New Delhi: Padmini, directed by Senna Hegde, has been in theatres for a while, and it finally debuts on the OTT platform today. Starring Kunchacko Boban, Madonna Sebastian, Aparna Balamurali, and Vincy Aloshious, Padmini is a Malayalam romantic comedy available on Netflix right now. The Deepu Pradeep-written picture did well at the box office last month.
#Padmini out Netflix on Aug 11 pic.twitter.com/os4PrbV6SQ
— Sonia Vimal (@NameisSoni) August 7, 2023
Storyline
Kunchacko plays Rameshan, a college professor whose first marriage doesn’t survive even a day when his wife elopes. Upon the arrival of a new guest professor called Padmini to Rameshan’s college, he is able to finally fulfil his romantic goals. But Rameshan has a legal obstacle to clear before he can even start thinking about getting married again.
Rameshan, a college professor by day and poet by night, finds his life at a halt when a humiliating incident makes him the punchline to everyone’s jokes.
Review
The film’s ability to make its audience laugh while yet dealing with serious issues like trauma and societal poisoning is a testament to its versatility. Senna Hedge, the director, lived up to expectations.
#Padmini (Malayalam|2023) – NETFLIX.
Interesting & Refreshing Idea frm Senna Hedge. Neat Perf frm Kunjako, Aparna, Vincy. Gud BGM & Songs. Fun here & there. Inconsistent Narration & Weak Characterizatn. Most Humour scenes r flat. No Emotional Connect. Poor Climax. BELOW AVERAGE! pic.twitter.com/mjb0ybX5jv
— CK Review (@CKReview1) August 11, 2023
#Padmini
A well-made fun entertaining movie that will make you laugh throughout.
Situational comedies work well with good humourous dialogues.
Good songs that blend with the movie.
A well executed simple film by @sennaHEGDE
WATCH, will be laugh riot in packed screens.
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑 pic.twitter.com/1SothholPA— Unbiased Malayalam Reviews (@unbaised_review) July 14, 2023
Rameshan is a likeable protagonist because of Kunchacko Boban’s professional experiences. Padmini is played by Madonna Sebastian, who gives a stellar performance as the character.
Many comedic moments were inspired by the aesthetic surroundings. The comedic scene with Sajin and Mani Shornur is excellent and works well with the tone of the piece. Jakes Bejoy’s score matched the tone of the film well.
The film has believable parallels to actual life. The climax is a little intense, but the comedy is at its highest point. However, the story is held together by Deepu Pradeep’s script.
#Padmini Review
A Rom-Com Film😂 Boban Was Holding The Film✨ Aparana – Madonna & Vincy 3um Super❤️ Jakes Bejoy BGM is Pleasant🤍 Seena Hedge Comedies Always Fun🤝🏾 Duration – Climax & Interval r Big+🔥Some Lags Occurs🙂Its Lot Of Fun For Me! Enjoyable!!
Saloon Rating: 3.5/5 pic.twitter.com/tN7jWQPOX6
— Saloon Kada Shanmugam (@saloon_kada) July 14, 2023
The finale isn’t as funny as the rest of the movie, especially considering how much the audience was laughing up until the climax. A hangover from the humorous parts makes this problem bearable, although it does detract from the plot overall. Padmini is a good time and is well worth your time.
#55/2023#Padmini
The movie has rave reviews but there is nothing in it to substantiate the same. An entertaining first half however, the second half fell flat, especially the ending. It’s not a bad movie but a one time watchable one. Anand Manmadhan was the show stealer. pic.twitter.com/vKHLEql6xZ
— KESAV SURESH (@kesav_suresh) July 15, 2023
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Screentime: 2 hours
