Movie Review: Jolly O Gymkhana
Verdict: “Chaos Meets Comedy, But Only in Fits and Starts!”
Shakthi Chidambaram’s Jolly O Gymkhana is a family comedy revolving around Chellamma (Abhirami) and her daughters, who find themselves entangled with a corpse (Prabhu Deva) while trying to arrange ₹25 lakhs for a hospital bill. What follows is a series of chases, misunderstandings, and comedic chaos.
Highlights:
Prabhu Deva shines in a unique role, while Abhirami anchors the emotional core.
Yogi Babu, Robot Shankar, and MS Bhaskar deliver laughs with their comic timing.
Grand visuals and a surprising climax action sequence.
Downsides:
Forced humor and loud background score.
Stretched runtime with predictable storytelling.
Aimed at family audiences, the film delivers laughs in parts but struggles with uneven execution.