express

    Film review

    Dijo Jose Antony's Nivin Pauly-starrer Malayalee From India is loud, irritating and underwhelming and serves as a reality check for Malayalees amidst the recent flurry of successful films. The film is marred by subpar writing that fails to resonate with viewers, let alone provoke reflection, with disjointed moments that fail to coalesce into a cohesive narrative.
  6. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    Malayalee From India is disappointing and is not the comeback that the talented Nivin Pauly deserves. Though Nivin Pauly performs with all his heart, it's not enough to save the film, as the script is poorly written and the execution is below average.
  7. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    For, other than the strength of the politics that they attempt to convey and Nivin Pauly's screen presence, there is not much that can hold this film together convincingly.

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