Still from ‘Alappuzha Gymkhana’. Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube
In boxing, dodging a punch is probably important as a landing. Filmmaker Khalid Rahman clearly knows one or two things about this stolen technology, which he portrays in his fifth film so well staged in boxing, Alappuzha gymkhanaLike a skilled boxer, he gradually develops a compulsion to make a sports film, especially one that revolves around boxing. In doing this, he also breaks the expectations associated with him after the inventor ThallumlaThis is not surprising, however, anything is hardly common for all his five films.
The attempt to break Clich in a sports film is an attempt filled with risks, because it also means that the emotional high and cheap adventure do not go with that easy path with an endless supply of adventure. Alappuzha gymkhana Later does not do much much, but makes with a reliable story that spare an idea for those who do not bite to win. The film is written in such a way that we do not want it to think that we do not want it in any other way.
The initial view of Jojo Johnson (Neston) and his gang, which all failed in twelve of the class, set tone for the film, in a way, for the next trick, celebrating their failure. Easy cameradari and humor between this band of friends, it seems that they all grew together, run a good part of the film. They give and take friendly jobs and enthusiastically fall into the same hole they have dug for themselves. The decision to learn boxing to secure sufficient grace marks for higher studies is such a decision. They are at the level in life where mistakes are bound to find out what they want to do with the rest of their life. The film reflects that feeling, and it probably helps it to be clear from normal paths.

‘Alappuzha Gymkhana’ (Malayalam)
Director: Khalid Rahman
Mold: Nahlean, Anaga Maya Ravi, Ganpati, Baby Jean
Order: 140 minutes
Story: After failing the twelve exams of his class, a group of youth raises boxing to achieve grace marks, but it is going to be a different struggle.
While people take up most of the screen space, obviously less efforts have gone to the female characters – except in boxer Natasha (Anaga Maya Ravi), which reminds one of the ‘Dancing Rose’.Sarpatt Parabarai By converting the boxing ring into a dance floor. Jimshi Khalid’s camera converts boxing bouts into a visual treatment, with editor Nishad Yusuf, who died in his head, excluded one last memorable work. For a boxing film, not much blood is left on the screen. The film has more fun and joy than blood. Vishnu Vijay, who gave part of magic ThallumlaMade songs that make a good gel with boxing training and mood of matches.


Still from ‘Alappuzha Gymkhana’. Photo Credit: Think Music India/YouTube
Nahlan has made remarkable progress due to being a puffs-loving boy Thanar Mathan Dinangal On the strength of his performance, partly to anchor a film. But almost all the youth – whether this rapper baby gene or Ganpati or Sandeep Pradeep or Franco Francis or Shiva Hariharan or Anaga – have pulled out the demonstrations that make the film an attractive watch. This may also be a reason that the film works when it reduces specific expectations from a hero or climax.
Alappuzha gymkhana It will be remembered more for artistic surprises created than the punches to be fielded. Sometimes, you do not require punch to create an effect.
Alappuzha Gymkhana is currently running in theaters
Published – April 11, 2025 12:04 pm IST