Critics generally offered mixed reviews, often praising the performances while criticizing the script:
: IMDb lists KPAC Lalitha as Ittymaani's mother, Siddique as Fr. John Paul, and Honey Rose as Jessy Pothen. Critics generally offered mixed reviews, often praising the
Released during Onam 2019, is a Malayalam comedy-drama that marks the directorial debut of the duo Jibi-Joju. The film is primarily set in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur—a town legendary for its "duplicate" products—and follows the life of Manikkunnel Ittymaani, an eccentric businessman born in China who deals in counterfeit goods. Plot & Themes The film is primarily set in Kunnamkulam, Thrissur—a
The film features a massive ensemble cast of veteran Malayalam actors: in a dual role).
: According to The New Indian Express , the film focuses on the theme of "loving your parents" and the modern-day issue of elderly abandonment by busy or selfish children. Cast & Crew
: Mohanlal as Ittymaani (and his father, Ittymaathan, in a dual role).