The Times of India gave a rating of 3.5 on 5 and wrote that, "This is a film that will make you both laugh and cry at the same time, offering insights into the meaning of happiness, togetherness, friendship and more.
#DR GANESH BALU MOVIE#
The movie received positive response from the critics as well as from the audience. The movie was released outside Kerala on December 10, 2021. Initially the movie had previews in 90 release centers, the movie was welcomed by a low initial response but after increased demand from the audience, the movie was previewed in 150 release centers across Kerala after a week. The movie was released in theatres of Kerala on November 19, 2021. The official trailer of the film was released on November 11, 2021, by Mammotty through his official Facebook Page. The song was released by Manju Warrier on November 3, 2021. The song Mizhiyoram from the 1980 Malayalam movie Manjil Virinja Pookkal was remastered in this film. Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas and Asif Ali released the first look poster of the film on August 30, 2021. The teaser of the movie was released by Dulquer Salmaan on July 9, 2021. Vayandan did the makeup and Mahser Hamsa arranged the costumes for the movie.
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Kiran Das is the editor and Vinesh Bangalan is the art director of the film.
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Music director Bijibal composed the background scores for this movie. Vishnu Thandassery, who had worked in many films as a still photographer has debuted as a cinematographer through this film. Arjun Ashokan and Balu Varghese were part of the project from the get-go. The movie was made during the COVID-19 pandemic and its shooting started on September 9, 2020, and it was wrapped up in 35 days. The movie marks the directional debut of Chidambaram. Misunderstanding, selfishness, and clash of personalities becomes the premise of the movie.
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In multiple turn of events, which includes death of a neighbour, Joymon and his friends are left in a tight spot. He decides to come home to Kerala to celebrate his 30th birthday with his old school friends. Joymon is a nurse in the desolate part of Canada.