Immanuel (film)

Immanuel, also publicized as Emmanuel, is a 2013 Malayalam drama film, directed by Lal Jose and produced by S. George. The film stars Mammootty in the title role with Reenu Mathews and Fahadh Faasil. Lal Jose has stated that it is a soft film sans hullabaloo and essentially tells the story of Immanuels intrinsic goodness even in the face of adversity..

Casting for Immanuel began in mid2012, with both John Abraham and Balachandra Menon rumored to be taking part in the film. Jose denied rumors that Abraham would be acting in the film and Menon also denied that he would perform due to conflicting schedules with his personal life. Actor Mammootty was confirmed as the lead actor, with Fahadh Faasil also confirmed as performing in the film. Faasil was initially said to be performing a negative role in Immanuel, which Jose later stated was untrue and that Faasil would be portraying a company executive. In early January 2013, Jose announced that he had cast, a newcomer, Reenu Mathews, as Mammoottys wife in the film.Smitha of OneIndia gave the movie 45 stars and stated, Immanuel is a touching, heartwarming and poignant tale of human values, endurance and goodness in people and that the movie is worth watching this weekend and seems to have all ingredients that might make it a superhit. ........

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