Padakkalam

Interesting movie with surprise and twist and execution also good. Movie team know how to make this concept works for all type audience and make audience engaged in movie with predictable and unpredictable twist which give both surprising element and satisfaction.

Though the execution of concept done well actors in movie also carry the success of the movie in their shoulder because of the differentiation they need to show in the film after the main twist in the film.

Comedy work very well and it mixed with the flow of movie and in any place it didnot affect the story and flow.

Simply fun filled family entertainment awaits if you decide to watch this 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.

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.

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.

Padakkalam is a unique enough experiment in a rather unused genre like supernatural fantasy comedy. The movie starts well and sets up the plot convincingly, but I do have issues with how the characters arrive at understanding the nuances. Well, let's give the makers some leeway for trying something different, and take it in the spirit of entertainment.

In spite of the decent start, it gets horribly confusing midway. At least to me it did. I know the swap-acting is super clever and all, but if you leave the crowd confused in the middle of an important scene, it defeats the purpose.

Sandeep Pradeep did a really good job, as did Sharaf U Dheen, who actually felt like he was breaking away from his usual style. I did not like Suraj in this one though. His performance felt off-key for the overall tone of the film.

All in all, it's a bold attempt to turn this thought into a film. But it drags and struggles for ideas toward the middle and the end. Once they got into it, the premise felt underused. The story had so much potential. It lacked intelligence, craft, and the screenplay was dull. Still, for what it tries to show, it did bring something new to the table.