Peruchazhi
Peruchazhi

Peruchazhi

2014Movie154 minMalayalam

Jagannathan, a political advisor, is hired to help John, a politician in California. He employs various shrewd tactics to help John's party win the elections.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users85%
Director: VysakhGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In the fictional town of West Coast in the United States, a politician's ambition to win an election in his hometown leads him to embark on a mission to bring the most popular celebrity from Kerala to the US. However, his plan takes an unexpected turn when he ends up bringing a relatively unknown and slightly eccentric local leader, Varghese P. Appan, also known as Peruchazhi. Varghese, with his unique brand of charisma and unconventional methods, finds himself embroiled in a comical yet challenging endeavor to navigate the complexities of American politics and win over the local diaspora.

Critical Reception

Peruchazhi received mixed to positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success at the box office. While the film was praised for its entertainment value, Mohanlal's performance, and humor, some critics pointed out predictability in the storyline and a few stretched comedic sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its entertaining comedy and Mohanlal's star power.
  • Some critics found the plot to be formulaic and occasionally over-the-top.
  • The film successfully blends humor with a relatable, albeit exaggerated, narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film for its humor, Mohanlal's performance, and the overall entertainment factor. Many viewers found it to be a light-hearted and enjoyable watch, though some noted that the story could be predictable.

Fun Fact

The film features a fictional American town named 'West Coast', which was entirely recreated in sets and studios in Kerala, rather than being shot on location in the USA.

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