Neymar | |
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Directed by | Sudhi Maddison |
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Produced by | Padma Uday |
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Cinematography | Alby |
Edited by | Noufal Abdullah |
Music by | Shaan Rahman |
Production company | V Cinemas International |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Malayalam |
Box office | est. ₹10 crore (US$1.3 million)[1] |
Neymar is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Sudhi Maddison and produced by Padma Uday under the banner of V Cinemas International. The film stars Mathew Thomas, Naslen K. Gafoor, Vijayaraghavan, Johny Antony and Shammi Thilakan. It was released in theatres on 12 May 2023.[2]
Parts of the film was filmed in Pondicherry.[3] The motion poster of the film was released in January 2023.[4]
Anjana George of The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars and stated "On the whole, Neymar the dog steals the show. A family entertainer for the vacation."[5]
A critic of Onmanorama wrote "he film's blend of comedy, entertainment, and emotion makes it a must-watch for those seeking a cinematic experience that delivers it all."[6] Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay gave 2/5 stars and wrote "The lacklustre writing make director Sudhi Maddison's Neymar an insipid watch."[7] Anandu Suresh of The Indian Express gave 1.5/5 stars and wrote "In short, Neymar proves to be a squandered opportunity for Malayalam cinema, as it adds to the absence of any compelling pet-centric movies in the industry, and all that we have had till now are trash like Ring Master (2014)."[8]
Neymar was a commercial success at the box office.[1] On its third day, the film earned ₹1 crore (US$130,000) from Kerala.[9] After two weeks of its release, it grossed ₹4 crore (US$500,000).[10] The film earned ₹7 crore (US$880,000) globally on its 17th day, with ₹5.1 crore (US$640,000) accounting to the Kerala box office.[11] The total worldwide box office collection is expected to be over ₹10 crore (US$1.3 million).[1]