Aadu

Shaji Pappan and his crew celebrate a local tug of war victory with a prize that becomes their unlikely mascot, a playful goat named Pinky. They try to pass the animal off, but their plan kicks off a string of misadventures. A pair of smugglers, racing to reach a hidden prize called Neelakodiveli, get tangled in the gang's chaos. The goat inadvertently drags them into a comical cat and mouse across town as plans collide, disguises misfire, and loyalties shift. It's a fast paced comedy about friendships in a rough corner of Kerala, where a prized animal and a silly scheme collide with mischief and mayhem. The humor springs from small town quirks and the goat's stubborn charm for sure.

Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas with a screenplay by Thomas and Manu Manjith, Aadu arrived in 2015 as a Malayalam comedy built around an ensemble of local characters. Jayasurya plays Shaji Pappan, joined by Vijay Babu and Vinayakan and friends.

Box office data for Aadu is not widely reported, reflecting its status as a regional Malayalam release. It found a devoted audience in Kerala and among fans of offbeat comedies rather than chasing nationwide blockbuster numbers and a playful cast.

Pinky the goat became a memorable visual gag and a talking point among Malayalam cinema fans, contributing to the film series appeal. The movie helped cement Aadu as a recognizable badge of playful chaos in regional comedy and foreshadowed the popular Aadu 2 eagerly anticipated by audiences and critics alike.

Critics welcomed the light-hearted tone and the strong ensemble cast led by Jayasurya, Vijay Babu and Vinayakan. The film hinges on friendship and sly social satire, balancing pratfalls with affectionate portrayals of a close knit community facing imperfect plans. Its rhythm stays brisk and crowd reactions underscore its playful punch.