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Laila O Laila Movie Review

Name: Laila O Laila Movie Review
Item: Laila O Laila
Rating: 2.25
Author: Smitha Joseph

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Review for the film " Laila O Laila"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 2 Hours 48 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 14-05-2015

Genre: Romance, Drama

Similar To: Anjaam Vedham, Namukku Kodathiyil Kaanam, Tyson Malayalam, Gandharva Jr.

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CAST & CREW

Sathyaraj

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Laila O Laila is a 2015 Malayalam action spy thriller directed by Joshy, and written by Suresh Nair Suresh Nair is an Indian screenwriter and director >> Read More... . The film's music composition was done by Gopi Sundar The precious icon of the Indian music industry, Go >> Read More... , the cinematography done by Loganathan Srinivasan Loganathan Srinivasan is an Indian cinematographer >> Read More... , and editing by Shyam Sasidharan Shyam Sasidharan is an Indian film editor who work >> Read More... . The lead role was played by Mohanlal, with Amala Paul Amala Paul is the super talented star of South Ind >> Read More... , Sathyaraj, Kainaat Arora Kainaat Arora is a model who eventually turned as >> Read More... , Ramya Nambeeshan and Joy Matthew playing supporting roles. The film was produced by Finecut Entertainments.

Plot

Jai Mohan is a man who leads a double life as an NIA agent of the special task force of the Indian government. On one of his missions, he goes undercover in a set-up of the exporting business as a disguise. Jai falls in love with Anjali and marries her against the rejection of his chief. However, one day, Jai is forced to reveal to his wife that he is, in fact, an undercover agent after she follows him in suspicion of having an affair. Meanwhile, the terrorist known as Victor Rana is on the move, and to catch him, Jai’s chief asks Anjali to act as a bar dancer/girlfriend to Victor under the name of Laila. Watch the movie to discover what happens after Anjali agrees to do so and what comes of this dangerous mission.

Star Performance

The lead roles are played by Mohanlal and Amala Paul, which makes it their second time being an on-screen couple since their previous film Run Baby Run Run Baby Run is an entertainment Malayalam show th >> Read More... . Mohanlal has accomplished an astounding feat of starring in over 400 films across all languages, appearing in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada language films. Amala Paul is best known for her versatile acting abilities and for starring in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. Rahul Dev Rahul Dev is an Indian model turned film and telev >> Read More... plays the villain role in the movie opposite Mohanlal. Dev is best known for his role in films such as Mass, Torbaaz, Champion, and many more.

Analysis

Laila O Laila is something you’ve seen before a million times. It has an overpowered protagonist with work and home life conflicts, a damsel in distress and clingy wife, and a cold-hearted antagonist. It is the same thing that has been seen over and over again. The story could have had potential if it was to look at the complicated relationship between Jai and Anjali, but it uses Anjali as a pawn in a larger picture that will benefit Jai in his mission. Moreover, we don’t know much about Anjali, and therefore, it questions why the movie would place her front and center in the title but make her just another tool for Jai.

What’s There?

A veteran director
Standard action sequences
Dance sequences

What’s Not There?

Anything of substance
An opportunity for the actors to shine.

Verdict

Laila O Laila fails to deliver something new to the genre but instead falls back on cliches, tropes, and whatever has been done. There isn’t much substance to the film, and the acting and story do little to help it. If you are looking for something reminiscent of classic Bollywood action that does not do anything revolutionary, and if you want to watch something just for the sake of it, then you can watch this movie.