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{{Short description|2025 Indian-Malayalam language film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Vala: Story of a Bangle
| image = Vala Film 2025.jpg
| caption =
| director = Muhashin
| writer = Harshad
| producer = Fairbay Films
| starring = {{ubl|[[Vijayaraghavan]]|[[Lukman Avaran]]|[[Dhyan Sreenivasan]]|[[Shanthi Krishna]]|[[Raveena Ravi]]|Sheethal Joseph}}
| cinematography = Afnas V.
| editing = Siddique Hyder
| music = [[Govind Vasantha]]
| studio = Fairbay Films
| distributor = {{ubl|Wayfarer Films|AGS Cinemas|Phars Film}}
| released = {{Film date|2025|09|19|df=y}}
| runtime = 131 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2025 |title=''Vala - The Story of a Bangle'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/vala-the-story-of-a-bangle-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmynzcx |access-date=15 September 2025 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross = 
}}
'''''Vala''''' ({{Translation|Bangle}})''''': Story of a Bangle''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[action comedy]] [[ drama film]] directed by Muhashin and written by Harshad. The film stars [[Vijayaraghavan]], [[Lukman Avaran]], [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]], [[Shanthi Krishna]], [[Raveena Ravi]] and Sheethal Joseph. It is produced by Fairbay Films. Afnas V. handles the cinematography and Siddique Hyder edits the film. [[Govind Vasantha]] composes the songs and background score.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mullappilly |first=Sreejith |date=2025-07-26 |title=Kadina Kadoramee Andakadaham director Muhashin's next Vala to star Dhyan Sreenivasan, Lukman Avaran, Vijayaraghavan |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Jul/26/kadina-kadoramee-andakadaham-director-muhashins-next-vala-to-star-dhyan-sreenivasan-lukman-avaran-vijayaraghavan |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>

''Vala: Story of a Bangle'' was released theatrically on 19 September 2025. The film received mixed reviews and was a flop at the box office.

==Cast==
* [[Vijayaraghavan]] as Soopika
* [[Lukman Avaran]] as Banu Prakash
* [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] as Purushothaman Nair
* [[Shanthi Krishna]] as Pathoocha
* [[Raveena Ravi]] as Sarala P. Nair
* Sheethal Joseph as Vishalakshi
* [[Arjun Radhakrishnan]] as Indresh Kumar IPS
* [[Navas Vallikkunnu]]
* Shafi Kollam
* [[Gokulan]]
* [[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]]
* Yusuf Madappen
* Ibrahim Al Balushi
* [[Govind Vasantha]] as Swaminathan

==Production==
[[Principal photography]] of the film was began on 3 April 2024 and completed the filming on 11 November 2024.
==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Vala: Story of a Bangle
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Govind Vasantha]]
| cover =
| alt =
| caption =
| released = 2025
| recorded = 2024
| venue =
| studio = {{ubl|Jovi Records, [[Chennai]]|20db Studios, Chennai|Sonic Island, [[Ernakulam]]|K7 Studio, Ernakulam|OM NHQ, Ernakulam|The Mystic's Room, Chennai}}
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|11:44}}
| language = [[Malayalam]]
| label = [[Think Music]]
}}
The soundtrack album of the film is composed by [[Govind Vasantha]]. [[Think Music]] procured the audio rights of the soundtrack. The first single ''Ikleeli'' was released on 5 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 6, 2025 |title=First single 'Ikleeli' from Vala - Story of a Bangle blends Arabic folk with a groovy twist |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Aug/06/first-single-ikleeli-from-vala-story-of-a-bangle-blends-arabic-folk-with-a-groovy-twist |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The second single ''Thankam'' was released on 14 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 15, 2025 |title=Vala - Story of A Bangle Song - Thankam |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/malayalam/vala-story-of-a-bangle-song-thankam/videoshow/123314829.cms |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The third single ''Daastaan'' teaser was released on 22 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2025 |title=പ്രേക്ഷക ഹൃദയം കീഴടക്കി 'വള'യിലെ പുതിയ ഗാനം 'ദാസ്താൻ' |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/new-song-from-vala-movie-got-released-1.10856952 |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Mathrubhumi]] |language=ml}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 11:44
| title1 = Ikleeli
| extra1 = Yawar Abdal
| lyrics1 = Umbachy
| length1 = 03:06
| title2 = Thankam
| extra2 = Swathi Das Prabhu
| lyrics2 = Siju Thuravoor
| length2 = 02:52
| title3 = Daastaan
| extra3 = Yawar Abdal
| lyrics3 = Yawar Abdal
| length3 = 03:16
| title4 = Arike
| extra4 = [[K. S. Chithra]]
| lyrics4 = [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
| length4 = 03:48
}}

==Release==
The title poster of the film was released 25 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2025 |title=ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസനും ലുക്മാനും പ്രധാന വേഷത്തിലെത്തുന്ന 'വള'; ടൈറ്റിൽ പോസ്റ്റർ പുറത്ത് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2025/07/31/vala-malayalam-movie-title-poster-release.html |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Malayala Manorama]] |language=ml}}</ref> The teaser of the film was released on 6 September 2025<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2025 |title=ധ്യാൻ ശ്രീനിവാസനും ലുക്മാനും പ്രധാന വേഷങ്ങളിലെത്തുന്ന 'വള'യുടെ കൗതുകം നിറയ്‌ക്കുന്ന ടീസർ പുറത്ത്, ചിത്രം സെപ്റ്റംബർ 19ന് തിയേറ്ററുകളിൽ |url=https://janmabhumi.in/2025/09/09/3460063/entertainment/the-intriguing-teaser-of-vala-starring-dhyan-sreenivasan-and-lukman-in-lead-roles-is-out-film-will-hit-theaters-on/ |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Janmabhumi]] |language=ml}}</ref> and the trailer was released on 13 September 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2025 |title=Vala trailer: Lukman, Dhyan Sreenivasan, cops, gangsters and wives clash over a bangle |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Sep/13/vala-trailer-lukman-dhyan-sreenivasan-cops-gangsters-and-wives-clash-over-a-bangle |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishna |first=Gayathri |date=September 13, 2025 |title=Vala: Trailer of Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer hints at mayhem over a mysterious gold bangle |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/vala-trailer-of-dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-hints-at-mayhem-over-a-mysterious-gold-bangle/53b44211ca851 |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[HT Media#Digital businesses|OTTPlay]]}}</ref>

''Vala: Story of a Bangle'' was released theatrically on 19 September 2025 through Wayfarer Films ([[Kerala]]), AGS Cinemas ([[Tamil Nadu]]) and Phars Film ([[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]]).<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2025 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan-Lukman Avaran starrer Vala - Story of a Bangle gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2025/Sep/03/dhyan-sreenivasan-lukman-avaran-starrer-vala-story-of-a-bangle-gets-a-release-date |access-date=September 14, 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>

==Home Media==
The film’s streaming right were acquired by [[Saina Play]] and it will stream from November 13th onwards.

==Reception==
===Critical reception===
Shilpa Nair Anand of ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that ''Vala: Story of a Bangle'' "fails to capitalise on an interesting idea." She praised the cast performances, but criticised that the characters lacked depth. She also criticised the slow pacing of the first half. She said the second half "lays bare the action, and most of the whys and hows are answered."<ref>{{cite news |last=Nair Anand |first=Shilpa |date=September 19, 2025 |title='Vala : The Story of a Bangle' review: An interesting premise let down by poor execution |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vala-the-story-of-a-bangle-review-vala-review-dhyan-sreenivasan-lukman-avaran-interesting-premise-poor-execution/article70069781.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=September 26, 2025}}</ref>

Swathi P. Ajith of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' stated that ''Vala: Story of a Bangle'' is "a gleaming idea dulled by uneven execution." The film's tone "often tips to melodrama", which makes the audience distant. The cast's performance was praised. She criticised the film for its clichés, uneven structure, and "reluctance to dig deeper into the flaws it hints at."<ref>{{cite web |last=P. Ajith |first=Swathi |date=September 19, 2025 |title='Vala: Story of a Bangle' review: A gleaming idea dulled by uneven execution |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2025/09/19/vala-story-of-a-bangle-movie-review-dhyan-sreenivasan-lukman.html |website=[[Onmanorama]] |access-date=September 26, 2025}}</ref>

Anandu Suresh of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars, praising the performance of the cast, "good stunt" choreography, cinematography, and editing, which executed the three physical altercation scenes. He criticised poor comedy, the ending as "underwhelming," the inconsistencies and abruptness of Bhanu and Purushothaman's character arc, the themes of caste and communal politics not being explored beyond superficiality and the portrayal of Sarala and Vishalakshi leaning to "sexist stereotypes" as "gold-diggers."<ref>{{cite news |last=Nair Anand |first=Shilpa |date=September 19, 2025 |title=Vala movie review: Lukman, Dhyan Sreenivasan film builds a strong world but gets lost within it, unable to find a way out |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/vala-movie-review-lukman-dhyan-sreenivasan-film-builds-a-strong-world-but-gets-lost-within-it-unable-to-find-a-way-out-10258582/ |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=September 26, 2025}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref>

Vivek Santhosh of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave the film 1.5/5 stars and wrote, "What begins as a quirky mystery around an ancient bangle soon collapses into sluggish pacing, tone-deaf writing and a laboured morality tale few will care about."<ref>{{cite news |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=September 19, 2025 |title=Vala movie review: Lukman, Dhyan Sreenivasan film builds a strong world but gets lost within it, unable to find a way out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2025/Sep/19/vala-movie-review-mishandled-writing-sinks-an-interesting-premise|work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=September 26, 2025}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|37171221}}
* [https://sainaplay.com/movie/vala-story-of-a-bangle/dvp2ba7kw6vd Vala: Story of a Bangle] at [[Saina Play]]
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[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy films]]

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