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9/10
Anjali Menon at her best
Hi, I'm from Tamilnadu (Tamilian). I can very much speak & understand Malayalam. One thing I want to highlight a point is that Malayalam Film industry especially in the past one decade has gone to the height of World classics... Anjali Menon's contribution to Malayalam Film industry is one of the remarkable count. Yes, she does it again with Bangalore Days... Kudos to her. I have seen this Movie, yesterday at Chennai. Very pleasant & enjoyable ride.... All the actors did their best. Especially, Fahad Fazil,Dulquar Salman,Nivin Pauly & cute smiling angel Nazriya does their roles perfectly. Once again, Anjali keep rocking. I love to watch all your future movies .... Rgds, Hari. (Your Tamilian Fan from Chennai).
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8/10
A Jovial Romantic Drama Poised With Laudable Performances.
iamggn10 June 2014
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.

The story revolves around the journeys of these three twenty- somethings and how each one of them cops up in accordance to the twists and turns in their individual lives. Because it consists of a prestigious star cast, the expectation bar among the viewers regarding the flick was too high. And let me tell you, it is unmitigatedly worth the hype! The film is incorporated with appreciable transitions, commendable drollery, a congenial run time of 170 minutes and one of the most pleasurable story lines. All these factors bolstered by exquisite performances add to the film's charm fashioning it into a complete package.

Kudos to the person who took the task of assembling such an effulgent movie troupe. Nivin Pauly, as one of the three main leads, was as natural as he could have been. Also, the way he narrates their journey diversifies the script making it even more delectable. Nazriya, as the main female lead is creditable. She is much blessed with the skill of exhibiting emotional scenes and is bound to get better with age. Out of the three leads, Dulquer Salman's portrayal was paramount. Enacting the character of a rowdy biker driven by complex emotions is not a piece of cake, but Salman has hit the spot effortlessly. Fahadh Fasil has been the cream of the crop while enacting his part that of an angry young husband, his performance was just simply flawless! Parvathy Menon as RJ Sarah was like a cherry on the top, she definitely managed to make an impression. Other minor roles played by Isha Talwar and Kalpana were mediocre as well.

Anjali Menon has unambiguously managed to make a hit with her 2nd major directorial venture. Also, a distinguished and wondrous screenplay leaves you mesmerized. Editing and Cinematography departments have definitely aced at their respective jobs. All the locations from Kerala and Bangalore have been impeccably put on the big screen. Music and other background scores by Gopi Sunder too were very much above average.

Summarizing everything, Bangalore days is a perfect blend of meritorious drama, affable romance and rollicking comicality. Lovely is the word for it! People who take pleasure in watching jolly youth dramas and love stories will surely fall in love with this one.
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9/10
Masterpiece
Theceatorshow7 November 2019
I've watched so many films but this movie is quite different and unique.

Amazing writing, Direction, Cinematography and wonderful acting no doubt.

This is the quality of an Indian cinema and everyone should watch this movie once.

Everything is so good, emotional and mesmerizing.

I do not know Malayalam language but didn't feel a language barrier for a single moment.

Must watch movie

Kudos to the whole team of this movie.
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10/10
A Movie with such an emotional depth to restore faith in humanity :)
chettiyar-senthil25 August 2015
This movie restored faith my humanity. That we still care. To treat one another as more important than yourself. Live. Love. Follow your dreams. Passion. Is one of the Cutest Friendship stories. Laughs. I never thought people can be so nice.

I never got bored even for a sec. Every actor has acted so well, with great emotional depth, Even the dog makes u cry. Its been a while since I've seen a movie with such an emotional depth.

I don't usually watch movies of other languages with subtitles, this movie was my 1st. And now I know I shouldn't miss the master pieces, no matter which language they belong to.

#MovieAddict.
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10/10
The One thing You Must Watch.....
AadhKM30 May 2014
Warning: Spoilers
I started to watch the movie with excitement....Every one hated Multistar movies(20-20.christian brothers...).But watching this movie will change that prejudice... Movie starts with slow pace and it become a race of humor,emotions,love.Every one,each one of the character have something special........ Bangalore Days Review The movie starts with Nivin Pauly introducing other characters. Divya (Nazriya), Aju

(Dulquer) and Kuttan (Nivin) are childhood friends, living in Kerala. Their characters also are very different from each other. Divya is a very charming bubbly girl, Kuttan is a very normal guy and Aju a wanderer. Their ambition is to go to Bangalore one day and celebrate life for a few days in the garden city. Certain unavoidable circumstances lead to Divya's marriage with a guy (Fahad) who has extremely opposite character of her. Fahad is a well employed, serious & rough guy who is settled in Bangalore. After wedding Divya moves to Bangalore with husband. Eventually Kuttan and Aju also come down to Bangalore for various reasons. At this moment Fahad has to leave to US for an official assignment which leaves the childhood friends again together in the city where they once dreamed of coming. What happens next is the soul of the movie. The initial combination scenes between the friends are damn funny. Nivin leads the fun parade from the front. His physical transformation to impress Isha Talwar is a fun ride. The film is close to three hours which is too long in Mollywood. The second half starts with a lag and gets interesting towards the twist. Dulquer's love track was dragging but he was too good in his rough avatar and especially in the climax. The bike racing during the climax is excellent. Though Fahad was a bit silent in the first half, was at his best towards the end. All other supporting cast were good. Overall this movie has A HUGE HIT written all over it. Into the technical side, songs are great to listen as well as watch. Nice camera work and top notch back ground music. Excellent script and direction.

Ending was good...Emotional story A MUST WATCH!!!!!!!!
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10/10
The story revolves around the change of events in the life of 3 cousins Kuttan(Nivin),Divya(Nazriya) and Aju(Dulquer) at Bangalore.
vishnuachu231 May 2014
Bangalore Days movie clearly entertains all kinds of age groups with a simple yet interesting storyline never making you check the time. It is a top to bottom fun filled movie with certain good message to the society,certain satirical sequences and moreover with lots to laugh out your brains. Apart from the story lagging a bit after the interval,which it picks up very soon you have nothing to be called negatives. Pairing of actors is done perfectly creating correct combinations. With very good camera work and direction, the movie also attains technical perfection. Songs and Choreography adds up to the merit of this movie. So as a whole its a very entertaining movie which you never want to miss..
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10/10
Just love it
munshi-7701916 April 2018
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.
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8/10
Too good a movie to miss out
chtarunkumar3 January 2016
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
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7/10
There's A Charm In Every Single Factor Except One. ♦ 73%
nairtejas1 June 2014
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Yes, that's right. Since the first poster broke out in March disclosing the brilliant ensemble cast, it had started gathering moss. Anjali Menon fabulously handled her casting and struck the right chord with people who are now looking more for abstract, youth-driven films than boring dramas or idiotic slapstick. Her Manjadikuru failed to impress, but her Ustad Hotel was one hell of a film made right. With Bangalore Days, she not only explores the niceties of film-making but also throws out a vivid picture of how charming movies can be.

I have hardly seen brilliant introductions like this in Malayalam films; Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Ellipathayam says everything it wants to with its starting & ending scenes. The three main characters, played wonderfully by Pauly, Nazria & Salman give a head-start to the plot that revolves around their lives' roller-coaster ride. Partly set in Kerala & Bangalore, the story moves forward as they face life's everyday difficulties. Their friendship is cute.

Then Fahadh Faasil enters the plot and introduces drama. His portrayal is, as always, fantastic. Individual stories pop in as Nivin Pauly effortlessly tries & succeeds in making the audience roar with laughter. His nuanced, slightly effeminate air is brilliant and I loved him the most. Dulquer Salman is raw as a dirt-biker who plays a nomad with no aim in life. As the three tackle their issues of love, marriage, family & the whole game of life, few twists and minor turns enter the scene and enthrall the audience.

Rocky BG score and good songs steer our attention. Cinematography by Thahir is good but not his best while I am still charmed with the overall art department. Supporting cast is very good and the cameos by Nithya Menon & Isha Talwar is laudable. The newcomer is sweet.

The second half is where we realize the ploy: that drama has been converted to comedy without slipping into melodrama. The gap between drama & comedy should always be maintained and that is where Menon fails with Bangalore Days. She tries too smart to induce humor into everything which leaves the brainy part of the audience go numb with gimmicky overture. Then the minor flaws start to stumble out of the cupboard. I am not mentioning those tiny anachronistic goofs, but I wonder why no one noticed that ironically the only Kannada language the film has is mere 2 words that Pauly exchanges with a shopkeeper. About the story: three cousins who happen to be great friends but haven't met in years; their lives are affected by each other's; few ups and downs; they help each other to find the right path; happy ending. Haven't you seen this setup before? Ironically, the characters themselves say that there is nothing like "Happily Ever After" which now makes me wanna question the makers' intentions. "Let us mint some high moolah with the hackneyed story I have, shall we?"

No, we are not that dumb to believe that Bangalorians only speak English or Hindi is a staple language; not to mention how people don't mind locking their lips mid-street. It wonderfully succeeds in tarnishing the reputation of Bangalore, in a way. Then we start to observe the story itself which has fabrications everywhere written on it in the last 30 minutes. All it shows can never happen in real life and people who think can are being fooled. Maybe the imagination got too much out of the box.

The main twist is credible but the ending could've been more polished in order to not make it look like a fairy tale unfolding in a merry ending. This confirms that Menon has her limitations and can only construct a script made out of clichés, stereotype-busters & surrealistic contrivance. But I gotta strain that she does it well. Anyway, the huge amount of humor and for the charismatic visual extravaganza it is, Bangalore Days is one of the very, very, very few films that are both worth watchable & enjoyable.

BOTTOM LINE: Except with the creatively propagandist story, Bangalore Days is a must watch this weekend with friends, family & relatives alike for there is not a single factor that prevents you from being entertained. Recommended!

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES
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8/10
Each Maalyalam movie is a different experience, Bangalore Days was no different and a great experience that too!
sukanya-samy9 July 2014
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.
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7/10
A Love-Hate Story; Loved the Bangalore, Hated the "Days"
rajesh-ravindran29 August 2014
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 IT services firm (which has a training center at Mysore...now which one was that?) but lives in a fully furnished Confident group ka flat, all ALONE (no roommates and no scope to share rent). He hasn't even been onsite yet!! Since when did they start paying so well??? Come on guys, please set realistic expectations. Anjali Menon, you should make more responsible movies. Now, how am I gonna explain to my relatives that we don't live like that here! Finally, did I like the movie? Well, I've got a love-hate thing going for "Bangalore Days". Loved that someone attempted a decent "Dedication to Bangalore from a Malayalee" and Hated that they deviated mid way. Loved the cousin camaraderie and Bangalore parts, Hated that it turned into a candy-floss, cliché' ridden, Bollywood-ization of Malayalam Cinema. Loved the Nivin Pauly character and the half-decent Dulquer track, but absolutely Hated the Nasria story.
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4/10
Overrated
Thrishoolin31 January 2015
Seriously, this movie is overrated. Nothing really happens in this movie. We've got three cousins and we're shown how they're spending their time. Each of them have got problems of their own and they try to sort it out. The acting is sub par with the only good performance done by Fahadh Faasil. Nivin pauly tries hard in comedy but does not succeed much. Dulquer tries to look menacing but does not come up to the mark. Nazriya is really bad. The story turns melodramatic and songs are there for no reason. Songs were actually good, but there is no context for these songs in the movie. And what's with putting the setting as Bangalore? Seriously, this story could've taken place in any of the cities of India. Kochi would've been fine. I won't say this is a complete failure. It is only overrated. If you have nothing else to do and is ready to see a movie which is all style and no substance, then watch this movie.
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10/10
Bright and shiny
merrilanil4 November 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.
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10/10
Wow!
kramkumar3 January 2020
I just stumbled across this movie on Amazon and I can't stop thinking about it. I am now trying to figure out how to watch every movie by Anjali Menon. Incredible cast, story and direction. And the cinematography had me longing for Bangalore. Kudos!
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9/10
Desires last 60 days; lust 30
faroukgulsara28 July 2020
The stories of the silver screen and fairy tales make us believe that it is worthwhile to grasp that one chance at love. They convince us that it the single most crucial fight that one has to win. Overcoming that would translate to eternal bliss. It is happiness afterwards, forever and ever. Err... wrong answer.

In a very entertaining way, combining the scenic backgrounds of Kerala and Bangaluru, as well as the pleasing youthful features of the good looking actors, the story tries to tell us in a subtle way that it is not all hunky-dory when and especially after one finds love. It is an eternal struggle to keep the flames alive. Even if the ember stays aglow, there are too many interferences that threatened its harmony. In modern living, with the relaxation of rigid social restrictions that used to prevail and the scream of empowerment, no one can be pinned down anymore. Everybody is free to do what he (or she) wants. Is that daring to be different, to empower oneself, defiance to status or plain lazy to uphold the age-old agreed norms that rock the whole fabric of marital bliss? Or is it that the desire to defend the holy institution of marriage that makes one overlook or tolerate the many imperfections of the other?

The story revolves around three cousins (Kuttan, Arjun and Divya) who are close as thick as thieves sharing an unforgettable childhood and the same sense of humour.

Arjun, a son of an army man, went wayward after his parents divorced. We get the sense that he attributes his failure in life to his parents' separation. From a top student, he ended up being a dirt-bike racer and an occasional mechanic. His love interest turns out to be wheelchair-bound paraplegic. The positive thing about the film is the paraplegic character actually had a positive. Unlike a typical India movie where a far from 'perfect' person will usually sacrifice her life, here she is paved the way for a possible happy experience.

Happy forever and ever?

Kuttan is a goody-two-shoes who followed all the pointers given by his parents and is a software engineer. One day, Kuttan's father disappeared from their home. He left a note citing his desire to find peace and purpose in life. A subsequent letter clarifies that he actually must be enjoying himself in the laid back beaches of Goa, away from the smothering of his wife, Kuttan's mother. Kuttan also realises that his mother, though meaning well, could be quite a pain in the neck when she moved in with him.

Meanwhile, Kuttan is also finding love, naively thinking that a nice traditional Kerala girl would be ideal. His first love, a stewardess, proved disappointing. She used him to get back to her ex-boyfriend!

Divya, the only female of the trio, undergoes an arranged marriage to Shiva. After the wedding, Shiva and Divya move to Bangalore. By a twist of fate, her cousins land up in Bangalore. Divya soon discovers that her husband is far from intimate. Their marriage goes through a tailspin. Soon it is found that Shiva keeps a dark secret from his past.

The rest of the story is in trying to tie up everybody's life to a resolution and a happy ending. Inserted subtly into scenes are cryptic messages which tend to answer itself. One visible message is how Indians tend to parrot Western's way of dressing and embracing their culture while the Westerners look highly at the Indian way of living and cannot wait to immerse into them.

At the end of the film, Kuttan, who was looking out for a typical Bharat Natyam dancing Malayalee with long pleats for matrimony, found one in Michelle, a Caucasian girl fitting the above description!
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10/10
Bangalore Days today na everyday
krishnaholla8 April 2021
If I'm sad I'll watch Bangalore days Happy I'll watch Bangalore days neutral I'll watch Bangalore days I can watch this movie anytime everytime without getting bored.
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9/10
Different movie-
krmaheshvit27 September 2017
In the beginning, I couldn't much understand where the story was heading, but eventually it started feeling good. Had the feeling of watching a movie that I could relate myself with, after a long time. ANd thats probably why I loved the movie.Comedy was something I really loved. All of this, after I watched the movie with subtitles(I don't know Malayalam). And I can't imagine how I would have felt had I known Malayalam. Edit: I have watched this movie three times, three days in a row, which has never happened for me with any other movie. The more I watched it, the more I am loving it.
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9/10
"Lovely, soft & heart warming film"
titonsahashuvo27 May 2019
It gives me indescribable pleasure. It's really a very soft, lovely & romantic film. The musics were also very good although I didn't get them clearly! Acting was good by the role characters. The best thing here is the plot & the flow of the moments. It also provides some little good messages regarding life. I had not been little bored watching it. It touched my heart. Best one!
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6/10
Not worth the hype
Bhomiq29 January 2020
There are people who review that this movie changed their life and restored hope. I don't get it. This movie is not worth the hype. Like yes, it's a good entertainer and something people can relate to and yeah, I liked it but it definitely didn't do any sort of miracle work for me. The plot is nice and different-something that we don't usually get in Malayalam movies but it doesn't deserve a 10. It's a decent flick that makes you smile at the love the characters have for each other and the simplicity of the story but it's a movie that can only be watched once. It sticks in your mind, sure, but only for a short while. It's a good movie with great acting (and amazing songs) but not one that leaves a lasting impression. It's good to watch if you're bored and wanna kill time.

Oh, but Nivin Pauly was the best part of the whole movie. Just saying.
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10/10
it is an amazing movie
elzapynadath25 July 2014
dulquer is sooo cute,...he acts sooo well ..the movie is directed by anjali menon. all stars are amazing especially nasriya ,nivin pauly and dulquer..fahad acts really well..nivin pauly was creative ..there should be more movies like this.. parvathy was amazing I LOVE DULQUERS ACTING skills....dulquer is soo cute dulquer is soo cute dulquer is sooo cute,...he acts sooo well ..the movie is directed by anjali menon. all stars are amazing especially nasriya ,nivin pauly and dulquer..fahad acts really well..nivin pauly was creative ..there should be more movies like this.. parvathy was amazing I LOVE DULQUERS ACTING skills....dulquer is soo cute dulquer is soo cute
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6/10
Not as good as 8.3
vikaskundbi14 November 2020
This is clearly a overhyped movie, its good but not great, when i see kumbalangi nights gets the same rating as this film, i dont understand on what basis people give banglore days a 9,10 rating, for me it's clearly a 6.
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5/10
Title of the movie is just a cheap marketing strategy
preetham-navale10 January 2020
I like the movie but overrated and what makes me furious is the name of the movie Why name it Bangalore Days when the movie doesn't have any essence of Bangalore or the locals in it. The title could have been anything like.. Golden days, college days, etc. This movie is a total insult to Bangalore. Just a cheap strategy to get more viewers.
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8/10
Bangalore Days is a feel good romantic entertainer that's definitely worth the wait and a worthwhile watch
pgp0071 June 2014
There is a reason why movies still work and entertain such a massive audience, for 2 hours you can get lost in the world created by its crew and listen to a story told to you as it unfolds right in front of your eyes. It's an escapist fantasy that lets you forget your problems and be concerned about someone else's for a while. Director-Writer Anjali Menon's latest ensemble movie is a power house of star studded chemistry between its actors. Often her frames linger around the beauty of a city thriving with a mixture of culture and modern architecture that Bangalore itself becomes a character in the movie. Mixing new generation faces with those of veteran actors, she succeeds in creating a dynamic family tree with emphasis on issues like westernization, generation gap, youth - their struggle and then of course the romance. The three cousins well portrayed by Nivin, Dulquer and Nazriya offer enough to laugh, to think and to be concerned about. Often their acting dips a bit but nonetheless the chemistry keeps it going and interesting. Dulquer is very much the emotional centre of the film, Nivin provides the occasional comic relief and Nazriya is a mixed bag. Isha Talwar also gets enough screen time to showcase her beauty. Parvathi plays an RJ with a charming style and wonderful heart, as for Nithya Menen, she plays a small but pivotal role and last but not the least, Fahadh Faazil is as good as usual, playing a conflicted man with deep secrets. Its a visual treat to see all these actors and big names under one roof and definitely fuels the commercial crowd puller that its intended to be. But overall it all seems to feed into Dulquer's storyline. It's evident that the actors had more fun on set rather than as characters. The trio's chemistry is well written and keeps the audience engaged. The parallel timelines keep you interested to know what's happening with the other characters while you're watching one's story. One of the best moments in the movie is when Nivin and Isha meets for the time and something magical happens. It lights up a part of your heart and hits a nostalgic sweet spot. Equally beautiful is the brilliant cinematography, kudos to Sameer Thahir for the excellent work. Gopi Sunder has done a decent work too. There are no big plot twists here, but Anjali does drop enough narrative curve balls in between to keep things refreshing. There are some narrative glitches and unexplained plot holes, but the one thing I found particularly disturbing was the anti climactic ending to Nivin and Isha's storyline. At times it's similar to Dil Chahta Hai, but overall the performances of the actors make up for it. Watch out for Kalpana and Pravathi who have done a great job with their subtle expressions. It's a celebration of the medium, watching all these actors portray their larger than life roles together makes it a definite treat to watch that we can look past some of its mistakes and narrative contradictions. And it will be a long time from now that we will see such impeccable casting in a movie. All said, the movie ends with a charming "happily ever after" - wrapping up all the story lines. Overall Bangalore Days is a feel good romantic entertainer that's definitely worth the wait and a worthwhile watch.

Overall Rating : 8/10
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8/10
Bangalore days, a great entertainer, perfectly blended with emotions, passion, dreams, romance, positivities, family relationships etc … The impact would linger on for sure
binducherungath2 June 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Please read my review at http://moviereviewsbybinduc.blogspot.in/2014/06/bangalore-days.html

Bangalore Days, a very youthful, vibrant, peppy and entertaining movie by director Anjali Menon. She has tried to beautifully capture various individual behaviours / perceptions, lovely camaraderie / friendship among cousins, positive outlook towards life in spite of personal hiccups / challenges, individuals having different outlook towards a situation, passion to fulfill one's dreams etc. She has successfully justified various characters. The beauty of Anjali's work is that she has not tried to be preachy, but makes us believe that every individual has their own frame of reference i.e. perception towards life. Anjali facilitates us to think that it would be unfair to justify a particular outlook towards life / things, rather every individual has a reason / logic behind his or her choices. The title is almost justified with all the three main protagonists landing up in Bangalore and the twists and turns happening in their lives in this city, which is the utopia every Malayali youngster wishes to escape to in search of his dreams (as projected in the movie).

The movie begins with the narration of Kuttan aka Krishnan PP (Nivin Pauly), a techie, who is in midst of a job interview and grabs the offer to join at Bangalore after completing his training at Mysore. He is a hard-core Malayali at heart, who loves everything about Kerala. Then he introduces his cousin vivacious and bubbly Kunju aka Divya Prakash (Nazriya Nazim) who aspires to pursue MBA from IIM and then be an entrepreneur. Another cousin carefree Aju aka Arjun (Dulqar Salman) is shown to have the courage to create his own rules of life, who pursues his dreams passionately, whether it is to be a graffiti-artist, or bike- racing or repairing the bikes / vintage cars. Kuttan, Kunju and Aju have great bonding since childhood, who took different paths after school, but yes, their relationships remained intact. If Kuttan is shown as traditional Malayali guy who wants Kerala touch in every aspects of his life, Aju is projected as a rebel who doesn't believe in giving answers to anyone, but he creates his own sets of questions and answers, Kunju is traditional enough to bid adieu to her IIM dreams and get married for parents' sake to Das (Fahadh Faasil), yet assertive enough to get her due share in relationship. A beautiful song 'Mangalyam' is there when Kuttan, Aju and Kunju dance together during Kunju's marriage celebrations. They look so good together. Ultimately, all three of them reach Bangalore: Kuttan for his IT job, Aju for his bike-repairing assignments, and Kunju shifting from Kerala to Das' apartment in Bangalore after marriage. Das is a workaholic, who loves his own privacy and remains confined to himself most of the time. Kunju is just opposite, and extrovert, full of life and adaptive as well. Das seems an odd man out amongst Kunju, Kuttan and Aju. Whenever Das goes for outstation trips, three of them just hang out together and have a blast. Lot of light hearted as well as great moments are shown in the movie viz. Aju, Kuttan and Kunju teasing each other, Kuttan's fantasies about falling in love with the Malayali Airhostess Meenakshi (Isha Talwar), Kunju inviting almost all the neighbours for tea at home, RJ Sarah (Parvathy)'s compering with lot of positive messages for the listeners, Aju falling in love with the positivity of Sarah and his effort to surprise her with his impulsive visit to the studio etc. Anjali has definitely taken a very realistic and balanced approach in this movie. When there are so many light moments in the movie, every character is also shown facing a few challenges of their own viz. Aju's impulsiveness and brash attitude, Das not being able to get over his past of Natasha (Nithya Menon), Kunju's disappointments and void in her life due to stoic Das, Kuttan's failed relationship, Das not being able to move on in his life (his past plays a pivotal point in the movie), Shobha (Praveena, Kunju's mother)'s obsession towards astrology etc. Rather every character is a story in itself. Certain serious instances viz. marital disharmony is also projected very lightly viz. Kuttan's father wanting to breathe after suffocating for years in marriage and mother wanting to break free from the confines of a small village and to enjoy the excitement of living in cities or even abroad. Script has fabulous humour to project partners having different perspectives and outlooks. The movie has ensemble cast who have given magnificent performances. All of them fit in so well with their characters.
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9/10
Bangalore Days will be loved for its moments!
ranjith-n031 May 2014
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With the narrative role to his credit, we are introduced to Kuttan (Krishnan P.P)- the perfect naadan chekkan. Right from the start where he shows off his brilliant interview skills he rolls out his character's charm with ease. We are introduced to his world, Aju (Arjun) and Kunju (Divya). The three make a perfect gang, making us wonder if the long shots were actually candid talks among them. The detailing to each character is very impressive. Fahad is perfect in the role of a husband with a crushed past. The subtle yet stunning moments of warmth sum up the movie. The other ladies, Parvathy, Isha and Nithya Menen have done their part well. The story is a perfect setting for a multi- starrer with most of their roles weighed equally. The movie makes a mark in handling its emotional quotient and this is where Anjali Menon's script wins. Each track, irrespective of its gravity in the whole story, is handled exceptionally. The script, wins big time. The editing is almost perfect,the cinematography is excellent and the shots do a perfect job in complementing the emotions. The writing is almost flawless as there is no scene that can be considered as too excess to be dropped. The music is another major strength of this charming movie, with a peppy background score.

Overall, Bangalore Days is a youthful modern entertainer that celebrates love and life.
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