Halal Love Story

Its something very new. Some people might get irritated. People who are not open minded won't be able to enjoy it. Those who are not secular, this is not something for you. This is local, a malabari version of some views. It's different its good. But could have been better within the limits

Great performances by Grace Antony, Joju George, Sharafudeen, Indrajith, and the other character actors as well. Casting has been done well as well.

Subtle and original humor all through the movie.

Against the backdrop of humor, sudden presentations of problems in the characters' lives has been done naturally and convincingly.

While the movie seems to take it's time presenting humor with the process of shooting, it suddenly gets into deeper aspects of actor training, and leverages that to get into the actual life of the characters.

Context of the movie has a very specific islamic background, and hence there is a certain lack of universal reach from that perspective as compared to Zakariya's previous movie "Sudani from Nigeria" which had much more access.

The relationship theme choice is unique and impressive. It is mostly a political satire, and hence is not as much heart as Sudani, but definitely a crafty and original venture from Zakariya. Some of the material from the making process of Sudani has most likely made it's way into the theme of Halal.

It is a family entertainment comedy film. Film is based on a story of school master from a semi Orthodox community who like to take a movie. The movie presenting the challenges he faced in comedy way.

A beautiful story woven around simple people.. creates a refreshing impact. Though it seemed a wafer thin story line but director got the grip tighten post interval. The similarity between "Sudani from Nigeria" is striking since the directors take on human relationship has been the forte of this movie as well. Special mention of the growth of sharfuddin as an actor is awe inspiring. Rest of performances by the supporting cast is commendable to.

This one from director Zakariya is a feel good comedy movie with a good cast and crew.It efficiently portrays simple human lives beautifully. The movie served as a portrait with realistic human emotions. The best thing about this movie is its short run-time of just 2 hours...and this helped in balancing the absence of a powerful script. Zakariya has done a fine job.Indrajith,Sharafudeen, Grace and Joju George have also done commendable work.