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	\| director = [[Lal Jose]]		\| director = [[Lal Jose]]
	\| producer = S. George		\| producer = [[S. George]]
	\| writer = A.C. Vijeesh		\| writer = A.C. Vijeesh
	\| starring = [[Mammooty]]<br />[[Fahadh Faasil]]<br />[[Reenu Mathews]]<br />[[Salim Kumar]]<br />[[Guinness Pakru]]		\| starring = [[Mammooty]]<br />[[Fahadh Faasil]]<br />[[Reenu Mathews]]<br />[[Salim Kumar]]<br />[[Guinness Pakru]]
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	'''''Immanuel''''', also publicized as '''''Emmanuel''''',<ref name=TOIpreview/><ref name=DCpreview/> is a 2013 [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam]] [[comedy-drama film]], directed by [[Lal Jose]] and produced by S. George.<ref name=TOIpreview>{{cite news\|title=Lal- Mammootty pair up again !\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311211840/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=11 March 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> The film stars [[Mammootty]] in the title role with [[Fahadh Faasil]] and [[Reenu Mathews]]. Lal Jose has stated that it is a "soft film sans hullabaloo" and "essentially tells the story of Immanuel's intrinsic goodness even in the face of adversity."<ref name="TH1">{{cite news\|title=On Location: Immanuel - Money matters\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/on-location-immanuel-money-matters/article4364416.ece\|newspaper=The Hindu\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>		'''''Immanuel''''', also publicized as '''''Emmanuel''''',<ref name=TOIpreview/><ref name=DCpreview/> is a 2013 [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam]] [[comedy-drama film]], directed by [[Lal Jose]] and produced by [[S. George]].<ref name=TOIpreview>{{cite news\|title=Lal- Mammootty pair up again !\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311211840/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=11 March 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> The film stars [[Mammootty]] in the title role with [[Fahadh Faasil]] and [[Reenu Mathews]]. Lal Jose has stated that it is a "soft film sans hullabaloo" and "essentially tells the story of Immanuel's intrinsic goodness even in the face of adversity."<ref name="TH1">{{cite news\|title=On Location: Immanuel - Money matters\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/on-location-immanuel-money-matters/article4364416.ece\|newspaper=The Hindu\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
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	===Box office===		===Box office===
	The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-cinema-8211-first-half-of-2013-progress-report-news-malayalam-nhgry4ccbfgsi.html\|title=Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report\|work=[[Sify]]\|date=8 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/problem-of-plenty-despite-fresh-ideas-new-artists-malayalam-film-industry-suffers-rs-150-crore-loss/articleshow/29019120.cms\|title=Problem of plenty\|work=[[The Economic Times]]\|date=19 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/lal-jose-eyeing-bollywood-with-diamond-necklace-remake-642179.html\|title=Lal Jose eyeing Bollywood with 'Diamond Necklace' remake\|work=[[~~CNN-~~News18]]\|date=30 September 2013}}</ref> The film ran 125 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pycker.com/articles/times-when-mammoottys-character-name-and-movie-title-were-the-same\|title=9 Times When Mammootty's Character Name And Movie Title Were The Same\|work=Pycker\|date=13 April 2019}}</ref>		The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-cinema-8211-first-half-of-2013-progress-report-news-malayalam-nhgry4ccbfgsi.html\|title=Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report\|work=[[Sify]]\|date=8 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/problem-of-plenty-despite-fresh-ideas-new-artists-malayalam-film-industry-suffers-rs-150-crore-loss/articleshow/29019120.cms\|title=Problem of plenty\|work=[[The Economic Times]]\|date=19 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/lal-jose-eyeing-bollywood-with-diamond-necklace-remake-642179.html\|title=Lal Jose eyeing Bollywood with 'Diamond Necklace' remake\|work=[[News18]]\|date=30 September 2013}}</ref> The film ran 125 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pycker.com/articles/times-when-mammoottys-character-name-and-movie-title-were-the-same\|title=9 Times When Mammootty's Character Name And Movie Title Were The Same\|work=Pycker\|date=13 April 2019}}</ref>

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	'''''Immanuel''''', also publicized as '''''Emmanuel''''',<ref name=TOIpreview/><ref name=DCpreview/> is a 2013 [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam]] [[comedy-drama film]], directed by [[Lal Jose]] and produced by S. George.<ref name=TOIpreview>{{cite news\|title=Lal- Mammootty pair up again !\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311211840/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=11 March 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> The film stars [[Mammootty]] in the title role with [[~~Reenu Mathews~~]] and [[~~Fahadh Faasil~~]]. Lal Jose has stated that it is a "soft film sans hullabaloo" and "essentially tells the story of Immanuel's intrinsic goodness even in the face of adversity."<ref name="TH1">{{cite news\|title=On Location: Immanuel - Money matters\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/on-location-immanuel-money-matters/article4364416.ece\|newspaper=The Hindu\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>		'''''Immanuel''''', also publicized as '''''Emmanuel''''',<ref name=TOIpreview/><ref name=DCpreview/> is a 2013 [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam]] [[comedy-drama film]], directed by [[Lal Jose]] and produced by S. George.<ref name=TOIpreview>{{cite news\|title=Lal- Mammootty pair up again !\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311211840/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=11 March 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> The film stars [[Mammootty]] in the title role with [[Fahadh Faasil]] and [[Reenu Mathews]]. Lal Jose has stated that it is a "soft film sans hullabaloo" and "essentially tells the story of Immanuel's intrinsic goodness even in the face of adversity."<ref name="TH1">{{cite news\|title=On Location: Immanuel - Money matters\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/on-location-immanuel-money-matters/article4364416.ece\|newspaper=The Hindu\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The film follows the character of Immanuel ~~([[Mammootty]])~~,who works in a book publishing firm owned by Joseph ~~([[Sunil Sukhada]])~~. When the company is closed down due to unexpected reasons, Immanuel and his family find it difficult to make both ends meet.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Emmanuel starts rolling\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news-and-interviews/36173074_1_mammootty-debutant-lal-jose\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411034402/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news-and-interviews/36173074_1_mammootty-debutant-lal-jose\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=11 April 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> He then gets a job in a private insurance company which is managed by Jeevan Raj ~~([[Fahad Fasil]])~~. The movie gives an unvarnished portrayal of the ruthless ways in which private insurance companies work, with scant regard for humanity. Immanuel is cheated by his colleague Venkatesh who grabs his customer and takes the credit. Non performers are forced to leave the organization without prior notice. Clients are repeatedly denied their claims on flimsy grounds while the company makes profit. The film portrays the battle between the ruthless company and Immanuel who tries to set things right for the customers.		The film follows the character of Immanuel,who works in a book publishing firm owned by Joseph. When the company is closed down due to unexpected reasons, Immanuel and his family find it difficult to make both ends meet.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Emmanuel starts rolling\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news-and-interviews/36173074_1_mammootty-debutant-lal-jose\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411034402/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news-and-interviews/36173074_1_mammootty-debutant-lal-jose\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=11 April 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> He then gets a job in a private insurance company which is managed by Jeevan Raj. The movie gives an unvarnished portrayal of the ruthless ways in which private insurance companies work, with scant regard for humanity. Immanuel is cheated by his colleague Venkatesh who grabs his customer and takes the credit. Non performers are forced to leave the organization without prior notice. Clients are repeatedly denied their claims on flimsy grounds while the company makes profit. The film portrays the battle between the ruthless company and Immanuel who tries to set things right for the customers.

	==Cast==		==Cast==
			{{colbegin}}
	*[[Mammootty]] as Immanuel		*[[Mammootty]] as Immanuel
	*[[Fahadh Faasil]] as Jeevan Raj		*[[Fahadh Faasil]] as Jeevan Raj
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	*Deepika Mohan as Immanuel's co-worker at DTP Center		*Deepika Mohan as Immanuel's co-worker at DTP Center
	*Anjana Appukuttan as Immanuel's neighbour		*Anjana Appukuttan as Immanuel's neighbour
			{{colend}}

	==Production==		==Production==
	Casting for ''Immanuel'' began in mid-2012,<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mammootty in Lal Jose's Emmanuel\|url=http://www.keralathanima.com/movies/mammootty-in-lal-joses-emmanuel.html\|publisher=Kerala Hanima\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> with both [[John Abraham (actor)\|John Abraham]] and [[Balachandra Menon]] rumored to be taking part in the film.<ref name="BB">{{cite web\|title=Balachandra Menon says 'No' to Lal Jose's 'Immanuel'\|url=http://www.balconybeats.com/2012/actors/balachandra-menon-says-no-to-lal-joses-immanuel/\|publisher=Balcony Beats\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Jose denied rumors that Abraham would be acting in the film and Menon also denied that he would perform due to conflicting schedules with his personal life.<ref name="BB" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=It is just another rumour: Lal Jose\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-and-interviews/36094556_1_lal-jose-john-abraham-rumour\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214160430/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-and-interviews/36094556_1_lal-jose-john-abraham-rumour\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=14 December 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Actor [[Mammootty]] was confirmed as the lead actor, with [[Fahadh Faasil]] also confirmed as performing in the film.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Fahad to play negative role in Lal Jose's Immanuel\|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/News/Fahad%20to%20play%20negative%20role%20%20in%20Lal%20Jose's%20'Immanuel'.-4945-1\|publisher=Metro Matinee\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Faasil was initially said to be performing a "negative role" in ''Immanuel'', which Jose later stated was untrue and that Faasil would be portraying a company executive.<ref name=DCpreview>{{cite news\|title=Fahadh not a villain in Lal Jose's 'Emmanuel'\|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130129/entertainment-mollywood/article/fahadh-not-villain-lal-jose%E2%80%99s-emmanuel\|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> In early January 2013, Jose announced that he had cast, a newcomer, Reenu Mathews, as Mammootty's wife in the film.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Lal Jose introduces yet another actress\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/news-and-interviews/36131245_1_lal-jose-mammootty-archana-kavi\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214160433/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/news-and-interviews/36131245_1_lal-jose-mammootty-archana-kavi\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=14 December 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>		Casting for ''Immanuel'' began in mid-2012,<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mammootty in Lal Jose's Emmanuel\|url=http://www.keralathanima.com/movies/mammootty-in-lal-joses-emmanuel.html\|publisher=Kerala Hanima\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> with both [[John Abraham (actor)\|John Abraham]] and [[Balachandra Menon]] rumored to be taking part in the film.<ref name="BB">{{cite web\|title=Balachandra Menon says 'No' to Lal Jose's 'Immanuel'\|url=http://www.balconybeats.com/2012/actors/balachandra-menon-says-no-to-lal-joses-immanuel/\|publisher=Balcony Beats\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Jose denied rumors that Abraham would be acting in the film and Menon also denied that he would perform due to conflicting schedules with his personal life.<ref name="BB" /><ref>{{cite news\|title=It is just another rumour: Lal Jose\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-and-interviews/36094556_1_lal-jose-john-abraham-rumour\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214160430/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-and-interviews/36094556_1_lal-jose-john-abraham-rumour\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=14 December 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Actor [[Mammootty]] was confirmed as the lead actor, with [[Fahadh Faasil]] also confirmed as performing in the film.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Fahad to play negative role in Lal Jose's Immanuel\|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/News/Fahad%20to%20play%20negative%20role%20%20in%20Lal%20Jose's%20'Immanuel'.-4945-1\|publisher=Metro Matinee\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Faasil was initially said to be performing a "negative role" in ''Immanuel'', which Jose later stated was untrue and that Faasil would be portraying a company executive.<ref name=DCpreview>{{cite news\|title=Fahadh not a villain in Lal Jose's 'Emmanuel'\|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130129/entertainment-mollywood/article/fahadh-not-villain-lal-jose%E2%80%99s-emmanuel\|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> In early January 2013, Jose announced that he had cast, a newcomer, [[Reenu Mathews]], as Mammootty's wife in the film.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Lal Jose introduces yet another actress\|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/news-and-interviews/36131245_1_lal-jose-mammootty-archana-kavi\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214160433/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/news-and-interviews/36131245_1_lal-jose-mammootty-archana-kavi\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=14 December 2013\|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]\|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>

	Filming began in [[Kochi]] in January 2013.<ref name="TH1" />		Filming began in [[Kochi]] in January 2013.<ref name="TH1" />

	==Critical reception==		==Release==
			The film was released on 5 April 2013.

			===Critical reception===
	Smitha of [[Oneindia.in\|OneIndia]] gave the movie 4/5 stars and stated, "''Immanuel'' is a touching, heartwarming and poignant tale of human values, endurance and goodness in people" and that the movie "is worth watching this weekend and seems to have all ingredients that might make it a superhit."<ref name=oneindia>{{cite web\|title=Immanuel Movie Review - Perfect to watch this weekend\|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2013/immanuel-movie-review-106968.html\|author=Smitha\|work=[[Oneindia.in\|OneIndia]]\|date=5 April 2013\|access-date=8 April 2013}}{{Rating\|4\|5}}</ref>		Smitha of [[Oneindia.in\|OneIndia]] gave the movie 4/5 stars and stated, "''Immanuel'' is a touching, heartwarming and poignant tale of human values, endurance and goodness in people" and that the movie "is worth watching this weekend and seems to have all ingredients that might make it a superhit."<ref name=oneindia>{{cite web\|title=Immanuel Movie Review - Perfect to watch this weekend\|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2013/immanuel-movie-review-106968.html\|author=Smitha\|work=[[Oneindia.in\|OneIndia]]\|date=5 April 2013\|access-date=8 April 2013}}{{Rating\|4\|5}}</ref>

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	Now running.com rated Immanuel above average. Veeyen said that "'Emmanuel' is a film that talks of the trying times that we live in. It's a delicate film with modest intentions, but which nevertheless remains a miniature gem with a distinct shine. He also praised the performance of mammooty. 'Mammootty is incredibly good as Emmanuel' Veeyen wrote."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11682/malayalam/emmanuel/4184/review.htm\|title=Emmanuel Review\|publisher=nowrunning.com}}</ref>		Now running.com rated Immanuel above average. Veeyen said that "'Emmanuel' is a film that talks of the trying times that we live in. It's a delicate film with modest intentions, but which nevertheless remains a miniature gem with a distinct shine. He also praised the performance of mammooty. 'Mammootty is incredibly good as Emmanuel' Veeyen wrote."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11682/malayalam/emmanuel/4184/review.htm\|title=Emmanuel Review\|publisher=nowrunning.com}}</ref>

			===Box office===
			The film was commercial success.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-cinema-8211-first-half-of-2013-progress-report-news-malayalam-nhgry4ccbfgsi.html\|title=Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report\|work=[[Sify]]\|date=8 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/problem-of-plenty-despite-fresh-ideas-new-artists-malayalam-film-industry-suffers-rs-150-crore-loss/articleshow/29019120.cms\|title=Problem of plenty\|work=[[The Economic Times]]\|date=19 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/lal-jose-eyeing-bollywood-with-diamond-necklace-remake-642179.html\|title=Lal Jose eyeing Bollywood with 'Diamond Necklace' remake\|work=[[CNN-News18]]\|date=30 September 2013}}</ref> The film ran 125 days in theatres.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://pycker.com/articles/times-when-mammoottys-character-name-and-movie-title-were-the-same\|title=9 Times When Mammootty's Character Name And Movie Title Were The Same\|work=Pycker\|date=13 April 2019}}</ref>

	== Soundtrack ==		== Soundtrack ==

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{{Infobox film
| name = Immanuel
| image = Immanuel_malayalam.jpg
| caption = Official Poster
| director = [[Lal Jose]]
| producer = S. George
| writer = A.C. Vijeesh
| starring = [[Mammooty]]<br />[[Fahadh Faasil]]<br />[[Reenu Mathews]]<br />[[Salim Kumar]]<br />[[Guinness Pakru]]
| music = [[Afzal Yusuf]]
| cinematography = Pradeep Nair
| editing = Ranjan Abraham
| studio = Cyn-Cyl Celluloid
| distributor = Play House & Tricolor Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2013|04|05}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Malayalam
| budget =
| gross =
}}
'''''Immanuel''''', also publicized as '''''Emmanuel''''',<ref name=TOIpreview/><ref name=DCpreview/> is a 2013 [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] [[comedy-drama film]], directed by [[Lal Jose]] and produced by S. George.<ref name=TOIpreview>{{cite news|title=Lal- Mammootty pair up again !|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311211840/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-18/news-and-interviews/31764974_1_box-office-christian-emmanuel|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 March 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> The film stars [[Mammootty]] in the title role with [[Reenu Mathews]] and [[Fahadh Faasil]]. Lal Jose has stated that it is a "soft film sans hullabaloo" and "essentially tells the story of Immanuel's intrinsic goodness even in the face of adversity."<ref name="TH1">{{cite news|title=On Location: Immanuel - Money matters|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/on-location-immanuel-money-matters/article4364416.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
The film follows the character of Immanuel ([[Mammootty]]),who works in a book publishing firm owned by Joseph ([[Sunil Sukhada]]). When the company is closed down due to unexpected reasons, Immanuel and his family find it difficult to make both ends meet.<ref>{{cite news|title=Emmanuel starts rolling|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news-and-interviews/36173074_1_mammootty-debutant-lal-jose|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411034402/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-06/news-and-interviews/36173074_1_mammootty-debutant-lal-jose|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 April 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> He then gets a job in a private insurance company which is managed by Jeevan Raj ([[Fahad Fasil]]). The movie gives an unvarnished portrayal of the ruthless ways in which private insurance companies work, with scant regard for humanity. Immanuel is cheated by his colleague Venkatesh who grabs his customer and takes the credit. Non performers are forced to leave the organization without prior notice. Clients are repeatedly denied their claims on flimsy grounds while the company makes profit. The film portrays the battle between the ruthless company and Immanuel who tries to set things right for the customers.

==Cast==
*[[Mammootty]] as Immanuel
*[[Fahadh Faasil]] as Jeevan Raj
*[[Reenu Mathews]] as Annie
* Gouri Shankar as Robin
*[[Salim Kumar]] as Suku (Peon)
*[[Guinness Pakru]] as Kannadi Kavi Shivan
*[[Sunil Sukhada]] as Joseph
*[[Ramesh Pisharody]] as Venkatesh
*[[P. Balachandran]] as Gopinathan Nair
*[[Bijukuttan]] as Driver
*[[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as Chandy
*[[Shivaji Guruvayoor]] as Simon
*[[Balachandran Chullikkadu]] as Madhavettan
*[[Nedumudi Venu]] as Jabbar
*[[Anil Murali]] (cameo) as Velayuthan
*[[Nandhu]] as Dr. Ramakrishnan
*[[Mukesh (actor)|Mukesh]] (cameo) as Rajasekharan
*[[Devan (actor)|Devan]] (cameo) as Kuwait Kumaran
*Suja Menon as Saritha
*[[Sukumari]] as Khadeejumma
*[[Ponnamma Babu]] s Chandy's wife
*[[Devi Ajith]] as Sandy Wilson
*T Parvathy
*[[Muktha (actress)|Muktha]] (cameo) as Jenniffer
*Deepika Mohan as Immanuel's co-worker at DTP Center
*Anjana Appukuttan as Immanuel's neighbour

==Production==
Casting for ''Immanuel'' began in mid-2012,<ref>{{cite web|title=Mammootty in Lal Jose's Emmanuel|url=http://www.keralathanima.com/movies/mammootty-in-lal-joses-emmanuel.html|publisher=Kerala Hanima|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> with both [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]] and [[Balachandra Menon]] rumored to be taking part in the film.<ref name="BB">{{cite web|title=Balachandra Menon says 'No' to Lal Jose's 'Immanuel'|url=http://www.balconybeats.com/2012/actors/balachandra-menon-says-no-to-lal-joses-immanuel/|publisher=Balcony Beats|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Jose denied rumors that Abraham would be acting in the film and Menon also denied that he would perform due to conflicting schedules with his personal life.<ref name="BB" /><ref>{{cite news|title=It is just another rumour: Lal Jose|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-and-interviews/36094556_1_lal-jose-john-abraham-rumour|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214160430/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-02/news-and-interviews/36094556_1_lal-jose-john-abraham-rumour|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Actor [[Mammootty]] was confirmed as the lead actor, with [[Fahadh Faasil]] also confirmed as performing in the film.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fahad to play negative role in Lal Jose's Immanuel|url=http://www.metromatinee.com/News/Fahad%20to%20play%20negative%20role%20%20in%20Lal%20Jose's%20'Immanuel'.-4945-1|publisher=Metro Matinee|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> Faasil was initially said to be performing a "negative role" in ''Immanuel'', which Jose later stated was untrue and that Faasil would be portraying a company executive.<ref name=DCpreview>{{cite news|title=Fahadh not a villain in Lal Jose's 'Emmanuel'|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130129/entertainment-mollywood/article/fahadh-not-villain-lal-jose%E2%80%99s-emmanuel|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref> In early January 2013, Jose announced that he had cast, a newcomer, Reenu Mathews, as Mammootty's wife in the film.<ref>{{cite news|title=Lal Jose introduces yet another actress|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/news-and-interviews/36131245_1_lal-jose-mammootty-archana-kavi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214160433/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-04/news-and-interviews/36131245_1_lal-jose-mammootty-archana-kavi|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 December 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=9 February 2013}}</ref>

Filming began in [[Kochi]] in January 2013.<ref name="TH1" />

==Critical reception==
Smitha of [[Oneindia.in|OneIndia]] gave the movie 4/5 stars and stated, "''Immanuel'' is a touching, heartwarming and poignant tale of human values, endurance and goodness in people" and that the movie "is worth watching this weekend and seems to have all ingredients that might make it a superhit."<ref name=oneindia>{{cite web|title=Immanuel Movie Review - Perfect to watch this weekend|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/reviews/2013/immanuel-movie-review-106968.html|author=Smitha|work=[[Oneindia.in|OneIndia]]|date=5 April 2013|access-date=8 April 2013}}{{Rating|4|5}}</ref>

Aswin J Kumar of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the movie 3/5 stars, and said that "''Immanuel'' is the latest embodiment among the newly-developed breed of characters who absorb all pain, rage and agony with an enduring smile," but stated that "the problem with ''Immanuel'' is that whatever he (Immanuel) does in the film looks more divine than human."<ref name=TOI>{{cite news|title=Immanuel Movie Review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/malayalam/movie-reviews/Immanuel/movie-review/19425912.cms|author=Aswin J Kumar|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=7 April 2013|access-date=8 April 2013}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>

Now running.com rated Immanuel above average. Veeyen said that "'Emmanuel' is a film that talks of the trying times that we live in. It's a delicate film with modest intentions, but which nevertheless remains a miniature gem with a distinct shine. He also praised the performance of mammooty. 'Mammootty is incredibly good as Emmanuel' Veeyen wrote."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/11682/malayalam/emmanuel/4184/review.htm|title=Emmanuel Review|publisher=nowrunning.com}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
The film's soundtrack contains 4 songs, all composed by [[Afsal Yusuf]]. Lyrics by [[Rafeeq Ahamed]], [[N. M. Shyam]].

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
! # !! Title !! Singer(s)
|-
| 1
| "Ennodu Koode"
| [[Jayaram Ranjith]] [[Divya S. Menon]]
|-
| 2
| "Maanathudichathu"
| [[Najim Arshad]], [[Saptaparna Chakraborty]]
|-
| 3
| "Paathakal (D)"
| [[Reshma Menon]], [[Carl Franais]]
|-
| 4
| "Paathakal"
| [[Carl Franais]], [[Ajeesh Ashokan]]
|}

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2787096|Immanuel}}

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