The supporting cast is equally vital. Nandhu delivers a memorable performance as Kapyar, a character that adds significant flavor to the church setting. The antagonists, particularly the debt collector played by Vijayaraghavan, provide the necessary threat level to keep the stakes high, ensuring the comedy never feels too lightweight. Director Boban Samuel deserves immense credit for his understanding of the Malayali audience. Adapting a film set in the backdrop of the American recession recession ( Phas Gaye Re Obama ) to a church festival in Kerala required significant cultural re-engineering.
Samuel infuses the film with a festive vibe. The setting of the church (St. George Forane Church) is not just a backdrop; it becomes a character in itself. The director captures the bustle of a parish festival—the committees, the gossip, the devotees, and the collections. This attention to detail grounds the absurdity of the plot, making the villagers' acceptance of the fake priests feel plausible.
The plot follows Shibu (Kunchacko Boban) and Sunny (Biju Menon), two petty thieves who find themselves in a precarious situation. While attempting to escape the clutches of a ruthless moneylender, they accidentally land in a village where a church is preparing for its annual festival. Due to a case of mistaken identity and a desperate need for refuge, the duo poses as priests.