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

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

Plot

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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.

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Music

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My Santa
 
Album Cover
Soundtrack album by
Released22 December 2019
RecordedVarsha Vallaki Studios
GenreFeature Film Soundtrack
Length27:18
LanguageMalayalam
LabelGoodwill Entertainments
ProducerVidyasagar
Vidyasagar chronology
Aaruthra
(2018)
My Santa
(2019)
Naarkaali
(2019)
External audio
  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 VarmaKarthik5:45
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

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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 [1].[3]

Reception

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Vidyasagar to score music for Dileep's next, My Santa". The New Indian Express. 26 July 2019. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Dileep starrer 'My Santa' to release on Christmas – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
  3. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Ajith (28 December 2019). "My Santa is a feel good entertainer that draws families". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Moviebuzz (27 December 2019). "My Santa review: Family & Kids special!". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
  7. ^ TNN (26 December 2019). "My Santa Movie Review : A Christmas gift for children". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
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