Alappuzha Gymkhana

Storyline

Alappuzha Gymkhana tells a heartfelt coming-of-age sports drama centered on Jojo Johnson, a high school student who flunks his final exams. Along with his group of friends, he turns to boxing—not out of passion, but to secure college admission via sports quotas. Under the guidance of a tough former athlete (coach), he discovers discipline, identity, and ambition. The ring becomes both battleground and mirror, reflecting their growth and emotional struggles amid friendship, love triangles, and existential search.

Tags

Tagline

"Where passion meets the playing field."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U

Trivia

• Directed, co-written, and produced by Khalid Rahman, along with co-writers Sreeni Saseendran (screenplay) and Ratheesh Ravi (dialogues). Produced under Plan B Motion Pictures and Reelistic Studios.
• The film released theatrically in Malayalam on April 10, 2025, during the Vishu festival.
• It became one of 2025’s biggest Malayalam hits, grossing around ₹65 crore worldwide.
• The Telugu dubbed version hit theaters on April 25, 2025.
• Music composed by Vishnu Vijay, cinematography by Jimshi Khalid, editing by Nishadh Yusuf.

Goofs

• No widely documented production mistakes or continuity errors are available in the sources checked.

Quotes

• One notable line praised in reviews:
• “Keep it simple and sweet.”
• This is advice Jojo, the protagonist, receives about relationships—a line described as sincere, light, and emblematic of the film’s tone.
• Another emotional dialogue:
• “Now you tell me who’s big and who’s small.”
• Uttered during a climactic boxing moment, this underscores themes of growth and self-worth.

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• There’s no indication or mention of any unconventional or playful credit sequences in available coverage.

Connections

• The film is often compared to Premalu, Naslen’s breakout. Its success in Telugu was seen as an attempt to replicate Premalu’s pan-regional appeal.
• The title “Gymkhana” literally refers to a sports club—a subtle nod to its sports-drama roots.
• The film's setting in Alappuzha and portrayal of youth, struggle, and grit tie it closely to social realism, a hallmark of modern Malayalam cinema (as noted in reviews).

Soundtracks

• Composer: Vishnu Vijay, who delivered an energetic and emotionally resonant soundtrack.
• Highlighted tracks include:
• "Panjara Punch" was used during Natasha’s boxing match.
• "Hatja" during the training montage.
• Both tracks stand out for energizing their sequences and grounding the film’s tone.
• A fan-shared track named “Everyday”, composed and performed by Vishnu Vijay (flute included), also garnered attention online:
• “Song: Everyday … Music Composed, Arranged, Produced and Flute Performed by Vishnu Vijay … Singer: Sanjtih Hegde, Vishnu Vijay … Lyrics: Suhail Koya”