Philip's (film)

Philip's is a 2023 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Alfred Kurian Joseph in his directorial debut.

Philip, a middle-aged widower from Kerala, works at a sports retail shop in Bangalore while raising his three children: Basil, Blessy, and Betty.

During a school sports event, tragedy strikes when Vivek accidentally injures Betty in a shot put competition, resulting in her comatose state.

Basil confirms his decision to go to New Zealand with Dona, Blessy chooses to stay in Bangalore for her degree, and Philip and Betty decide to move back to Kerala.

[citation needed] Sanjith Sidhardhan of OTTPlay gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "If you are a fan of feel-good family dramas that have the potential to move you, then Mukesh's Philip will not disappoint.

"[13] Vignesh Madhu of Cinema Express gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Philip's will perhaps be best remembered as a fitting swansong for Innocent.

"[14] A critic of Times Now gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "As Philip's prepares to unfold its heartwarming narrative on the big screen, audiences can anticipate a cinematic experience that explores the intricacies of family relationships, sprinkled with humour and unexpected turns.

"[15] A staff of Onmanorama wrote, "While the fun part of the movie, except for a few one-liners delivered by the two daughter characters, is ludicrously grotesque, the serious sequences are engrossing and nuanced.