Alappuzha Gymkhana Review: A Week After Release – A Mixed Yet Engaging Experience

 Alappuzha Gymkhana Review: A Week After Release – A Mixed Yet Engaging Experience

Alappuzha Gymkhana, released in theatres on 10 April 2025, has now completed its first week, and the audience verdict is settling in. Directed by Khalid Rahman, known for his work in Thallumaala and Unda, the film opened to mixed-to-positive reviews from both critics and general viewers.

The movie features Naslen K. Gafoor as Jojo Johnson, a boxer navigating personal and professional challenges. Alongside him, Lukman Avaran portrays coach Antony Joshua, with Ganapathi S. Poduwal as Deepak Panikkar and Anagha Ravi as Natasha. The ensemble cast includes Sandeep Pradeep, Franco Francis, Baby Jean, Shiva Hariharan, Shon Joy, Karthik, Nanda Nishanth, and Noila Francy.

On the technical front, the film boasts a collaboration of talented professionals:

• Cinematography: Jimshi Khalid

• Editing: Nishadh Yusuf

• Music: Vishnu Vijay

• Lyrics: Muhsin Parari

• Sound Design: Vishnu Govind

• Art Direction: Ashik S.

• Action Choreography: Jophil Lal and Kalai Kingson

The screenplay, penned by Khalid Rahman and Sreeni Saseendran, with dialogues by Ratheesh Ravi, weaves a narrative that blends drama, local culture, and emotional storytelling. While some felt the screenplay lacked tightness in the second half, others appreciated the strong performances and soulful music. The cinematography, capturing the scenic beauty of Alappuzha, has been widely praised.

If you're a fan of Malayalam movies that explore small-town life with rich characters, Alappuzha Gymkhana might be worth watching in theatres. As the box office shows steady growth, it seems this film is slowly winning hearts.