Kangaroo (2007)
A warm-hearted Malayalam comedy about love, mistaken identity, and the chaos that follows one auto rickshaw driver's best intentions.
Kangaroo - Movie Information
Kangaroo - Plot
Josekutty is a hard-working auto rickshaw driver from a good family. Josekutty falls in love with Jansi, whose sister Nancy is an unwed mother of a boy. Josekutty is asked to see Nancy for an arranged marriage, and he mistakenly thinks that Jansi is Nancy, and he agrees to the marriage.
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Kangaroo - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Raj Babu
Main Cast
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Kavya Madhavan
- Jayasurya
- Lalu Alex
- Harisree Ashokan
- Jagathy Sreekumar
- Salim Kumar
- Kaveri
- Suraj Venjaramoodu
- Indrans
Writers
- Anil Raj
- Joy Pallassery
Kangaroo - FAQs
What is Kangaroo (2007) about?
Kangaroo follows Josekutty, a cheerful auto rickshaw driver who falls head over heels for Jansi. When his family arranges a meeting with Jansi's sister Nancy — an unwed mother — he mistakenly believes Nancy is the woman he loves and agrees to the marriage, setting off a chain of comic misunderstandings.
Does Kangaroo have a happy ending?
Kangaroo wraps up in the warm, feel-good tradition of Malayalam family comedies. The romantic mix-up at the heart of the story resolves in a satisfying way, with Josekutty's good-natured character ultimately winning out. Fans of lighthearted, family-friendly cinema will find the ending quite rewarding.
Where can you stream Kangaroo (2007)?
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Who are the main actors in Kangaroo?
The film features a stellar Malayalam ensemble. Prithviraj Sukumaran leads as Josekutty, with Kavya Madhavan as Jansi and Jayasurya as his friend Monichan. The supporting cast is equally impressive, including comedy veterans Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree Ashokan, Salim Kumar, and Suraj Venjaramoodu.
Why does Josekutty agree to marry Nancy?
Josekutty is brought to meet Nancy for an arranged marriage but genuinely mistakes her for Jansi, the woman he has already fallen for. Because he believes he is agreeing to marry the girl he loves, he happily consents — a classic case of mistaken identity that drives the film's comedy.
Who directed Kangaroo and who wrote the screenplay?
Kangaroo was directed by Raj Babu, a familiar name in Malayalam commercial cinema. The screenplay was penned by Anil Raj and Joy Pallassery, who crafted the film's mix of romantic misunderstanding, family comedy, and light action around a likable working-class hero.
Is Kangaroo suitable for family viewing?
Yes, Kangaroo is very much a family entertainer. Released in India with a U (Universal) certificate, it is suitable for all ages. The humor is broad and good-natured, the romance is clean, and the overall tone is warm and light — making it a comfortable watch for the whole family.
What are some movies similar to Kangaroo (2007)?
If you enjoyed Kangaroo, you might also like Premalu (2024) and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) for their charming Malayalam romance and humor. Outside Malayalam cinema, What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023) and Love, Weddings & Other Disasters (2020) offer a similar blend of romantic comedy and family warmth.
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