Last updated: 8 May 2026

Malayalam · Comedy
2h 30m · 19 May 2011
Writer: Meccartin, Raffi
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
China Town revolves around a group of friends who get entangled in a web of crime and comedy in a bustling city setting. The narrative follows their attempts to navigate through misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and criminal elements, leading to a series of humorous and thrilling events. The story blends elements of action, comedy, and drama, creating an entertaining mix that caters to a broad audience.
China Town offers a blend of comedy and action with a storyline that keeps the audience engaged through its twists and turns. The screenplay is crafted to balance humor with moments of suspense, although the pacing tends to be uneven at times. The first half sets up the characters and the premise effectively, with several comedic sequences that resonate well with the audience. However, the second half tries to escalate the stakes but occasionally falls into predictable patterns, which slightly diminishes the impact.
The film's music and songs, though not prominently highlighted, complement the narrative without overpowering it. The background score supports the mood transitions, enhancing both the comedic and action sequences adequately. While the cinematography and technical aspects are competent, they do not particularly stand out, serving the story in a straightforward manner.
Overall, China Town is an entertaining entertainer with strong performances and a decent screenplay, though it could have benefited from tighter editing and more innovative storytelling in the latter half.
Mohanlal: Charismatic and commanding presence, delivering a balanced mix of humor and intensity.
Jayaram: Provides solid comic timing and supports the narrative well.
Dileep: Adds to the comedic elements with a lively and engaging portrayal.
Kavya Madhavan: Offers a graceful and convincing performance in her role.
Poonam Bajwa: Delivers a charming and pleasant screen presence.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Mecartin and Raffi handle the direction with a focus on comedy and entertainment, successfully extracting good performances from the cast. The writing is straightforward, relying on tried-and-tested formulas, which works for the most part but limits the film's originality.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally appreciated the film for its entertainment value and performances, particularly praising the lead actors' chemistry and comedic timing. However, some noted the predictability of the plot and uneven pacing as drawbacks. The film was seen as a decent entertainer but not groundbreaking.
Final Box-Office Result
China Town released on 19 May 2011 (2011).
China Town is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
China Town OTT release date not announced yet.
China Town directed by Mecartin, Raffi. Produced by Antony Perumbavoor.
China Town stars Mohanlal, Jayaram, Dileep, Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat, Kavya Madhavan.
Tollybo rates China Town 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
China Town — Genre: Comedy, Runtime: 150 minutes, Language: Malayalam.