Halal Love Story
Synopsis
A group of friends attempts to make a 'halal' film that conforms to the guidelines and descriptions of an Islamic organization which they are a part of.
Genre: Comedy
Status: Released
Director: Zakariya Mohammed
Website: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0LPLOCC37IW8TVCT4M2G4L81D4/ref=atv_sf_ih_dp
Main Cast
Grace Antony
Suhra
Indrajith Sukumaran
Shereef
Sharafudheen
Thoufeeq
Joju George
Siraj
Soubin Shahir
Azad. Sound Recordist in Tele Cinema
Parvathy Thiruvothu
Haseena (Acting Workshop)
Nasar Karutheni
Raheem Sahib
Assif Yogi
Jayan. Cinematographer in Tele Cinema
Mashar Hamsa
Makeup Man in Tele Cinema
Mamukkoya
Abukka. Tile Factory Owner
User Reviews
Tejas Nair
I lost interest in Halal Love Story (Love Story Per Muslim Law) sometime around the 30th minute but I soon regained it as the messaging became more apparent and the story began to hit me in my feelings. The message - that cinema is not unidirectional - is food for thought, but I am finding it unable to accept or deny it, especially with the concept of halal in cinema hovering above, which is what the film is all about. Performances are top-notch and I would like to mention Grace Antony (who is top-billed), Sharafudheen, and Joju George for giving some of the best acts seen this year. Music is another area where it excels. But despite all that, this comedy drama reduces itself as a veiled attempt at censoring, which I have a big problem with personally. Halal Love Story ends up as a half-baked feel-good attempt that depends on metaphors to push a divisive messaging concerning Islam. Although it clarifies that the messaging is only to satiate the sentiments of the few, it comes off as unpalatable and indoctrinate. (Grade D+). TN.