72 Model (2013)

72 Model - Movie Information

• Original Title: 72 മോഡൽ
• Release Year: 2013
• Directed by: Rajasenan
• Type: Movie
• Genres: Family
• Original Language: Malayalam
• Spoken Languages: Malayalam
• Release Date (Theatrical): April 25, 2013 (India - U)
• Production Companies: Chand Creations
• Production Countries: India

72 Model - Plot

Vasutty and his son Sajan are Taxi drivers. When Vasutty drives a 72 model Ambassador, Sajan drives an Innova. Sajan, Deepak, and Parvathy are best friends. Deepak runs a drama academy and Parvathy is an interior designer. Once Sajan happens to drive Vasutty's car and that changes Sajan and his friends' fortunes forever. At this stage Janaki enters their life. As days pass by they realize that what they thought to be fortune turns out to be their misfortune. Rajasenan's '72 Model' plots their efforts to come across these troubles.

72 Model - Trailer

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72 Model - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

• Rajasenan

Main Cast

• Govind Padmasoorya
• Sreejith Vijay
• Madhu
• Vijayaraghavan
• Nazreen Nazar
• Nelson Sooranad
• Vanitha Krishnachandran
• Kozhikode Narayanan Nair
• Sabitha Anand
• M B Padmakumar

Writers

• Rajasenan

72 Model - FAQs

What is 72 Model about?

72 Model follows father-and-son taxi drivers Vasutty and Sajan. When Sajan takes the wheel of his father's vintage Ambassador, it sets off a chain of events that transforms the lives of Sajan and his friends Deepak and Parvathy — bringing what seems like fortune before revealing itself as something far more complicated.

What role does the Ambassador car play in the story?

The vintage 1972 model Ambassador is the film's central catalyst. When Sajan drives his father's old car instead of his own Innova, it triggers a dramatic shift in fortune for him and his friends. The car becomes a symbol of how unexpected circumstances can upend ordinary lives in surprising ways.

Who directed 72 Model and what is it about?

72 Model was directed by Rajasenan, who also wrote the screenplay. Rajasenan is a well-known name in Malayalam cinema, and this film reflects his knack for weaving everyday characters into engaging, warmly humorous family narratives centered on ordinary people navigating life's unexpected twists.

Who are the main actors in 72 Model?

The film features Govind Padmasoorya as Sajan and Sreejith Vijay as Vivek, alongside veteran actors Madhu as Kuttan Pilla and Vijayaraghavan. Nazreen Nazar plays the pivotal role of Janaki, with Nelson Sooranad, Vanitha Krishnachandran, Sabitha Anand, and M B Padmakumar rounding out the ensemble cast.

Who is Janaki and why does she matter?

Janaki, played by Nazreen Nazar, enters the lives of Sajan and his friends at a turning point in the story. Her arrival adds a new emotional and narrative dimension, and her presence becomes closely tied to the unfolding of the film's central conflict between apparent good luck and hidden misfortune.

Is 72 Model a family-friendly film?

Yes, 72 Model is firmly in the family genre. Released in India with a U certificate — meaning suitable for universal audiences — it blends light comedy, friendship, and drama in a way that makes it accessible to viewers of all ages. It's the kind of Malayalam film you can enjoy with the whole family.

When was 72 Model released in India?

72 Model hit theaters in India on April 25, 2013. It was released with a U certificate, indicating it was cleared for universal audiences across the country. The film is part of a strong tradition of Malayalam family entertainers from the early 2010s.

What are some films similar to 72 Model?

If you enjoy 72 Model's slice-of-life storytelling, you might also appreciate Whale Rider (2003), East Is East (1999), and Bharata for their family-centered narratives. Shower (1999) and Short Cuts (1993) also explore interconnected everyday lives with warmth and depth, much like this Malayalam film.

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