Dileep, Lal Jose and Benny P Nayarambalam get together again in Spanish Masala after their earlier super hit Chanthu Pottu. Lal Jose introduces another foreign lady Daniela Zacherl,in the flick after bringing a Chinese girl in Arabikatha. The story and script are by Benny P Nayarambalam. Spanish Masala is produced by Noushad under the banner of Big Screen . Charlie(Dileep) goes to Spain to participate in a programme. Charlie gets trapped in Spain, unable to return to India. With no friends, no money and no place to stay, Charlie is desperate. To make matters worse, Charlie spoke only Malayalam. And then like an angel from heaven, Camila (Daniela) comes to Charlies life. Camila is a Spanish lass who was in India with her father Philip Adam,who was the Spanish Amassador to India. She was born in India and having spent a good part of her youth in India, she loved India and things Indian. Most unexpectedly, Camila is fluent in Malayalam. To Charlie’s good fortune, he gets a job in Camila's palace. Camila had a lover Rahul (Kunchako Boban), was her playmate and childhood friend. When Camila’s family moved out to Spain, the governess accompanied them. However, Rahul was left behind as he was in a boarding school. Rahul, after completing his studies, joins his mother and meets Camila. They renew their friendship which gradually turns in to deep love. Their love is cut shot when Rahul loses his life tragically. Camila withdraws in to herself and spends her time lost in Rahul’s thoughts. And then Charlie enters her life and with his naughtiness and sprightly outlook on life, slowly transforms Camila. She is amused by his witty conversation and his optimism. Funny things happen to her. These hilarious situations are narrated in Spanish Masala. Dileep is quite comfortable playing what he plays best. And he makes sure that he plays it up to the gallery. Kunchako Boban excels in his role. He is smashing in a part that he chomps up into bits. Daniela Zacherl catches viewers mind with her angelic looks and charm; she is the heart-throb of the show. Biju Menon and Vinayaprasad are adequate. Foreign actors Javier and Clements has done a brilliant job. Vodafone comedy star fame Nelson's one-liners are rib- tickling. Through the role of 'Pappan'(Nelson),a comedian born to Malayalam Cinema. to A host of young stars including many from overseas make their debut in the film. The rest of the cast have done their parts very well. There are very few film-makers who leave their stamp on every creation of theirs and director Lal Jose is one of them. His films always have a lush and rich feel about them. 'Spanish Masala' too has the same magic. He has done a wonderful job with the newcomer, Spanish actress Daniela Faseri, whose expressions and mannerisms fit the character to a tee. The story thread by Benny. P. Nayarambalam is too predictable, often melodramatic and things happen at a leisurely pace, but there are catchy moments which are very alluring and satisfying. The dialogues were neat, the script was well written and the screenplay was capturing. The breathtaking beauty of Spain has been caught and presented in spectacular style by Lokanathan and needs special mention. Edits by Ranjan Abraham is fine and the music by Vidyasagar suits the mood generally. We are treated to a mix of humour and romance in the film. 'Spanish Masala' could easily turn out to be the best bet that is available at the mollywood cinemas now. Go for it ! VERDICT:TASTY ENTERTAINER
