Gandhinagar 2nd Street

Malayalam films in the 80s were replete with films one may classify as social comedies. Kerala has seen a lot of idealism and good social indicators. But it has failed to balance it with pragmatism resulting in promising youth calling an opportunity to get a job as "rakshapettu" (loosely translated as "I've escaped". Kerala economy owes a lot to the sweat and sacrifices of its graduates who have toiled as labourers in the gulf, sending remittances while seeing their family grow in photographs.

This film shows both these aspects in the characters played by Mohanlal and Mammootty, with the focus more being in the circumstances of the struggling youth Mohanlal.

The film conveys the message implicitly layered under comedy and romance. Along with the popular songs and impressive performances by the entire cast, this was a big hit and continues to be remembered even today. It's a light watch - go for it!