Marconi Mathai


Marconi Mathai is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Sanil Kalathil, who directed Uthara. The film starring Jayaram, Vijay Sethupathi and Athmiya Rajan marks Sethupathi's debut in Malayalam cinema and the 100th film appearance of actor comedian Aju Varghese. The film released on 11 July 2019, received mixed reviews.

Plot

Mathai is an ex-soldier, who is now working as a security guard. He is friendly with all and quite some time is used initially to establish his nature. He is fondly called “Marconi” as he tunes the radio signals for all in the village.
After the sweeper at the bank where Mathai is a security passes away, a new girl named Anna joins in her place. She is a cute girl and wins everyone’s hearts. Mathai loves her but is hesitant to tell her that.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack is composed by M. Jayachandran, while the lyrics are by Anil Panachooran and B K Harinarayanan.

Reception

gave 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Marconi Mathai is a modern day sermon for love glossed over with fresh paint to look like a fairy tale. Minus a few sexual innuendos that over the years we've come to pardon Jayaram for, Maarconi Mathaai is a no-brainer, feel-good, family entertainer."
Deccan Chronicle rated the film 2 out of 5 and wrote, "The film is let down by a weak script and an old storyline that has been done to death. Jayaram playing a romantic lead is a little hard to digest. Athmeeya has played her role with finesse. The music is decent and the cinematography must be mentioned specially."
The Indian Express gave 1 out of 5 starts and wrote, "Maarconi Mathaai feels like a desperate attempt to please the crowd by rehashing old tricks from the how-to-make-a-superficial-feel-good-film book."