: Aju Varghese, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, and Hareesh Kanaran provide comedic support, though some reviewers felt their talents were underutilized. Critical Reception
: Ittymaani (played by Mohanlal) is known for his extreme thriftiness and his habit of charging a "commission" for every service he provides to his community.
The film features a massive ensemble cast of veteran Malayalam actors: : Aju Varghese, Salim Kumar, Dharmajan Bolgatty, and
: Mohanlal as Ittymaani (and his father, Ittymaathan, 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 : According to The New Indian Express ,
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 story shifts from comedy to a social message when Ittymaani attempts to help a lonely widow, Plamoottil Annamma (Radhika Sarathkumar), whose own children have neglected her. Plot & Themes : The story shifts from
Critics generally offered mixed reviews, often praising the performances while criticizing the script: