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). The film is about a father, George, who appears in his son's dreams as a superhero, IO Man. The film was touted to be the first Malayalam superhero film.
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.
The film released on 9 May.
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". A critic from The New Indian Express gave a negative review. A critic from Deccan Chronicle opined that "At this time when ' is still going strong in the theatres, it would be an eye-opener for the director to watch what a superhero film actually entails".