Alappuzha Gymkhana: Boxing Dreams & College Quotas! [Review]

Ever wondered what happens when academic dreams crash and sports become the unlikely lifeboat? Alappuzha Gymkhana, slated for release in 2025, throws viewers headfirst into this chaotic reality, promising a narrative thats as much about friendship and teenage quirks as it is about the sweet science of boxing.

Directed by Khalid Rahman and featuring a vibrant cast including Naslen, Lukman Avaran, Franco Francis, and Noila Francy, the film centers around a group of youngsters who, after failing their plus two exams, decide to take a shot at college admission through the sports quota. Their chosen path? Boxing. The initial premise is straightforward enough: a bunch of underdogs trying to game the system. They manage to navigate the district matches, fueled by a mix of luck and raw determination. However, the higher echelons of competition loom large, bringing with them a cloud of uncertainty and tougher challenges. The film seems poised to explore not just the physical demands of the sport but also the emotional and psychological toll it takes on these young aspirants.