[1] The film stars Joju George in the title role, alongside Kalyani Priyadarshan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Nyla Usha, Asha Sharath, Appani Sarath, and Vijayaraghavan.

Antony and Maria's presence in each others' lives reforms their violent ways until a forgotten foe named Tarzan arrives to finish them.

[14] Anjana George of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Antony is a soulful Malayalam movie, resonating with the charm of yesteryear cinema.

"[19] Sajin Shrijith of The New Indian Express gave 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "One can't dismiss a few satisfyingly cathartic situations where Joju and Kalyani use their fists to teach some lessons to a few distasteful characters.

"[20] Princy Alexander of Onmanorama wrote, "Antony following the stereotype of a broken boy turning goon is one of the drawbacks of this Joshiy directorial, though the makers have tried to add a whiff of freshness by including an unusual relationship in the picture.

"[21] Shilpa Nair Anand of The Hindu wrote, "Antony is a typical Joshiy film; there is action, plenty of it, and emotions spread over two hours and twenty-odd minutes.