Oh Meri Laila Explained

Oh Meri Laila
Director:Abhishek KS
Cinematography:Bablu Aju
Editing:Kiran Das
Music:Ankit Menon
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Oh Meri Laila is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Abhishek KS starring Antony Varghese, Sona Olickal, Balachandran Chullikkad and Nandhu. The feature film is produced by Dr Paul Varghese and the music composed by Ankit Menon. It was theatrically released on 22 December 2022.[1]

Production

Filming

Principal photography began on 14 February 2022.[2] The shoot wrapped up in April 2022[3]

Reception

Critical response

A reviewer of Zee News wrote "The first half of the film is full of little glances, love scenes and comedy. Pepe's easygoing style and acting is the highlight of the first half. The movie is set in a college setting".[4] Sanjith Sidhardhan from OTT play wrote "Verdict: If you are in the mood for a light-hearted romcom, Oh Meri Laila makes for a decent one-time watch, thanks to its lead cast".[5] P. Ayyappadas from Malayala Manorama says "The director has been able to accurately portray different environments like campus, love and family. Anuraj OB has also been able to shine in script and acting. Sona Olikal's remarkable performance as the heroine deserves applause. Babloo Aju's cinematography and Ankit Menon's music are also appreciated".[6] Shrishma Eriat from Mathrubhumi says "Another Antony Varghese will be seen on screen, giving a very simple performance from the beginning to the end of O Meri Laila. A standout performance in this film suggests that films are yet to discover the talented actor Antony Varghese is capable of, rather than just portraying a hard-hitting, stubborn character".[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Antony Varghese’s 'Oh Meri Laila' confirmed as Christmas release . 30 November 2022. The New Indian Express. en. 2 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20221225141241/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2022/nov/30/antony-vargheses-oh-meri-laila-confirmed-as-christmas-release-2523433.html . 25 December 2022.
  2. Web site: Antony Varghese, Abhishek KS’ campus romance drama Laila, set in Maharajas College, begins shoot . 14 February 2022. OTT play. en. 2 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102154942/https://www.ottplay.com/news/antony-varghese-abhishek-ks-campus-romance-drama-laila-begins-shoot/d6d647b40f816 . 2 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Director Abhishek KS on ‘Oh Meri Laila’: Antony Varghese Pepe plays a boy-next-door character - Exclusive . 13 July 2022. The Times of India. en. 2 January 2024. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230128065045/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/director-abhijith-ks-on-oh-meri-laila-antony-varghese-pepe-plays-a-boy-next-door-character-exclusive/articleshow/92855563.cms . 28 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Oh Meri Laila Movie Review : വന്ന വഴി മറക്കാൻ പറ്റില്ലല്ലോ.. റൊമാന്റിക് നായകനായി പെപ്പെ; പക്ഷെ അടി വിട്ടിട്ടില്ല; ഓ മേരി ലൈല ആദ്യ പകുതി ഇങ്ങനെ . 23 December 2022. Zee News. ml. 2 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102161400/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/oh-meri-laila-movie-first-review-antony-varghese-shows-amazing-performance-as-a-romantic-college-hero-in-the-movie-and-steals-audiences-heart-119490 . 2 January 2024.
  5. Web site: Oh Meri Laila movie review: Once Antony Varghese, Sona Olickal’s romcom gets its act right, it becomes a decent watch . 23 December 2022. OTT play. en. 2 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240102162235/https://www.ottplay.com/amp/review/oh-meri-laila-movie-review-once-antony-varghese-sona-olickals-romcom-gets-its-act-right-it-becomes-a-decent-watch/67a78bea5f826 . 2 January 2024.
  6. Web site: കളറാണ് ഈ ലൈലാസുരൻ; ഓ മേരി ലൈല റിവ്യു Oh Meri Laila Movie Review... . 23 December 2022. Malayala Manorama. ml. 2 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20230923174009/https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-reviews/2022/12/23/oh-meri-laila-review.html . 23 September 2023.
  7. Web site: ഇത് ആന്റണി തന്നെയോ..! 'ഓ മേരി ലൈല'യില്‍ കലിപ്പില്ലാതെ 'പെപ്പെ' Oh Meri Laila Review . 23 December 2022. Mathrubhumi. ml. 2 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231208182534/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/reviews/oh-meri-laila-review-malayalam-movie-review-antony-varghese-actor-pepe-abhishek-k-s-1.8158871 . 8 December 2023.