Actor Rajesh Madhavan’s directorial debut Pennam Porattam was released in theaters on February 13, 2026, after a screening at the Indian Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
If you’re planning to watch the absurdist satire in theaters this week, here’s what netizens have to say about the film.
Pennam Porattam Twitter Review
A user on The user said that the naturalistic performances of the debutants and the overall production provided a refreshing experience and praised Rajesh Madhavan for his directorial debut. The user concluded that overall it was a reasonably fun riot.
Another netizen commented that Pennam Porattam was a winner and called it another big entertainer of Mollywood. That person appreciated the storytelling and beautiful visuals, found the second part better than the first and rated the film 4 out of 5.
Furthermore, a third user wrote that Pennam Porottam gave a cool and enjoyable experience with its grounded story. The user noted that the rural backdrop was beautifully presented and the characters brought many light and funny moments. The person said that the new actors played their roles well and made the film more lively, concluding that overall it was a good and entertaining film.
Pennam Porattam is a social satire drama based in a fictional village called Pattada, a place that is defined by its association with death. The story focuses on Gopalan Master, Charulata and Suttu, each of whom faces harsh judgment and violence from the village.
Through their struggles, the story highlights the plight of the marginalized people. Suttu finds solace in freedom and decides to leave. However, Charulatha’s future remains uncertain as she is trapped in Pattada’s cycle of violence and injustice.
Pennam Porattam stars Raina Radhakrishnan, Rajesh Madhavan, Subhash Chandran, Shanuj Alanallur, Sathish Pulika, Dinesh Pe Po, Varsha Valsan, Manoj Kumar N, Akshay Vijayakumar and many others in lead roles. Directed by Madhavan, this film marks his directorial debut.
The screenplay is written by PT Ravi Shankar, while the voice-over narration is by Tovino Thomas. Additionally, Don Vincent has composed the music track and background score.
