My Santa (film)
My Santa is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama christmas film, directed by Sugeeth and written by Jemin Cyriac, starring Dileep, Manasvi Kottachi, Devanandha, Sunny Wayne, Anusree and Kalabhavan Shajohn.[1] The film is produced by Nishad Koya, Ajeesh OK, Sajith Krishna and Saritha Sugeeth for the banner of Wall Poster Entertainment. The music is composed by Vidyasagar.[2]
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| Directed by | Sugeeth |
| Written by | Jemin Cyriac |
| Produced by | Nishad Koya Ajeesh O. K. Sajith Krishna Saritha Sugeeth |
| Starring | Dileep Manasvi Kottachi Devanandha Anusree Sai Kumar Sunny Wayne |
| Cinematography | Faizal Ali |
| Edited by | V.Saajan |
| Music by | Vidyasagar |
Production company | Wall Poster Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Kalasangham Films |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
Aisa Elizabeth, a second-grader, lost her father, mother, and grandmother in an accident. She is staying with her grandfather. Grandfather, pet Elliamma, loving neighbors and schoolgirl Anna Teresa is her world.
Santa is the protagonist of Aisa's mind from her grandfather's stories. She hoped that Santa Claus is alive somewhere and that Santa would come to see her once in a while. She also had some wish to ask Santa that Christmas. Last Christmas night, Santa arrives to meet Aisa as she wishes. Santa accompanies her that night to fulfil her wishes.
Cast
- Dileep as Abel Abraham Thekkan / Santa Claus
- Manasvi Kottachi as Isa Elizabeth Jacob
- Deva Nandha as Anna Theresa, Isa's friend
- Sunny Wayne as Aby Mathew
- Anusree as Deepa Abel
- Sai Kumar as Isa's Grandfather "Kuttoosan"
- Siddique as Paul Pappan
- Kalabhavan Shajon as Shareeff
- Indrans as Krishnan
- Dharmajan as Manukuttan
- Suresh Krishna as Dr. Stephen Philip
- Irshad as Babu, Deepas Brother
- Manju Pathrose as Smitha Paul
- Deeraj Rathnam as
- Anaswara Rajan as Adult Isa (Cameo)
- Aju Varghese as Joji Varghese (Cameo)
- Shine Tom Chacko as Police Officer (Cameo)
- Nandhan Unni as Art Director (Cameo)
- Govind Padmasoorya as Isa's Father (Photo Presence)
- Sshivada as Isa's Mother (Photo Presence)
- Radhika Pandit as Lakshmi (Photo presence)
Music
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| Released | 22 December 2019 | ||||
| Recorded | Varsha Vallaki Studios | ||||
| Genre | Feature Film Soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 27:18 | ||||
| Language | Malayalam | ||||
| Label | Goodwill Entertainments | ||||
| Producer | Vidyasagar | ||||
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The music and background score for the film is composed by Vidyasagar. Lyrics were written by Nishad Ahamed and Santhosh Varma.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Oh Bullemma" | Santhosh Varma | Karthik | 5:45 |
| 2. | "Muth Nee" | Nishad Ahamed | Roshni Suresh | 4:34 |
| 3. | "Velli Panji" | Santhosh Varma | Merin Gregory | 3:07 |
| 4. | "Carol" | Nishad Ahamed | Roshni Suresh | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Santa Superstar" | Nishad Ahamed | Niranj Suresh, Aadya Nair, Ria Ranjith, Rachel Kurian, Uday K , Aditya K | 4:02 |
| 6. | "Velli Panji (Child Version)" | Santhosh Varma | Hanna Regi | 4:18 |
| Total length: | 27:18 | |||
Release
The film released on 25 December 2019.[3] The satellite rights of the film were bought by Zee Keralam and they released the OTT in Zee5 .[4]
Reception
Ajith of Malayala Manorama wrote that "with ample doses of humor and emotions, My Santa is a feel good entertainer that would excite the young audience and draw families to the theaters this holiday season."[5] Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express stated that "this Santa brings a few cheers but no gifts" and added: "My Santa is a film that demands too much from the viewer. In addition to requiring an immense reserve of patience, it requires one to put up with its heightened theatricality, 90s-style melodrama, and excessive sweetness."[6] Sify rated it 3 out of 5 stars and gave the verdict: "Family & Kids special!"[7] The Times of India calling the film "A Christmas gift for children" gave it a 3 out of 5 rating. The reviewer appreciated Baby Manasvi's performance and wrote that she "steals the show with her splendid acting, coming across easily as the loving, innocent and stubborn girl."[8]
References
- "First look of Dileep in My Santa revealed – The New Indian Express". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- "Vidyasagar to score music for Dileep's next, My Santa". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- "Dileep starrer 'My Santa' to release on Christmas – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- ZEE5 Staff (22 August 2020). "Trailer review: My Santa is the perfect dose of comedy for your Onam movie break!". Zee5. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- Ajith (28 December 2019). "My Santa is a feel good entertainer that draws families". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- Sajin Shrijith (27 December 2019). "'My Santa' review: This Santa brings a few cheers but no gifts". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- Moviebuzz (27 December 2019). "My Santa review: Family & Kids special!". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- TNN (26 December 2019). "My Santa Movie Review : A Christmas gift for children". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 December 2019.