In one day when the romance handles the stage of the center in the world, a Malayalam film Highlighting Bromance was released on Valentine’s Day 2025. Arjun Ashokan, Mahima Nambiar, Matthew Thomas, Sangeet Prasas, Kubhavan Shajohan, and Bharat Bopanna, this Malayalam Komdi film is directed. Arun de Jose packs a lot of jokes, cultural references, anime references and a load of fun.

With a trailer, which has a similarity with the chaotic world of Fahd Fasil-Starr Evveshum, and some songs with Pepping Beats in the drain, Brahmons promised a fun ride in theaters. But does the film live up to expectations? Let’s know!

See the trailer of bromance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joputzfdp0m

Binto (Matthew Thomas) lives with his parents, while his elder brother Shinto (Shyam Mohan) lives separately in Kochi, which is with a well-paid job. While Binto is celebrating the New Year in Courg in a district in Karnataka, he gets the news that his brother is missing. In an attempt to find his lost brother, the circumstances inspired him to join hands with Shabir (Arjun Ashokan), Aishwarya (Mahima Nambiar), Hariharsudan (Sangeet Patip), and Curier Babu (Kalabhavan Shajohan). What happens on this visit and how it is related to Coorg and makes the story of the film ‘Kodav Gang’.

Director Arun de Jose used anarchy to effectively showcase a comic series of events that occur in the film. Humor in the first half is especially well on the ground and the audience is tilted on the screen despite being on the screen when the screenplay seems slightly spread. The second half, however, proves to be a minor – even if the gags are funny – such as the plot looks relaxation and climax.

Lack of accuracy in describing a culture is another aspect of disappointment in the film. While the film ‘Kodava Gang’ describes as opponents, it is clear that the authors have only reinforced conservative ideas in the script, and the representation was not given much importance. The second half of the film is set in Coorg/Kodagu, a district that shares a significant part of its border with Kerala. Nevertheless, there is not an option to limit conservative illustration for a character, but instead, a cross of an entire culture involves wrong bayani, of course a major drawback.

Performance in the film is worthy of appreciation as the dress actors have originally shared chemistry, and no one seems to be out of place. The entire artists have given those who were expected from him, and every character gets his moment to shine in the film. Matthew Thomas ‘Zenitsu (a character from Anime Demon Slair) raids, the quick intellect of the music, and the’ Van Panch ‘of Power (Anime lovers, joy!), Mahima Nambiar’s bubbly and attractive avatar and Arjun Ashokan’s’ Last divide. Comic chemistry among energy, actors inspired the film.

While the cinematography in the film is good, music becomes the main aid for the film’s engagement. Editing in the film’s first song, local Jenz Anthem, is definitely entitled to a scream-out as it re-establishes the skills of editors in the Malayalam film industry. While the wedding song was used for large -scale promotion, the pepping song is mostly integrated into the story and the film fade in the background.

See the song, local Jenz Anthem:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0a9ya_m5zq

Overall, Bronze certainly hits the ball out of the park with its comic moments, but recalls the scar in terms of attaching the plot. While performing, positional comedy, and anime references act as plus points, the climax does not do justice with effective setup in the first half. Bronze is an entertainer to ensure, but is it something special? This could have happened, but sad, it is not.