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{{Short description|2024 Indian Malayalam comedy,family film by M A Nishad}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Iyer In Arabia.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[M. A. Nishad]]
| producer = {{Ubl
| Vignesh Vijayakumar
}}
| writer = M. A. Nishad
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on =
| starring = {{ubl
| [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]]
| [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvasi]]
| [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]]
| [[Shine Tom Chacko]]
| [[Durga Krishna]]
}}
| narrator =
| music = [[Anand Madhusoodanan]]
| editing = [[Johnkutty]]
| cinematography =
| studio = Wealth I Productions
| distributor = MAN Media
| released = {{film date|2024|2|2|df=y|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Iyer in Arabia''''' is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by [[M. A. Nishad]], starring [[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]], [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]], [[Dhyan Sreenivasan]], [[Shine Tom Chacko]] and [[Durga Krishna]] in lead roles. It was initially named ''Iyer Kanda Dubai''.<ref name="release">{{Cite web |date=2023-10-09 |title=Name Of Malayalam Director MA Nishad's Film Iyer Kanda Dubai Changed To... |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/name-of-malayalam-director-ma-nishads-film-iyer-kanda-dubai-changed-to-8609596.html |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> It was theatrically released on 2 February 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=Makers Of Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Iyer In Arabia Lock Release Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/makers-of-dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-iyer-in-arabia-lock-release-date-8732420.html |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=2024-01-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108122509/https://www.news18.com/movies/makers-of-dhyan-sreenivasan-starrer-iyer-in-arabia-lock-release-date-8732420.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film follows a family’s journey to the Middle East. Sreenivasa Iyer is an orthodox Brahmin who strongly clings to his traditional beliefs. His wife, Jhansi Rani, on the other hand, is a history professor and an atheist. Their son, Rahul, a straightforward and practical young man, travels to the Middle East for a job. Iyer later discovers that his son is involved with a girl from a different religion and intends to marry her.

Determined to stop the relationship, Iyer travels to the Middle East with his wife. However, a series of incidents there opens his eyes to a completely different world and gradually forces him to confront and reconsider his regressive beliefs. The mistakes Iyer makes in both thought and action during the trip are portrayed with sarcasm throughout the film. The contrast between the rigid mindset of a devout believer and the rational outlook of an atheist is humorously depicted, forming the central theme of the movie.

== Cast ==
{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] as Sreenivasa Iyer
*[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvasi]] as Thansi Rani
*[[Dhyan Sreenivasan]] as Rahul Sreenivasan
*[[Shine Tom Chacko]] as Freddy
*[[Durga Krishna]] as Zahra
*Dayana Hameed as Tania
*[[Biju Sopanam]] as Thomaskutty
*[[Jaffar Idukki]] as Koya Sahib
* Sohan Seenulal as Fasal
* Kalabhavan Prajod as Shemeer
* Ullas Panthalam as Flat Security Sahadevan
*[[Sudheer Karamana]] as Adv. Jaganraj
*[[Sunil Sukhada]] as Pramukh Gopal
*[[Alencier Ley Lopez]] as Shubhair Hajji
*[[Maniyanpilla Raju]] as Rashid
*[[Uma Nair]] as Suma Jaganraj
*Divya M. Nair as Zerina
*Veena Nair as Nazeema
*[[Kailash (actor)|Kailash]] as Dr.Abhilash
*[[Jayakumar Parameswaran Pillai]] as Major Soman Pillai
* Jayasankar as Shishupalan
* Sreelatha Namboothiri as Pankajakshi
* Reshmi Anil as Pavithra
{{div col end}}

== Production ==
The film was announced in January 2023, with production initially underway under the title ''Iyer Kanda Dubai'' ({{Translation|The Dubai Iyer saw}}).<ref>{{cite news |title=Mukesh, Urvashi, Dhyan, Shine Tom Chacko, and Durga Krishna to star in Iyer Kanda Dubai |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/Jan/19/mukesh-urvashi-dhyan-shine-tom-chacko-and-durga-krishna-to-star-in-iyer-kanda-dubai-38991.html |work=Cinema Express |date=6 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Filming for the project took place in [[Dubai]] and was completed by July 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shooting of Dhyan Sreenivasan’s ‘Iyer Kanda Dubai’ wrapped up |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shooting-of-dhyan-sreenivasans-iyer-kanda-dubai-wrapped-up/article67067601.ece/ |work=The Hindu |date=11 July 2023 |language=en-IN |archive-date=15 July 2023 |access-date=27 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715052143/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shooting-of-dhyan-sreenivasans-iyer-kanda-dubai-wrapped-up/article67067601.ece/amp/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=It’s a wrap for Dhyan Sreenivasan’s 'Iyer Kanda Dubai' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/Jul/12/its-a-wrap-for-dhyan-sreenivasans-iyerkanda-dubai-2593785.html |work=The New Indian Express |date=8 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref> In October 2023, it was reported that the film's title had been changed to ''Iyer in Arabia''.<ref name="release" />

== Soundtrack ==
The music was composed by [[Anand Madhusoodanan]],<ref name="release"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/iyyeru-kanda-dubai-from-iyer-in-arabia/ADZXF,vcIc0_|title=Iyyeru Kanda Dubai (From "Iyer in Arabia") - Naseer Minnale, Bharath Sajikumar, Mithun Jayaraj, Ashwin Vijayan, Anand Madhosoodanan - Download or Listen Free - JioSaavn|date=15 December 2023|via=www.jiosaavn.com|access-date=5 February 2024|archive-date=5 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205184030/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/iyyeru-kanda-dubai-from-iyer-in-arabia/ADZXF,vcIc0_|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-18 |title=Mukesh and Urvashi reunite for ‘Iyer in Arabia’, the song ‘Iyyeru Kanda Dubai’ will surely leave you in splits |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mukesh-and-urvashi-reunite-for-iyer-in-arabia-the-song-iyyeru-kanda-dubai-will-surely-leave-you-in-splits/articleshow/106082988.cms |access-date=2024-05-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=2024-01-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240104215123/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mukesh-and-urvashi-reunite-for-iyer-in-arabia-the-song-iyyeru-kanda-dubai-will-surely-leave-you-in-splits/articleshow/106082988.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Movie Soundtrack - Malayalam - Iyer In Arabia |date=31 January 2024 |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/iyer-in-arabia-malayalam-movie-song-released-1.9284658 |access-date=5 February 2024 |archive-date=5 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205184031/https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/music/iyer-in-arabia-malayalam-movie-song-released-1.9284658 |url-status=live }}</ref> with lyrics written by [[Rafeeq Ahamed]], [[Manu Manjith]], [[B. K. Harinarayanan]], [[Prabha Varma]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Thiruvananthapurame (From "Iyer in Arabia") |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/thiruvananthapurame-from-iyer-in-arabia/ftFto3I2ADU_ |website=JioSaavn |date=18 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mazhavil Poovayi (From "Iyer in Arabia") |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/mazhavil-poovayi-from-iyer-in-arabia/JlwhQkFGcEE |website=JioSaavn |date=29 January 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Parayathe Parayunnathellam (From "Iyer in Arabia") |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/parayathe-parayunnathellam-from-iyer-in-arabia/whtoy4Lx6wk_ |website=JioSaavn |date=2 February 2024}}</ref>

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Iyyeru Kanda Dubai
| length1 = 2:14
| lyrics1 = [[Manu Manjith]]
| extra1 = Mithun Jayaraj, Minnale Nazeer, Aswin Vijayan, Bharath Sajikumar, [[Anand Madhusoodanan]]
| title2 = Thiruvananthapurame
| length2 = 3:34
| lyrics2 = [[Rafeeq Ahamed]]
| extra2 = Mithun Jayaraj, [[Karthika Nair]], Bhima
| title3 = Mazhavil Poovayi
| length3 = 4:10
| lyrics3 = [[B. K. Harinarayanan]]
| extra3 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Nithya Mammen]]
| title4 = Parayaathe Parayunnathellam
| length4 = 5:05
| lyrics4 = [[Prabha Varma]]
| extra4 = [[K. S. Chitra]], [[Shahabaz Aman]]
| total_length = 15:03
}}

== Reception ==
A critic from ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "''Iyer in Arabia'' is a delightful rollercoaster of emotions, blending humour seamlessly with family dynamics. The film's ensemble cast, coupled with the director's vision, suggests a successful recipe for an entertaining cinematic experience."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-02 |title=Iyer in Arabia Movie Review: A Rib-Tickling Mollywood Ensemble |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/malayalam/iyer-in-arabia-movie-review-a-rib-tickling-mollywood-ensemble-review-107331505/amp |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> Swathi P. Ajith of ''[[Onmanorama]]'' wrote, "Although the movie started with a promising theme, it deviated from its path by following cliches, leaving the audience with a sense of disconnect. Director M A Nishad's well-intentioned efforts to incorporate feel-good elements seemed somewhat forced and didn't seamlessly integrate into the story. Despite these shortcomings, certain comedic elements, like Mukesh's character attempting to spy on his son with a fake Facebook ID, were indeed really funny."<ref>{{Cite web |title='Iyer in Arabia': This Mukesh-Urvashi starrer offers chuckles but not consistency {{!}} Movie Review |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/2024/02/02/iyer-in-arabia-movie-review-mukesh-urvashi-dhyan-sreenivasan-malayalam.html |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref>

Arjun Ramachandran of ''The South First'' gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote, "''Iyer in Arabia'' is a satirical movie with a cliched plot. It is a time-pass entertainer."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Arjun |date=2024-02-02 |title=Iyer in Arabia review: A political satire film with a cliched plot |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/iyer-in-arabia-malayalam-movie-review/ |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=The South First |language=en |archive-date=2025-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127064229/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/iyer-in-arabia-malayalam-movie-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rashmi Kuttan of ''[[Asianet News]]'' wrote, "The film tries to expose the audience to the beliefs that are being politicized in the current situation with a little laugh. ''Iyer in Arabia'' ridicules the shrinking within the walls of religion and irrationally succumbing to the blindness of faith."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iyer in Arabia Review: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Mukesh starrer promises a family entertainer- Asianet Newsable |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/iyer-in-arabia-dhyan-sreenivasan-mukesh-starrer-promises-a-family-entertainer-rkn-s8879z |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=newsable.asianetnews.com |archive-date=2025-01-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250127090248/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/amp/entertainment/iyer-in-arabia-dhyan-sreenivasan-mukesh-starrer-promises-a-family-entertainer-rkn-s8879z |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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[[Category:2024 Indian films]]
[[Category:2024 Malayalam-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Dubai]]
[[Category:Indian comedy films]]

Iyer in Arabia - Revision history

AarohamResort at 06:27, 5 March 2026