Pennum Porattum
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| Directed by | Rajesh Madhavan |
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| Written by | Ravishankar |
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| Music by | Dawn Vincent |
| Cinematography | Sabin Uralikandy |
| Edited by | Chaman Chakko |
Production company | STK Frames |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
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) is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language social satire film directed by actor Rajesh Madhavan in his directorial debut.[1][2] Produced by Santhosh T. Kuruvilla under the banner STK Frames in association with Binu George Alexander, the film features writer Subash Chandran, Raina Radhakrishnan, and Shinoj in lead roles, alongside nearly 100 newcomers.[3]
Plot
Set in the fictional rural village of Pattada in Palakkad, the film is a satirical drama centered on the lives of Charulatha, her lover Baburaj, and Baburaj's pet dog, Suttu. The narrative explores how a young woman and an innocent animal become the targets of collective public rage and irrational social norms. It serves as a commentary on the "buried violence" within rural communities and the struggle for individuality against patriarchal control.
Cast
- Raina Radhakrishnan as Charulatha
- Subash Chandran
- Shinoj
- Rajesh Madhavan
- Suttu (the dog)
Production
The film was officially announced as actor Rajesh Madhavan's transition to direction, following his success in films like Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam and Nna Thaan Case Kodu.[4] The screenplay was written by debutant Ravishankar. The technical crew includes cinematographer Sabin Uralikandy, editor Chaman Chakko, and music composer Dawn Vincent. Much of the cast was recruited from local theater backgrounds to maintain an authentic Palakkadan atmosphere.[5]
Release
Pennum Porattum had its gala premiere at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and was later screened in the 'Malayalam Cinema Today' category at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in December 2025.[6] Originally scheduled for a 6 February release, it was rescheduled and released theatrically on 13 February 2026.[7]
References
- ↑ "Rajesh Madhavan's directorial debut 'Pennum Porattum' selected for IFFK 2025". Onmanorama. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Pennum Porattum (2026)". Holly Review. 2026-02-06. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
- ↑ "8 Exciting Malayalam Releases Hitting Theatres This February". Filmibeat. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Pennum Porattum: Darshana Rajendran, Roshan Mathew review Rajesh Madhavan's film at IFFK 2025". OTTPlay. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Pennum Porattum Movie Review: A wildly entertaining village satire with teeth". The New Indian Express. 17 December 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "'Pennum Porattum' by Rajesh Madhavan wins audience applause at IFFK". United News of India. 15 December 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ↑ "Pennum Porattum gets a new release date; avoids clash with Anomie". OTTPlay. 27 January 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
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