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Set up completely non traditionally this film is a little like a 'wonder years' kind of look at a college festival. For this students that's the most important thing in life at that point. Now a Jo Jeeta wahi sikander May have done a similar thing with a lot more drama and a clear protagonist etc. This film chooses no real protagonist who's eyes you see things from. And that may wear the pace down, but you definitely do get a sense of the small small beautiful things about college life and how seriously we take college fests. Nice ending. As a personal choice, I'd have wanted much less music. Began to pull away from the film.

He uses a bare bone structure of a story that deals with the rivalry between two colleges in an intercollege art festival competition to showcase the impact of art in life and the different facets of the usual art festival in colleges of Kerala.

This film made me want to go to college again and experience all these things which I used to watch from a distance when I was in college. Even though studying in a college that didn't encourage such activities much, these were still part of that life and as an introvert, I used to be part of a few off-stage events and watch everything else. This film stays true to that life for the most part almost like a documentary using cleaner footages of those art-activities. The history of the famous artists who were part of Maharajas college and their focus on the art itself made me wish I had studied there.

The nostalgia factor is heavy with this film, I can't believe I won't be a part of anything like this anymore. Two years after college and this is the first time I am truly missing everything. The only problem with the film was the ending, it was a bit sudden and forced which almost makes it look ridiculous, they could've gone for a simpler ending and still convey the message. But even in his previous films Abrid Shine have tended to make mistakes that come from good intentions.

Definitely not my cup of tea but somewhat I liked it however I can't say I enjoyed it thoroughly. Film focuses on youth festival where people from different background participate and compete against each other. If you'd participated in such events or atleast been a spectator for dental years and you've enjoyed it then this film is for you. Probably this could evoke a nostalgia in you wanting to revisit your childhood otherwise film would end up as a boring yarn. Still I would say not to leave movie without watching climax because that's the best part of the film. Climax was totally enlightening and appealing to eyes. All the actors were amateurs barring a few but have done a good job though nothing outstanding. Music and lyrics was the soul of the film and was able to convey many things that film aiming to accomplish. My personal favorite were Kadavathoru thonirapu and Neramayi. Definitely top contender for the year. Regardless of the outcome I still appreciate Abrid shine for coming up with such different concepts after every film. + ve: Music, climax, acting, some scenes were good. -ve: lethargic pace, poetic style narration could not be digestible for everyone. Had the film was told in a more engaging manner then I would've rated it high, well for now 6/10

I liked the way this movie was shot and it was based on a theme which was not touched by many other directors/writers in the industry.

Standout performances was by Joju and by Neeta Pillai (though I didn't like Irene, personally).

Indians love to talk seriously and boast about their college days. When you meet an Indian for the first time, he is prone to bore you to death with his college exploits . He would give you details about frolics that you have no interest in. I guess it makes up for the lack of sex during his youth. I am only joking.

Abrid Shine (famous for directing Action Hero Biju) has made a whole movie about his college days/ memories. Poomaram is centered around a college youth festival and the competition between Maharajas college (a mixed college) and St.Teresas (a girls only college) in Kochi. And though the film is boringly blowhard at times, it is not without charm!

I remember being clueless during my college days. My classmates were mostly scumbags (showing glimpses of what they would turn into as adults) and I do not remember any of them being idealistic. But the students in this film are portrayed as being principled and idealistic, which was a bit hard for me to digest. The best moments in the film are the lighthearted ones like the scenes in the police station and the students practicing for the college fest. The worst moments are the ones where these kids whine and pretend to be idealistic.

Newcomer Neeta Pillai and Kalidasan impress as the leaders of their respective colleges. Joju George steals the thunder in his brief appearance as a cop. The scenes with him reminded me of Abrid Shine's best film Action Hero Biju. I think some of the material that Abrid Shine omitted from Action Hero Biju might have made it into this film.

Some reviewers called Poomaram a documentary. They are not wrong. But I am surprised that Abrid Shine chose a documentary style treatment for this film. There are times when he cuts loose and make things entertaining. Those were the best moments in the film.

(5.5/10)

Starting to end, almost all the artforms of kerala and other craftsmanship portrayed beautifully without more out of core film. Film just visualise the cultural meet of university. Making such highly difficult task director handled so well. Dialogues, song lyrics all are poetic. Worth to watch

Simply waste of time, can be considered as a documentary movie.

No Words To Say....The Movie is Perfect...Ithrayum Divasam Kaathuninnathinte Kaaranam Ee Cinema Theerumbol Manassilaakum....Athrayum Perfect Aayaanu YUVAJANOLSAVAM eduthirikkunnath...This Movie is A Gem....I Loved It!!!

Here this movie showing College reality more than Cliche imagination of mollywood...

This should have been made as a documentary. Yes the movie does carries you through a lot of memories down the lane but literally the movie ends with a very loose string. Could have been served as a documentary instead of movie.!!

Film tries hardly to potray the enjoyment,love,passion,Energy of kerala youth festivals......But it can't match with the experience and efforts of the people involved in those. Though Shine tries to add colourful scenes to impress viewers it don't become success. All the songs are impressive and overall film is Good, that's it.

I still have a high doubt if this is a feature film or a documentary about MG youth festival. Poor direction is the main reason. Abrid Shine is just horrible with this on all the credits he has (Story, Screenplay, Dialogues, Direction). Kalidas Jayaram didn't have anything much to do. He was just walking here and there like all others throughout the movie. If you're a documentary lover, I suggest you to watch this below average documentary.

This movie is much more than what many people saw in theatres. One the person who've went through the backlights of a youthfestival of a college will feel this movie. This is such an underrated musical classic. This movie reminds me of the old french and spanish classics. But it is a malayalam classic!

Like I said a documentary on kalolsavam would have been better than this... very weak plot..feeling happy that I didn't saw it in theatre ..still a waste of time ...I feel sorry for the people who watched it ib theatre..one minute silence for those guys..don't waste your time seeing this mess of a movie

Gives you a glimpse of traditional cultural arts from Kerala. Never felt as if it was a movie. Great work by 'Abrid Shine'..

Loved it !!!!!!!!!!

Abrid Shine's third feature film and casual nepotism-driver, Poomaram, is a long documentary-style montage of about 150 minutes full of at least a dozen songs that has both the power of putting you to sleep (with the unfunny, unneeded, and even uncinematic elements describing college life) and making you think and laugh (with a vibrant inter-college-level cultural fest as its backdrop), but where it goes wrong is that it happens in that order. TN.

Memorable experience carefully woven. Nothing more to say. It's an Abrid shine magic.

When this movie failed miserably at box office, I was surprised - WHY? How come a Abride Shine movie could perform that bad. Young talented Kalidas Jayaram's reentry to Malayalam film industry + super hit songs + colorful college story. No wonder why I was expecting a blockbuster. ALAS!!! The movie was nowhere near any of my expectations. Moreover, it was not even a movie. For 95% of it, Poomaram is just a documentary on MG University Youth Festival. We see students performing at stages, walking, having food, etc. etc.....One could watch those from TV news channels reporting Youth Festivals; no need to spent 2:30+ hrs watching a movie to see those. And, there were songs( or poems) here and there throughout the film to test the patience of the viewers. The climax was boring (even silly) and dumb. There are some interesting moments here and there, but that constitute to mere 5% of the total movie. Overall, a disaster (strictly IMO) and I feel pity for those who watched this movie at theaters expecting something else.

If you have ever been into a college and Kalolstavam u will feel so much things related to it.. wondering whether all these will be happening after some years or not..as people are becoming more intolerant towards cultural festivals and kalolsavams..!

Missing college days Youth should watch and encourage auch movies as well.. Sometimes you will feel like you are watching some kalolsavam..

If you have ever been into a college and Kalolstavam u will feel so much things related to it.. wondering whether all these will be happening after some years or not..as people are becoming more intolerant towards cultural festivals and kalolsavams..!

Missing college days Youth should watch and encourage auch movies as well.. Sometimes you will feel like you are watching some kalolsavam..

It is very relatable and sweet. It's just the end which is not very real and conclusive. Visually and musically beautiful.

If you are looking for the usual melodrama, romantic, thriller, action easy to watch kind of movie read no more, you will not like this film. On the other hand, if you like an art of any kind or have you ever been part of any cultural event in school, college or even at work you are most probably going to like this movie. This film has an essence of purity in it, which makes you happy and content when you leave the theatre. Disclaimer! I may be biased since I believe Abrid, Dileesh, Shyamaprasad the finest of our generation and I find it hard to dislike their works.

This movie is just a collection of performances of college students. It might as well be a live coverage of two colleges at an arts festival, which is pretty much what it is. If you're looking for a story, you won't find it here. If you're looking to reminisce your college days at competitions, you may enjoy it. As far as I'm concerned this is not a movie. It isn't Action Hero Biju. It's two colleges rehearsing and then the performance. Boring!