Gaganachari

This is the first ever full fledged sci-fi mockumentary ever in Malayalam and been hearing about this film since it got featured on so many international film festivals and I can tell you this one was genuinely worth it. You've got to have an open perspective considering the budget of this movie. If you can get your head around the low budget CGI shots you won't feel anything odd about this genre debut from Arun Chandu.

The cast seems to be pretty perfect for this type of story telling. The background scores are pretty captivating however I could sense the resemblance to a lil bit of daft punk and old mohanlal movies here n there.

The script and character enactment are all solid , as a whole the director , cast n crew have managed to pull a good one here. I would definitely recommend this movie to any malayali who likes sci-fi/fantasy.

It had a solid run in theatres and made some good noise in film circuits. Strangely, it slipped onto OTT without much noise. Yet, it was inevitable that I'd miss it once it was available on OTT.

This is a science fiction story set in the 2040s, focused on three bachelors living in a building while the rest of the world is in shambles. A female alien comes to stay with them, making their lives even more complicated.

It's unlike any science fiction you may have seen so far. The movie doesn't take itself seriously, yet it portrays a world transformed by humanity's exploitation of nature, grounding its absurdity with a sense of real-world consequences. It takes a while to understand what's happening on screen, as the plot unfolds through gags within a dystopian setup.

Ganesh Kumar is seen in a never-before avatar, and he absolutely nails it. Gokul Suresh is decent in parts, though he overacts in multiple sequences. Aju Varghese handles his role well, while Anarkali Marikar as Alien maintains a poker face throughout as the character demands, which she does effectively. John Kaippali, in a limited role, adds beautifully to the chaos.

This is an experimental movie, and it should be viewed with that lens. The cinematography cleverly captures the tone, and with just the right amount of graphics, the movie is made surprisingly believable. The usage of real life anecdotes or materialistic things in futuristic setup was interesting. However, the runtime feels a bit lengthy, and trimming it could have helped create a crisper narrative. The comedy works in the film's favor, and the song during the end credits-a rap-adds an interesting touch.

Once again, Malayalam cinema tries something new and does it well. With a low budget, they've managed to churn out a decent film. Watch it for a different experience, with logic set slightly aside.

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If you love malayalam movies and if you are looking for something different, Gaganachari is a must watch.

In my opinion Gaganachari could be seen as South Park special fused with Rick and Morty theme. What that entails is a movie with over-the-top satire, pop-culture references and layered societal commentary. The movie is a testament to director's (Arun Chandu) vision and execution as the movie makes use of GenAI skillfully to remain within the constraints of a tight budget. Hats off to the producer (Ajith Vinayaka) for taking the risk to produce such an experimental movie (SciFi, Alien, Sattire, 4:3) knowing well this will mostly fail. This is precisely we should encourage such content as it is bold, fresh and sets a precedent. If such advents do not get any recognition, we will be stuck in the past. The movie is certainly not for everyone but underneath the main plot the movie offers depth and ton of Easter eggs. The movie is ahead of it's time and is sure to have a cult following just like Devadhoothan Churuli, BigB, etc. Special mention to Meraki, Bava and Sankar Sharma. Hats off and I cannot wait to see your next product.

Gaganachari scores high in how it treats its familiar (yet experimental, for Malayalam) plot, garnished with a heavy dose of pop culture references, making it palatable for both 90s and 2000s kids. The sci-fi mockumentary packaging, which I only remember from a recent Krishand film, looks and feels fresh. The humor flows organically, even when a few writing misses occur in the second hour. The cast is terrific-each fitting their respective roles to the T. Gokul Suresh is surprisingly good as the lovestruck loser Allan, and so is Anarkali Marikkar as Alieyamma. Ganesh Kumar and Aju Varghese bring in the laughs with their one-liners, making even generic events like dinner, sleep, and meditation look entertaining.

There is overuse of AI but it's understandable given what the makers were trying to achieve here. Ultimately, what we see and hear on screen, looks incredibly believable for its given budget, and that's what should matter at the end of the day. The socio-political subtext is also played for laughs, and I particularly enjoyed the writing (and visual) choice of painting Kerala in a greenish excess, as opposed to the typical dystopian desert shades. Sankar Sharma's music also adds zing to the proceedings. I'm unsure if the sequel (or is it a spinoff?) holds the same level of potential given it'll be a star-led vehicle, but we'll just have to wait and see. Good work, Arun Chandu!

The surreal mix of post-apocalyptic dystopia and absurd comedy might feel overwhelming for some, but it's also what makes this film memorable.

Can't think of any other mollywood flick that makes use of such multi-genre possibilities.

Bleakness of a post-apocalyptic world meets the light-heartedness of satire and mockumentary, creating a film that's as unpredictable as it is unsettlingly hilarious.

It's both absurdly entertaining and uncannily insightful, offering viewers a chance to lose themselves in a world that is as bizarre as it is reflective of our own.

It's a landmark movie in Malayalam for sure and is going to be discussed and analysed in future.