Malaysia to Amnesia explained
Malaysia to Amnesia is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Radha Mohan.[1] The film stars Vaibhav and Vani Bhojan in the lead roles, while Karunakaran, M. S. Bhaskar and Riya Suman play supporting roles.[2] The music was composed by Premgi Amaren with editing by Praveen K. L. and cinematography by Mahesh Muthuswami.
The film was produced during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[3] It was streamed via ZEE5 on 28 May 2021 and received mixed to positive reviews praising actor M. S. Bhaskar's comedy performance.[4] [5] [6] [7]
Plot
Arun Kumar, an entrepreneur, is involved in an extramarital affair with another woman Bhavana. He lies to his wife that he is going to Malaysia to attend a business-related meeting but only to spend time with his girlfriend Bhavana in Bangalore. Arun's relationship with Bhavana is exposed later when he falls in difficult circumstances.
Cast
Reception
A critic from The Times of India gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "To their credit, MS Baaskar, Karunakaran and Vaibhav try to keep us invested but the listless writing doesn't keep us engaged."[8] Manoj Kumar R of The Indian Express gave it 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "For a film that depends majorly on lie, deceit and adultery for humour, Malaysia to Amnesia is depressingly unwitty."[9]
Srinivasa Ramanujam of The Hindu gave a mixed review stating, "Director Radha Mohan’s core idea has the ingredients of a fun trip, but this flight gets stranded."[10] Haricharan Pudipeddi of Hindustan Times gave the film a mixed review stating, "Malaysia to Amnesia is dreary at times and this is where it needed better writing to work on the comic front. The film is at best a harmless entertainer."[11]
Navein Darshan of The New Indian Express gave a mixed review and wrote, "So predictable are the events that you can easily second-guess each development. The lead cast, however, does its best to keep matters engaging, even during the film’s weakest, cliched moments."[12]
Notes and References
- News: Ramanujam . Srinivasa . 26 May 2021 . 'Malaysia to Amnesia' will be a stress-buster, says director Radha Mohan . en-IN . The Hindu . live . 28 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210526162604/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/malaysia-to-amnesia-will-be-a-stress-buster-says-director-radha-mohan/article34648841.ece . 26 May 2021.
- Web site: Vaibhav-Radhamohan film titled Malaysia To Amnesia . 28 May 2021 . . 9 May 2021 . en . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510172334/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/may/09/vaibhav-radhamohan-project-titledmalaysia-to-amnesia-24396.html . live .
- Web site: ராதாமோகன் இயக்கத்தில் 'மலேஷியா டு அம்னீஷியா': நேரடி ஓடிடி வெளியீடு . 28 May 2021 . Hindu Tamil Thisai . 10 May 2021 . ta . 18 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518095928/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/669284-malaysia-to-amnesia-to-have-direct-ott-release.html . live .
- Web site: Radha Mohan's comic caper titled 'Malaysia to Amnesia', to premiere on Zee5 from May 28. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510042956/https://www.sify.com/movies/radha-mohans-comic-caper-titled-malaysia-to-amnesia-to-premiere-on-zee5-from-may-28-news-tamil-vfkeyzgfbjddi.html. dead. 10 May 2021. .
- Web site: 28 May 2021 . Malaysia to Amnesia movie review: MS Bhaskar makes this comedy film tolerable . 28 May 2021 . The Indian Express . en . 30 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210530141628/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/malaysia-to-amnesia-movie-review-ms-bhaskar-makes-this-comedy-film-tolerable-7334090/ . live .
- Web site: 28 May 2021 . Malaysia to Amnesia movie review: A passable entertainer by Radha Mohan that only works in parts . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210530141545/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/malaysia-to-amnesia-movie-review-a-passable-entertainer-by-radha-mohan-that-only-works-in-parts-101622201707963.html . 30 May 2021 . 28 May 2021 . Hindustan Times.
- Web site: Malaysia to Amnesia Movie Review: Quite a bit of laughter in a predictable story . 28 May 2021 . . 28 May 2021 . en . 30 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210530141546/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2021/may/28/malaysia-to-amnesia-movie-reviewquite-a-bit-of-laughter-in-a-predictable-story-24742.html . live .
- News: Malaysia To Amnesia Review : Malaysia To Amnesia . The Times of India . 18 June 2023 . 14 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220514220924/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/malaysia-to-amnesia/ottmoviereview/82788094.cms . live .
- Web site: Malaysia to Amnesia movie review: MS Bhaskar makes this comedy film tolerable . The Indian Express . 18 June 2023 . en . 28 May 2021 . 30 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210530141628/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/malaysia-to-amnesia-movie-review-ms-bhaskar-makes-this-comedy-film-tolerable-7334090/ . live .
- Web site: 'Malaysia to Amnesia' movie review: A dull comedy in which MS Bhaskar shines . The Hindu . 18 June 2023 . en-IN . 29 May 2021 . 22 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220222124039/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/malaysia-to-amnesia-movie-review-a-dull-comedy-in-which-ms-bhaskar-shines/article34673996.ece . live .
- Web site: Malaysia to Amnesia movie review: A passable entertainer by Radha Mohan that only works in parts . Hindustan Times . 18 June 2023 . en . 28 May 2021 . 30 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210530141545/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/malaysia-to-amnesia-movie-review-a-passable-entertainer-by-radha-mohan-that-only-works-in-parts-101622201707963.html . live .
- Web site: 'Malaysia to Amnesia' movie review: Quite a bit of laughter in a predictable story . The New Indian Express . 29 May 2021 . 18 June 2023 . 3 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220103154757/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2021/may/29/malaysia-to-amnesia-movie-review-quite-a-bit-of-laughter-in-a-predictable-story-2308873.html . live .