Ankarajyathe Jimmanmar

Ankarajyathe Jimmanmar Story: Prakashan wishes to be a filmmaker. He leaves his wife and kid behind in the village and goes to Kochi to meet his friend Kichu, who, he believes, has earned a name for himself in the industry.

Ankarajyathe Jimmanmar Review: Can putting together a handful of decent actors alone ensure that a film would become interesting? Ankarajyathe Jimmanmaar is the latest proof as to how a sensible story deftly directed and entertainingly presented is the primary element any movie needs first, to win the audience. Ankarajyathe Jimmanmaar had promised some entertaining moments through its recent teasers and songs, but none of them translate into anything qualitative in the cinema hall.

Being a talented dramatist, Prakashan’s friends urge him to try filmmaking and to get in touch with his friend Kichu, who had left from the village earlier to earn a name for himself in film industry. Winning the trust of his initially disapproving wife, he leaves for Kochi city. But what Kichu is in Kochi, his lifestyle and the rest come as a surprise to Prakashan, who has no choice but blend in with the situation for the larger aim.

Sujith Suresan, Sudev Nair, Roopesh Peethambaran… Ankarajyathe Jimmanmaar has no dearth of talent if you look at the cast list. Once in a while, their merit shines through too. Sudev, for instance, tries a character we have not seen him donning yet and has a few dialogues and moments too to win his share of appreciation. Sujith’s role doesn't leave him much scope to perform, but he has done justice to it every way that he can. However, the efforts didn’t help, for the story and the treatment in itself weren’t qualitative enough to produce a meritorious product.

The film heavily borrows from other movies for its comedy. A few of the examples are Ennu Ninte Moideen and Sphadikam. A particular song springs on the viewer rather suddenly, though as a stand-alone romantic track it wasn’t too bad. While watching the film, you also feel that a few of the portions were intended to be put together in a much better fashion, but sadly there is a giant crater between the intention and execution. Overall, the film is a pileup of little ideas gone haywire. The film doesn’t have much to be recommended as an interesting weekend watch.