Jo and Jo
Jo and Jo (Jomol & Jomon) is an Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by debutant Arun D Jose. The film is co-produced by Imagine Cinemas and Signature Studios. Written by Arun along with Raveesh Nath, the film stars Nikhila Vimal, Mathew Thomas, Naslen K. Gafoor and Melvin G babu in the lead roles. The music for the film is done by Govind Vasantha.[2][3]The film released on 13 May 2022 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences therefore becoming a commercial success.
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| Directed by | Arun D Jose |
| Written by | Arun D Jose Raveesh Nath |
| Produced by | Imagine Cinemas Signature Studios |
| Starring | Nikhila Vimal Mathew Thomas Naslen K. Gafoor Melvin G Babu |
| Cinematography | Ansar Shah |
| Edited by | Chaman Chakko |
| Music by | Govind Vasantha |
Release date | 13 May 2022[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Box office | ₹ 26 crore |
Premise
Jomol is the elder daughter of Baby and Lilly. Their second child is Jomon, and Jomol thinks her parents love him more because he is a male. Jomon is a carefree person and holds certain chauvinistic values to an extent when it comes to the power struggle between him and his sister. Jomol with her keen perceptive skills catches Jomon's every little mischiefs and exposes them to their parents. All of these create a rift between them. Meanwhile, a love letter arrives at their house, and they both think that the letter was meant for the other person, and they both try to unravel the full story behind the letter with evidence, and this forms the story. Parallel plot-lines include Manoj's infatuation on Jomol, Eby's plans to meet his girlfriend Nimmy during second-phase of COVID-19, etc.
Cast
- Nikhila Vimal as Jomol Baby
- Mathew Thomas as Jomon Baby
- Naslen K. Gafoor as Manoj Sundaran
- Melvin G Babu as Eby Kuruvilla
- Sagar Surya as Tuttu (Parishkaari)
- Johny Antony as Baby Palathara
- Sminu Sijo as Lillykutty Baby
- Leena Antony as Annamma
- Hareesh Pengan as Manoj's elder uncle
- Saniya Babu as Nimmi (Melvin's love interest)
- Santhosh Laxman as Kadakkaran
- Sameera Sabu as Indu
- Anjana Ashokan as Jomon's Wedding girl (Ellolam Thari song)
- Binu Adimaly as Member Shibu
- Sreejith Ravi as Sub Inspector of Police
- Kalabhavan Shajohn as Saji, Indhu's father (cameo appearance)
Production
The film was announced in mid-September. Its first look poster was revealed by actor Prithviraj Sukumaran at 16 October on Mathew's Birthday.
Release
The film released on theatres on 13 May 2022.
Home media
The digital rights of the film were acquired by Amazon Prime Video and it started streaming on 10 June 2022.
Music
Music for the film is composed by Govind Vasantha and lyrics are penned by Suhail Koya and Titto Thankachan.
Reception
The film received positive response from critics. Ottplay gave 3/5 and wrote, "This entertainer about sibling rivalry is arguably the most fun film set in the lockdown". The News Minute gave 2.5/5 and wrote, "Film on sibling rivalry had promise, but failed to deliver". Deepa Soman of Onmanorama wrote, 'all the actors, be it Naslen, Mathew, Nikhila, Johny Antony, Sminu or those doing the supporting characters, have given their all to the wonderfully relatable everyday characters making this movie a safe bet as a weekend watch.' [4]
References
- "Jo and Jo movie release date". Times of India. 11 May 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- "'ജോ ആൻഡ് ജോയുമായി' മാത്യു, നസ്ലൻ, നിഖില വിമൽ". News18 Malayalam. 23 September 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- Antony, Meriya (24 September 2021). "Nikhila Vimal, Mathew Thomas and Naslen to lead Jo and Jo". Onlookers Media. Retrieved 12 December 2021.
- "Jo and Jo review: Of sibling squabbles, fun and bonding during lockdown". Onmanorama. 13 May 2022.