Bangalore Days (2014)

Out of all the new generation movies that are coming out of Malayalam movie industry, I could easily say this one stands far better. Sweet and gentle enough to be watched with the company of your parents and family while also quirky and young for a movie night with your friends. Unlike any other new generation movies, this does not make you squirm in your seat. In fact I think, you should make your parents watch this movie especially if you are a teen. It has got a lot of meaningful facts that can be shared and is definitely a thought provoker

Fahadh Faasil has time and again proved that he is a force to reckon with when it comes to acting and this movie further establishes this fact. The movie is filled with casts that is powerful and true to their characters. Nobody disappoints you in their roles whether it is Dulquer Salmaan as Arjun aka Aju or Nivin Pauly as Krishnan P P aka Kuttan or Nazriya Nazim as Divya Prakash aka Kunju or even Parvathy Menon as RJ Sarah. Even minuscule roles were polished to perfection like that of Isha Talwar as Meenakshi and Nithya Menen as Natasha Francis.

This movie is both a treasure and pleasure worth watching. The messages were strong along with performances and plot. The comic elements are spot on without being forced or cliché. The other bright spot is definitely the music.

In spite of being a new generation movie, it is not "in your face" and has a clean and effective screenplay. No Bawdy jokes or double meaning dialogs that make you run for cover.

Wait till the very end for a mind blowing twist or plot diversion.

Fmovies: No, its not a bad movie, but its definitely not worth the hype. First things first, the movie is blessed with an awesomely energetic cast. The first 20 minutes were a breeze, thanks to the lightheartedness, the mockery of our Nair Tharavadus and Nivin Pauly, this despite that wedding song (Thun thuna ney na... and than thana ney na... where do you come up with such deep lyrics I wonder!). It feels like Anjali Menon is picking up from where she left us at the end of "Manjadikuru", letting us know what happened to those cousins as they grew up.

The movie follows three (and a half) different story arcs of the three (and a half) main leads connected by their intermittent get-together at Rasta Cafe (I give it to them for their will to drive 50 KMs routinely through the Bangalore traffic for some coffee).

Dulquer plays the cool dude, the biker, the rebel, the go-to guy, the RJ stalker among other things with a look that has become quite a regular with him now. He might soon start getting type cast. But then he carries it off so well. Nivin plays the simpleton trying to get along with the city life. However caricaturish the role and performance, I just loved the character and this was the track I liked the most. Nasriya plays the lighthearted girl who gets into an arranged marriage way too early and to someone who doesn't make it easy, played seamlessly well by Fahad, despite the boring/unconvincing character (and that's where we get the half character and story arc).

Of the 2 other main characters, Parvathy gets a meaty role and plays it to perfection, while Isha gets a role that suits her very well - of looking good and breaking hearts (with none of the innocence of her earlier role in a thattum). And then there is Kalpana who cracks us up in the second half and of course Vijayaraghavan in that one scene where he is only heard...brilliant! Nithya Menon in her cameo is, well, BAD and yes, it does breaks my heart to say that.

Despite the superficiality, the movie entertains in parts, but not as a whole. It stretches so, especially the Nasriya-Fahad track which is the least convincing and boring. Dulquer's track is predictable till the entry of Parvathy Menon. She has a very interesting character to play and without giving away any spoilers, keeps things from going downhill. Coming to the highlight of the movie (to me), its Kuttan, played by Nivin Pauly. That innocent, simpleton who finds it almost impossible to get along with the new lifestyle, the one who gawks at people kissing in public, but can't accept it. The reason behind the mallu hypocrisy which many fail to see.

The movie handles the arranged marriage, the transition of a naive young boy to the city lifestyle and such nuances very well. Music is just about good, the background score though should not have been so obviously plagiarized. Scenes and locations are great, after all, the movie focuses on good looking faces and places. Like my cousin's 5-year old said, "Wow! No garbage on Bangalore roads!!!" You need some serious cinematography talent or CGI to achieve that.

At the end, Bangalore Days, ends up being a Malayalam movie in Bollywood format, a "Dil Chahta Hai" for us. You got the multi star cast, you got the good looking people and locations, you even got the wedding song and dance... its got the works. A"Karan Johar"-ization of Malayalam cinema (of course at a much better quality). You know the kind, where someone, who is seemingly an entry level employee at an I

Bangalore Days opens with a narrative style of Navin Pouli - the story is about 3 cousins and their different temperaments and lives.Though each personality is very different from one other, their bond which is portrayed through an excellent screenplay is what makes the film special. In these days where own families do not support each other when things get tough, this movie portrays how these 3 cousins stay together through thick and thin.

Coming to the characters: Divya/Nazriya - Resilient, sharp witted and independent in the true sense; is exceptional. Her portrayal of how a modern Indian woman is expected to conform is spot on but her free spirit is destined to do much more.

Kutta/Navin - The quintessential small town software engineer, who wants to explore new places, earn money but finally wants a homely girl who will cook for him and serve him.

Arjun/Dilquer - The romeo, the free spirit who doesn't care for rules or perceptions. Extremely impulsive, he does what his heart tells him to do. This character is the glue in the 3 lives, and brings the whole story to life.

Finally, Mr. Das/Fahd - the brooding/depressed/chauvinistic husband who is actually not any of the above but his past has made him who he is today. Well portrayed by Fahd.

The RJ and short appearance by Menon along with all the supporting family members add to the chutzpah of the movie. This movie will make you laugh and cry.

Go watch it, its 3 hours long but you would never look at your watch once and its worth every penny. I give it a 7.5 as some of the sequences could have been more real.

Bangalore Days fmovies. I have never watched any Malayalam movie before as I don't know the language and I hate watching movies with subtitles on.A friend of mine suggested me to watch Bangalore Days and hence I decided to give it a try.Now,after watching,I don't feel disappointed at all. Coming to the story,it is a simple one about three cousins and how their lives have unfolded.I have seen similar movies before but what makes Bangalore Days different is the narration.You get a pleasant feeling throughout the movie.One particular that stands out is when Das and Divya go to meet Natasha's parents. All the lead actors have done justice to their role.Music(both songs and background score)is brilliant and it complements the mood of the film well.It helps audience to connect emotionally with the movie. Overall,there is nothing much to complaint about the movie.The movie's runtime is close to 3 hrs.Wish it could have been trimmed a little bit.But again,you won't complaint as long as you are watching it.It is a good movie and is definitely worth watching

Bangalore Days was a new era for both elders and youngsters. Probably, the enormous cast such as Nivin Pauly, Nazriya, Dulquer, Fahadh Faasil, made this film a blockbuster and 2nd Most Grossing Film in the History of Malayalam Film till that time. Of course, this was the film that New Generation was looking for. This film was almost like Twenty:20 in 2009. Not because of the story, but the enormous cast. The crew of Bangalore Days including Direction and cinematography was outstanding and spectacular. The film, according to me, is outstanding and an entertaining family movie. Gopi Sunder does his job stunningly than he done before for any film.

Why did Meenakshi simply double-crossed Kuttan alias Krishnan P? P? He was a just a poor traditional guy. All genuinely shown tenderness towards that poor guy! DQ, the Great, you are legend like your father. Nithya Menon had a comeback after a short period of time to Mollywood via this film. Parvathy (RJ Sarah) had a amazing comeback after the blockbuster NoteBook. Nazriya Nazim and Fahadh Faasil also done a great job to make this film a blockbuster! Gopi Sunder was amazing, Anjali was extraordinary, Camera was OK.

Adult Film - No | Family film - Obviously | Direction - 9.5/10 | Cinematography - 7/10 | Cast - 10/10 | Make Up - 6/10 | Songs - 9.5/10 | Background Score - 9.5/10 | Story - 9.5/10 | Climax - 8/10 | Art Direction - 7/10 | Location Department - 10/10 | Overall - 8.7/10 | My Rating - 10/10

Bangalore days is full of life. The movie talks about the tale of three cousins who travel to Bangalore in the pursuit of chasing their dreams.