Chennai: Salala Mobiles opens to introduce us to Afzal (Dulquer Salman), a young man who is jobless and a cause of anxiety for his mother (Geetha). Things take a turn for the better after his maternal uncle working in Salalah, Oman, sets up a mobile store for him, naming it ‘Salala Mobiles’ after his place of work.
While the store keeps Afzal fruitfully engaged, it also gives him time to eye girls waiting for the bus at a stop across the road.
One day, he notices Sahana (Nazriya Nazim), a college student, standing there; it’s love at first sight. Sahana is not aware of his feelings however and she often drops in to recharge her mobile account at his store.
On the business front, Afzal purchases software that can tap into phone calls. What starts as a game for Afzal and his friend, Binoy, turns into a regular indulgence as they tap into his customers’ phones and eavesdrop on their conversations. Soon, he does the same with Sahana, who regularly talks to her father. Through these conversations, Afzal learns about her and her family.
Can Afzal’s secret remain hidden? Before he knows it, the police are on his tail.
Debutant director Sharath A. Haridasan has explored a new theme in this film but the romantic tale woven into it lacks conviction. With poor characterisation, Salman looks more like a novice here. Nazriya does not have much to offer either, besides looking beautiful. This is Tamil actor Santhanam’s first film in Malayalam and he plays Azhagarsamy, a Tamilian, who has invented the phone-tapping software. Sorry to say but Santhanam’s comedy barely tickles.
Produced by Anto Joseph with music scored by Gopi Sunder, Salala Mobiles fails to ring in the excitement and love of a young pair.
