April Fool

April Fool

Year: 2010

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Viji Thamby

Comedy

A fool can change your life. Rakesh Menon (Siddique), a music producer (shown as a publisher in Veber’s script), is married to a singer played by Nayana. Every Friday he and his friends hold a party where they invite simple‑minded guests, mock them as “talent”, and enjoy the ridicule, even neglecting family appointments.

Light-hearted
Unclear ending
Emotionally light
Medium intensity
Fast pacing
Moderate complexity

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Time period

Location

Rakesh's residence, a bus, party venue

The action largely unfolds inside a contemporary home where Friday gatherings descend into humorous ridicule. A bus trip introduces Krishnanunni and we see social dynamics spill into public spaces during the party culture. The mix of private spaces and a party backdrop highlights the film's satire of showbiz and relationships in a modern urban setting.

🏠 Domestic setting 🎭 Satire 🚌 Travel scene

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:39

Main Characters – April Fool (2010)

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Rakesh Menon (Siddique)

A music producer who hosts Friday prop parties that revel in ridiculing others as 'talent'. His carefree attitude and appetite for spectacle strain his marriage when misadventures spiral out of control.

🎭 Ego 🎵 Music 🎉 Party animal

Krishnanunni (C.R. Krishnanunni)

An outgoing Income Tax Inspector who eagerly helps others but often complicates matters with his well-meaning meddling and overactive storytelling.

🎤 Showman 🧭 Well-meaning 🗣️ Gossip

Rakesh's Wife

Rakesh's wife, who leaves after a heated altercation, triggering the cascade of events that Krishnanunni tries to resolve.

💔 Strained relationship 🏠 Domestic life

Sathyakaman (Sathyakaman)

An eccentric colleague who loves cricket and is an ardent Sachin Tendulkar fan, bringing offbeat humor to the unfolding chaos.

🏏 Cricket fan 😂 Eccentric

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:39

Major Themes – April Fool (2010)

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🎭 Pranks

A group of friends treats others as entertainment, staging Friday rituals of ridicule behind the scenes. The pranks reveal how quickly humor turns into manipulation and erodes trust among colleagues and loved ones.

💔 Relationships

Rakesh's marriage is strained by his party lifestyle and the chaos it causes. Attempts to mend bridges are thwarted by miscommunications, jealousy, and the consequences of impulsive actions.

💬 Miscommunication

Well-meaning interventions escalate problems rather than solve them. Communication errors and mistaken identities drive the plot and create comic chaos.

🎤 Showmanship

The film satirizes a culture focused on talent and performance over genuine connection. Characters perform for an audience, blurring lines between entertainment and reality.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:39

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