My Santa (film)

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My Santa
My Santa 2019 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Sugeeth
Written byJemin Cyriac
Produced byNishad Koya
Ajeesh O. K.
Sajith Krishna
Saritha Sugeeth
Starring Dileep
Manasvi Kottachi
Sunny Wayne
Anaswara Rajan
Anusree
Deva Nandha
Shine Tom Chacko
Aju Varghese
CinematographyFaizal Ali
Edited byV.Saajan
Music by Vidyasagar
Production
company
Wall Poster Entertainment
Distributed by Kalasangham Films
Release date
  • 25 December 2019 (2019-12-25)(India)
Running time
153 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

My Santa is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama christmas film, directed by Sugeeth and written by Jemin Cyriac, starring Dileep, Sunny Wayne, Manasvi Kottachi, Anaswara Rajan, Anusree, Deva Nandha, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Shine Tom Chacko and Indrans with Aju Varghese make in cameo appearance. 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. [1]

Contents

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, are her world.

Santa is the protagonist of Aisa's mind from her grandfather's stories. She hopes that Santa Claus is alive somewhere and that Santa will come to see her once in a while. She also has some wishes to ask Santa that Christmas. Last Christmas night, Santa arrives to meet Aisa and accompanies her that night to fulfill her wishes.

Cast

Music

My Santa
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Album Cover
Soundtrack album by
Released22 December 2019
Recorded Varsha Vallaki Studios
Genre Feature Film Soundtrack
Length27:18
Language Malayalam
Label Goodwill Entertainments
Producer Vidyasagar
Vidyasagar chronology
Aaruthra
(2018)
My Santa
(2019)
Naarkaali
(2019)
External audio
Nuvola apps arts.svg Official Audio Jukebox on YouTube

The music and background score for the film is composed by Vidyasagar. The lyrics were written by Nishad Ahamed and Santhosh Varma.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Oh Bullemma"Santhosh Varma Karthik 5:45
2."Muth Nee"Nishad AhamedRoshni Suresh4:34
3."Velli Panji"Santhosh VarmaMerin Gregory3:07
4."Carol"Nishad AhamedRoshni Suresh5:02
5."Santa Superstar"Nishad AhamedNiranj Suresh, Aadya Nair, Ria Ranjith, Rachel Kurian, Uday K , Aditya K4:02
6."Velli Panji (Child Version)"Santhosh VarmaHanna Regi4:18
Total length:27:18

Release

The film was released on 25 December 2019. [2] The satellite rights of the film were bought by Zee Keralam and it was released on the OTT in Zee5 . [3]

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." [4] 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." [5] Sify rated it 3 out of 5 stars and gave the verdict: "Family & Kids special!" [6] 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." [7]

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References

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