Padakkalam

From the very beginning, Padakkalam grabs your attention. The opening scenes create a strong hook, and the audience connects with it instantly.

The performances by Safboi, Arun, Sandeep, and Arun (the fourth actor) are all good. Among them, Sandeep truly stands out. This is easily his best performance so far.

Sharafudeen and Suraj bring a healthy competition to the screen, each trying to give their best.

The story is completely fictional, but it's interesting and unique. If you don't connect with the story, then this movie may not be for you. It's that important to the overall experience.

The humour in the movie works really well. There are moments where the jokes truly land, and you'll find yourself laughing from the heart.

One of the best things about Padakkalam is the curiosity it maintains throughout. It keeps you engaged and wondering what's next. Although the second half has a small slowdown, the overall journey is still enjoyable.

Director Manu Swaraj, in his debut, has done an excellent job. He proves himself as another promising talent from Friday Film House.

In short, Padakkalam is a decent watch if you're looking for a light, entertaining movie with laughs, emotions, and a bit of suspense. A good choice for a fun time at the theatre.

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.

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.

Rating - 3.75/5

An out and out laughter treat that pulls you into a mind loop with exciting and engaging story served in a humour template.

The plot of the story is about how 4 boys try to tackle the evil intentions of their Professor through a mysterious dice board on the backdrop of an engineering college.

Manu Swaraj has exceptionally placed the story on screen with an incredible screenplay leaving no loose ends. He has effortlessly managed to incorporate mystery and spoof elements without affecting the pace and mood of the story. The brilliance of the script in hooking the audience is blatantly visible by the way he manipulates the minds of the audience. Hats off to you for giving an unforgettable movie experience with immense laughter moments,funny dialogues and interesting developments in the story.

Subtle performance by Suraj and he has carried the mood of an emotionally broken family man precisely. SharafUDheen gave a marvellous delivery through his attitude and his infectious smile. Zandeep has made a stellar performance and he proves that he is here to stay with his unparalleled delivery in the latter half. Arun Ajikumar,Saafboi and Arun Pradeep also made impressive performances as the boys gang and they kept the quirkiness and mood alive through their funny performances and dialogue delivery. Pooja Mohanraj also gave a brilliant performance in the movie through her witty and instant reactions.

Kudos to Anu Moothedan for effortlessly capturing the quirkiness and mystery perfectly trimmed by Nidhin Raj Arol maintaining the pace and vibrance of the story. The scores and BGM's by Rajesh went well synchronized with the story and Renganaath Raave's contribution to sound design is worth mentioning. This is another golden feather to the Friday Film banner exploring and encouraging unique stories.

A perfectly steam cooked and aromatic fun to watch entertainer on the weekends.

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,