Neymar (film)

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, Vijayaraghavan, Johny Antony and Shammi Thilakan. It was released in theatres on 12 May 2023.

Production
Parts of the film was filmed in Pondicherry. The motion poster of the film was released in January 2023.

Critical reception
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."

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." Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTplay gave 2/5 stars and wrote "The lacklustre writing make director Sudhi Maddison's Neymar an insipid watch." 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)."

Box office
Neymar was a commercial success at the box office. On its third day, the film earned inr 10000000 from Kerala. After two weeks of its release, it grossed inr 40000000. The film earned inr 70000000 globally on its 17th day, with inr 51000000 accounting to the Kerala box office. The total worldwide box office collection is expected to be over inr 100000000.