Overview
A heartwarming tale of connection and companionship in an age of technology.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- gentle
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a fresh, funny, emotionally resonant Malayalam comedy-drama elevated by Suraj Venjaramoodu and Soubin Shahir, while noting some late-script hesitation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The AI humanoid Kunjappan becomes an emotionally significant presence between Bhaskara and his son Subrahmanian.
The humanoid enters the conservative small-town world of Bhaskara Pothuval, creating friction and fascination.
The central AI premise functions primarily as a lens on an elderly father and his absent working son.
Critics repeatedly described the film as both funny and profoundly philosophical while praising its emotional warmth.
Films like Android Kunjappan Version 5.25, and why
Robot & Frank
warm human-machine relationship, accessible science fiction, and emotional family drama
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
gentle artificial-intelligence premise combined with humor, loneliness, and philosophical questions
The Wild Robot
comforting cross-generational relationship, whimsical technology, and heartfelt comedy-drama
The Lunchbox
small-scale speculative storytelling centered on family bonds, rural life, and humane humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval
- Release Date
- 2019-11-08
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (43)
Cast
- Suraj Venjaramoodu
- Soubin Shahir
- Sooraj Thelakkad
- Kendy Zirdo
- Saiju Kurup
- Maala Parvathi
- Rajesh Madhavan
- Megha Mathew
- Sivadas Kannur
- Madhusoodanan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 about?
- A conservative villager finds his fractured family life transformed when an AI humanoid becomes his unexpected companion.
- What is Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Android Kunjappan Version 5.25.
- What did critics think of Android Kunjappan Version 5.25?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a fresh, funny, emotionally resonant Malayalam comedy-drama elevated by Suraj Venjaramoodu and Soubin Shahir, while noting some late-script hesitation.
- Which films are like Android Kunjappan Version 5.25?
- Films with a similar feel include Robot & Frank, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Wild Robot, and The Lunchbox.
- How long is Android Kunjappan Version 5.25?
- Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 runs 134 minutes.
- Where can I watch Android Kunjappan Version 5.25?
- In United States, Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
