Nov. 19, 2021|India|147 Min.|n/A
Genre: Comedy;Drama;South;Indian
Description: “Jan.E.Man” is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by debutant Chidambaram, with co-writing credits to Ganapathi (Chidambaram’s younger brother) and Sapnesh Varachal. The film features Basil Joseph, Balu Varghese, Lal, Arjun Ashokan, and Ganapathi in significant roles. Produced by Lakshmi Warrier, Ganesh Menon, Sajith Kookal, and Shawn Antony under Cheers Entertainment, the movie was released on November 19, 2021. It received widespread acclaim for its performances, particularly by Basil Joseph and Balu Varghese, as well as for its clean humor, emotional depth, engaging story, and Chidambaram’s direction.
The story follows Joymon, a nurse working in a remote part of Canada, who returns to Kerala to celebrate his 30th birthday with his old school friends. He chooses to host the celebration at his friend Sampath’s (Arjun Ashokan) house. Although Sampath and Faizal (Ganapathi S Poduval) initially disapprove of the idea, they reluctantly agree when Joymon offers free drinks for the event. Meanwhile, a funeral is taking place in the house across from Sampath’s, adding to the tension. Joymon and his friends find themselves in a challenging situation as misunderstandings, selfishness, and personality clashes unfold, forming the core of the film’s narrative.
Cast director: Chidambaram
Cast actor: Lal, Arjun Ashokan, Basil Joseph, Balu Varghese, Ganapathi S Poduval, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Gilu Joseph, Riya Saira, Sidharth Menon, Chembil Ashokan
Original name: ജാൻ-എ-മൻ