Johny Johny Yes Appa (transl. Johnny Johnny Yes Papa) is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language family comedy film directed by G. Marthandan, produced by Vaishak Rajan and written by Joji Thomas (debutant writer of Vellimoonga). It stars Kunchacko Boban and Sanoop Santhosh. The film released with a mixed reports.
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Plot
The story is about Johnny who pretends to be a gentleman but is a thief who thrives on lies and betrayals. When he was young, he started small by stealing a rupee from his father, Karian, a teacher, and blaming his elder brother, Peter, for childhood mischief. Karian, his mother, Gracy, and neighbors consider him a virtuous youngster. He manages to expel Peter from the family and blames his younger brother, Philip, for his misdeeds. But Philip supports and trusts Peter. Johnny is in love with Jaisa, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Chavaramplakal Jose, who tries his best to keep them apart.
His life changes when a teenage boy, Adam alias Adithyan, enters his life while he is performing a stealth. Adam blackmails Johnny and starts living with his family. Adam reveals his back story where he was brought up in an orphanage. He falls in love with Nandana, a teenage girl who insults him since he has no address. He sets on a mission to get an address for himself and meet his mother Amala, with Johnny's help.
Music
The film's music was composed by Shaan Rahman.
Reception
filmibeat rated the film 3/5 and said, "A film with comedy & emotions in the right proportions". Manorama Online stated that "The film about family and for families is a typical entertainer and is a fun watch". The Times of India rated the film 2.5/5 and stated that it "not pack enough punch to offer the viewers an engaging experience".