''My Santa'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language

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, directed by

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and written by Jemin Cyriac, starring Dileep, Manasvi Kottachi, Devanandha,

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, Anusree and Kalabhavan Shajohn. 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

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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 /

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* Manasvi Kottachi as Isa Elizabeth Jacob * Devanandha as Anna Theresa, Isa's friend *

as Eby Mathew * Anusree as Deepa Abel * Sai Kumar as Isa's Grandfather "Kuttoosan" * Siddique as Paul Pappan * Kalabhavan Shajon as Shareeff * Indrans as Krishnan *

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as Manukuttan * Suresh Krishna as Doctor *

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as Deepas Brother * Manju Pathrose as Smitha Paul * Deeraj Rathnam as * Shashankan Mayyanad as Manukuttans Friend * 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

The music and background score for the film is composed by

. Lyrics were written by Nishad Ahamed and Santhosh Varma.

Release

The film released on 25 December 2019. The satellite rights of the film were bought by Zee Keralam and they released the OTT in Zee5br>

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." 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." '' Sify'' rated it 3 out of 5 stars and gave the verdict: "Family & Kids special!" '' 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."

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 10912532 2019 films Indian Christmas films 2010s Malayalam-language films Films about Christianity Christianity in India Santa Claus in film Films directed by Sugeeth