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{{Infobox film
| name = Bromance
| image = Bromance_Malayalam_Movie.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical Release Poster
| native_name = 
| director = [[Arun D. Jose]]
| writer =
| screenplay = [[Arun D. Jose]] Raveesh Nath Thomas P. Sebastian
| story =
| based_on = 
| producer = [[Ashiq Usman]]
| starring = [[Arjun Ashokan]] [[Mathew Thomas]] [[Sangeeth Prathap]] [[Mahima Nambiar]] [[Shyam Mohan]] [[Bharath Bopanna]] [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]]
| narrator =
| cinematography = [[Akhil George]]
| editing = [[Chaman Chakko]]
| music = [[Govind Vasantha]]
| studio = [[Ashiq Usman|Ashiq Usman Productions]]
| distributor = Central Pictures
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|02|14}}<ref>{{cite news|title = Bromance Movie: വാലന്റൈൻസ് ദിനത്തിലെത്തും ബ്രൊമാൻസ്; ഫസ്റ്റ് ലുക്ക് പുറത്ത്|url = https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/bromance-movie-first-look-and-release-date-out-now-211841|publisher = zeenews|date = 2 November 2024|accessdate = 1 February 2025|language = Malayalam|archive-date = 6 December 2024|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20241206083442/https://zeenews.india.com/malayalam/movies/bromance-movie-first-look-and-release-date-out-now-211841|url-status = live}}</ref>
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| budget = {{INR}}8 crore<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 20, 2025 |title=Malayalam cinema’s February fallout: Rs 53 crore loss, one film earns just Rs 10,000! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/malayalam-cinemas-february-fallout-rs-53-crore-loss-one-film-earns-just-rs-10000/articleshow/119237255.cms#:~:text=Here%2520are%2520some%2520of%2520the%2520films%2520and,Rs%25201.5%2520crore%252C%2520Theater%2520Share:%2520Rs%252055%252C000 |access-date=2025-10-19 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}13.5 crore<ref>{{cite web |title=Bromance Box Office: Mathew Thomas' Adventure Comedy Scores BIG with Rs 13.5 Cr Worldwide on a small Budget |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/bromance-box-office-mathew-thomas-adventure-comedy-scores-big-with-rs-13-5-cr-worldwide-on-a-small-budget-1375997 |website=PINKVILLA |access-date=2 April 2025 |language=en |date=5 March 2025}}</ref>
}}
'''''Bromance''''' is a [[List of Malayalam films of 2025|2025]] Indian [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]]-language [[Action film|action]] [[comedy thriller film]] written and directed by [[Arun D. Jose]] and co-written by Raveesh Nath and Thomas P. Sebastian. Produced by [[Ashiq Usman]], the film stars [[Arjun Ashokan]], [[Mathew Thomas]], [[Sangeeth Prathap]], [[Mahima Nambiar]], [[Shyam Mohan]], [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] and [[Bharath Bopanna]].

This movie was released on 14 February 2025, generating mixed response criticized some cast performance, outdated comedy scenes and script. The film was commercial success at box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-23 |title=8 സൂപ്പർ ഹിറ്റുകൾ, 7 ഹിറ്റുകൾ; നഷ്ടം 360 കോടി; 2025 മലയാളസിനിമ കണക്ക് ഇങ്ങനെ|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/entertainment/box-office/2025/12/23/malayalam-cinema-2025-hits-and-losses.html|language=ml}}</ref>

==Plot==
Binto teams up with his brother Shinto's friends for a thrilling [[adventure]] to find him, leading to unexpected twists, discoveries, and unforgettable moments.<ref>{{cite news |title = chaosBromance trailer: Mathew Thomas, Arjun Ashokan and gang promise a wild comedy of chaos |url = https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/bromance-trailer-mathew-thomas-arjun-ashokan-and-gang-promise-a-wild-comedy-of-chaos-9813079/ |publisher = indianexpress |date = 2 February 2025 |accessdate = 2 February 2025 |language = English |archive-date = 3 February 2025 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20250203041523/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/bromance-trailer-mathew-thomas-arjun-ashokan-and-gang-promise-a-wild-comedy-of-chaos-9813079/ |url-status = live }}</ref>

==Cast==
*[[Mathew Thomas]] as Binto Varghese, Shinto's younger brother
*[[Arjun Ashokan]] as Shabeer Ali, Shinto's friend
*[[Mahima Nambiar]] as [[Doctor (title)|Dr.]] Aishwarya (Aishu), Shabeer's love interest and Shinto exgirlfriend
*[[Sangeeth Prathap]] as Hariharasudhan, an ethical hacker
*[[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as Courier Babu, a kindhearted gangster
*[[Shyam Mohan]] as Shinto Varghese, Binto's elder brother
**Dilan as young Shinto
*[[Bharath Bopanna]] as Ashish Bopanna, a dreaded gangster
*[[Binu Pappu]] as [[Sub-inspector|SI]] Tony "Sura" Francis
*[[Melvin G Babu]] as Yahiya
*Arun Raj as Bilal, Shinto's friend
*Ambareesh as Beljin, Binto's friend
*Malavika Vipin as Aishwarya Bopanna, Ashish's sister and Shinto's ex-girlfriend
*[[Reshmi Boban]] as Binto's and Shinto's mother
*Saji Puthuppally as Binto's and Shinto's father
*Vijay Ajith as Hariharasudhan's neighbour

==Release==
The film released in theaters on 14 February 2025 coinciding with [[Valentine's Day]]. The film is started to premiere on [[SonyLIV]] on May 1 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=Upcoming Malayalam theatrical releases in February 2025: Bromance, Painkili, Get-Set Baby, and more|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/upcoming-malayalam-theatrical-releases-in-february-2025-bromance-painkili-get-set-baby-and-more-1371079|website=[[Pinkvilla]]|date=5 February 2025|access-date=15 February 2025}}</ref> The satellite rights of the film is acquired by [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]] and will premiere on 5 September 2025 on occasion of [[Onam]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Asianet Onam Premiers Are Thudarum , Empuraan, Prince and Family, Bromance and Padakkalam|url=https://www.keralatv.in/asianet-onam-premier-films-list/ |website=Kerala TV|date=25 August 2025|access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref>

==Reception==
Rohit Panikker of ''[[Times Now]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars and wrote "Bromance is a fun exploration of Gen Z's antics, problems and points of view narrated through the escapades of these interestingly-written characters. The film offers a fun ride though and though with plenty of laugh out loud moments and a narrative that's brisk and entertaining".<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2025 |first=Rohit |last=Panikker |title=Bromance Review: A Fun Watch With Its Hilarious Performances And Infectious Energy |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/bromance-review-a-fun-watch-with-its-hilarious-performances-and-infectious-energy-review-118270362 |website=[[Times Now]] |access-date=23 April 2025}}</ref> Vivek Santhosh of ''Cinema Express'' gave the film 3 stars and wrote "A chaotic, fun-filled adventure with its share of flaws, Arun D Jose's film still manages to be a wild ride worth taking, especially for the scene-stealing Sangeeth Prathap".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 February 2025 |first=Vivek |last=Santhosh |title=Bromance Movie Review: A goofy and loud comedy that mostly hits the mark |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2025/Feb/14/bromance-movie-review-a-goofy-and-loud-comedy-that-mostly-hits-the-mark |website=Cinema Express |access-date=23 April 2025}}</ref>

Anna Mathews of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars and wrote "The story and the jokes don’t work all the time and you are faced with quite a few cringe moments".<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 February 2025 |first=Anna |last=Mathews |title=Bromance Movie Review : Youthful chemistry works in parts in this entertainer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/bromance/movie-review/118248854.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=23 April 2025}}</ref> Anandu Suresh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars and wrote "While Mathew Thomas delivers a solid performance, demonstrating notable growth as an actor, Mahima Nambiar also shines, particularly in comedic scenes".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 February 2025 |first1=Anandu |last1=Suresh |title=Bromance movie review: A lively and exuberant ride led by Mathew Thomas and Mahima Nambiar |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bromance-movie-review-a-lively-and-exuberant-ride-led-by-mathew-thomas-and-mahima-nambiar-9836623/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=23 April 2025}}</ref> Sanjay Ponnappa of ''[[India Today]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars and wrote "Arun D Jose's comedy film capitalises on the lead's desperation to find his missing brother, blending chaotic humour with a plot that starts off tight-knit but loosens as it progresses".<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=14 February 2025 |first1=Sanjay |last1=Ponnappa |title=Bromance review: Chaotic gags deliver laughter in parts in this comedy entertainer |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/bromance-review-arun-d-jose-arjun-ashokan-mahima-nambiar-mathew-thomas-2680242-2025-02-14 |magazine=[[India Today]] |access-date=23 April 2025}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt32135710}}
* ''[https://letterboxd.com/film/bromance-2025/ Bromance]'' at [[Letterboxd]]

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[[Category:2025 comedy films]]
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