Padakkalam

Watched the Tamil Dubbed Malayalam Movie 'Padakkalam'.

Recommended by my niece, I went in with absolutely no expectations. All she said was, "It's unique and enjoyable" - and that was spot on.

The movie is refreshingly original and thoroughly entertaining. I usually avoid reading about a film before watching, so I was open to surprises. For a moment, I thought it was heading into the horror genre, only to discover it's a supernatural comedy-thriller!

The depiction of friendship stood out. The narrative kept me engaged throughout with no dull moments. As the story unfolds with twists and turns, emotional scenes seamlessly transition into bursts of comedy. Just like Guilty Minds felt like an Indianized version of Suits, this movie reminds one of Jumanji in spirit, though the plot and story are entirely different.

It's a bold attempt, with a unique storyline, screenplay, and direction. The team has pulled it off successfully. The film dives straight into the plot, holds your attention, and never lets go. A well-made, distinctly different movie that's worth watching.

A thoroughly entertaining movie that cleverly infuses fantasy and campus movie shenanigans into one. It's filled with so many fun pop culture references that don't feel forced, like they would have been 10 years ago, due to the change in culture in general. These pop culture references are cleverly used in the progress of the plot without sticking out. Body control and body swap stories haven't been too much in Malayalam cinema, nonetheless, this is probably the best among those. I expected Suraj and Sharafu to give great performances that are fun to watch, but Sandeep Pradeep surprised me with his shift in the second half. Just after Alappuzha Gymkhana, he's able to show what he's capable of here. I do think there are aspects of this movie that could've been better. Still, it's after some time that I am quite satisfied with a movie that is just meant to be a fun entertainer without delving into anything serious thematically or cinematically. The song "Whisitlu Bigilu" is still playing in my mind after the credits rolled out, it's so catchy and energetic and encapsulates the whole feeling of the movie.

Highly recommend to those who want a good laugh and a memorable experience in the theatre. HIGHLY recommend it...its just WOW..like a huge applaud to the cast and the scriptwriter and everyone elseee..Really had a good laugh and its a good movie to watch with your friends and family..The acting is just top notch...I really didn't notice 2 hours passing by and that speaks for itself cuz a good movies doesn't make us realise that time is passing by...so just go watch it y'all..I have nothing else to say and I'm only writing this much cuz they said the minimum char is like 300 something so just go watch it...BYEEEE.

A group of college friends discover something strange and mystical about a college professor. As they investigate they uncover a mystery steeped in black magic which pulls them into an even deeper problem.

#mystery #suspense #blackMagic #magicalBoard #bodySwap #lightComedy The movie is amazing left good impression on me it explores various themes you cannot predict its storyline. The storyline is induldging and well written. I enjoyed it. The character of college friends , their superhero talks, the two professors . The acting was superb. The main villan was also good , his style to potray the character and his smile was good. My only problem with the film is that it should have explored more depth in the theme. Overall this is a very good film, something different, fresh and new,

Padakkalam is a movie that really surprises you. It starts off like a usual college story but quickly turns into something very different, mixing fun, mystery, and a bit of black magic. Story is fresh and doesn't feel like something you've seen before, which makes it interesting from the beginning to the end.

The best part of the movie is the group of students. Their chemistry feels real, and they bring a lot of fun and energy. Sharfudeen and Suraj stand out with their great acting, and the whole cast does a really good job. Everyone has a moment to shine, and that makes the film more enjoyable.

Comedy is well timed, and the twists keep you hooked. It's clear that the director and writer put in a lot of effort to keep the movie engaging and fast-paced.

Overall its a light-hearted, entertaining film that offers something different. It's a good weekend pick, especially if you want to watch something fun and unique with friends. It may not be a big-budget film, but it has a lot of heart and creativity.