Jayaram returns, channeling 90s charm in Ashakal Aayiram. This feel-good drama shines with meta-humor and stellar comic timing in the first half.

However, the narrative loses steam post-intermission, becoming repetitive and tedious. While Jayaram carries the weight, the father-son dynamic feels underutilized.

It’s a nostalgic, breezy watch for die-hard fans, but unfortunately, the spark fades long before the final credits roll.