Watch Gauthamante Radham

Gauthamante Radham is a 2020 Malayalam comedy-drama film directed by newbie director Anand Menon. The movie features an ensemble cast featuring Basil Joseph, Neeraj Madhav, Renji Panicker, and Devi Ajith in pivotal roles. The movie tells the story of Gautham, a young man who returns from Dubai to his hometown in Kerala with a dream of owning a car. His father, who works as a driver for a rich businessman, wants his son to continue driving the car he currently operates. But Gautham has other plans, and he wishes to buy his own vehicle, a vintage Beetle that he has been eyeing for some time.

To achieve his dream, Gautham takes the help of his cousin Freddy, who is a mechanic. Freddy is a skilled mechanic who has a talent for repairing vintage cars. Along with his other friends, they come up with a plan to buy the vintage Beetle from the owner, who is unwilling to sell it.

The movie takes off on a fun ride when Gautham's father's boss writes off his car and asks him to buy a new one. Gautham and Freddy see this as an opportunity to buy the Beetle and strike a deal with the boss. But things go awry when the owner of the Beetle asks for an exorbitant price, putting a damper on their plans.

Stuck with the task of finding the required money, Gautham and his friends come up with a plan and start a marketing firm specializing in publishing obituaries. The film presents the trio's humorous and often comical journey of entrepreneurship in prioritizing their mission of purchasing the Beetle over everything else.

The performance by the lead actors is commendable, with Basil and Neeraj being the highlight in their respective roles. Basil Joseph has delivered an incredible performance as the lead character Gautham, portraying his honesty and sincerity when it comes to his long-time dream of owning a car. Neeraj Madhav, who is known for his comic timing, has yet again lived up to the expectations of his fans in the role of Freddy, the helping cousin.

Renji Panicker, who plays a small but significant role of the rich businessman and Gautham's father's boss, has delivered a commendable performance, just like many of his earlier movies. Devi Ajith, who plays Gautham's mother in the movie, also deserves a special mention for her virtuosity as an actress.

The film's strength lies in its simple story, the characters, their emotions, and their humorous journey towards achieving their dreams. The director Anand Menon deserves applause for presenting a well-written screenplay with a cohesive storyline that is both witty and engaging in its way.

Another highlight of the movie is its music composed by Ankit Menon, where "Kudukku" by Vineeth Sreenivasan has already become a hit among the audience, making it one of the most widely-played Malayalam songs of 2020.

Overall, Gauthamante Radham is an enjoyable and humorous watch that upholds family values, dreams, and aspirations, with a pinch of humor that never seems to dry. It is a recommendation for anyone who is fond of family comedies and the quirky journey towards attaining life goals, making it one of the must-watch Malayalam movies in recent times.