The Gambler is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Tom Emmatty (who directed Oru Mexican Aparatha) and starring Anson Paul and George Emmatty (director's son).

[2][3][4] The film is about a father, George, who appears in his son's dreams as a superhero, IO Man.

[8] A father and son go through a series of struggles as they try to get what is important to them and live a happier life.

[9] A critic from The Times of India gave 2/5 and wrote that "The film could sure have made a better impact if the treatment was well-thought-out".

[11] A critic from Deccan Chronicle opined that "At this time when Avengers Endgame is still going strong in the theatres, it would be an eye-opener for the director to watch what a superhero film actually entails".