[2] Set in Vypin islands in Kerala, the plot revolves around a star-crossed romance between Rasool (Fahadh Faasil), a Muslim taxi driver, and Anna (Andrea Jeremiah), a Latin Christian salesgirl, both from conservative working class families.

[3] The songs and background score were composed by K. Annayum Rasoolum was released on 4 January 2013, the film received positive critical response and was also a commercial success at the box office.

He falls in love with Anna, a Latin Christian girl who works as salesgirl in a popular apparel shop.

It takes time for Rasool to convince Anna and make her understand his love for her; he always follows her as she travels regularly to her work place.

A few scenes are added where the now lone Rasool travels in a local train, suggesting that he left Vypin for good and moved to Mumbai.

For the audio release held in Fort Kochi that forms the backdrop of his film, Rajeev Ravi organised a mehfil of Mehboob songs.

[12] In Rediff.com, Paresh C. Palicha rated three out of five and said: Annayum Rasoolum "is a tale told in the classical love story mould with the underbelly of Kochi city as its backdrop.

Praveen praised the performance of Faasil and the supporting cast that includes "even those who appear [only] in a handful of scenes" and the cinematography and direction.

Regular day-to-day events and happenings are encapsuled in a beautiful way making the entire experience very enjoyable and memorable.

[16] The New Indian Express's Anil R. Nair called it a "refreshingly heartwarming simple romantic tale".

According to him, the "perfect casting and synchronized sound recording make the movie more realistic" and lauded the performance of Faasil.

Nair said: "the story is not new, but the narration deserves a standing ovation" for that he praised Echikanam's "brilliant screenplay" and Neelakhandan's "excellent shots", and also the songs—"Kandu Randu Kannu" and "Kaayalinarike".

[17] Annayum Rasoolum was screened at the section "Malayalam Cinema Today" at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).