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Padmini Review: ప్రేమించిన వాడితో భార్య వెళ్లిపోతే..? ‘పద్మిని’ మూవీ ఎలా ఉందంటే?

కున్‌చకో బొబన్‌ హీరోగా సెన్నా హెగ్డే తెరకెక్కించిన చిత్రం ‘పద్మిని’. ఈ సినిమా ఓటీటీ ‘నెట్‌ఫ్లిక్స్‌’లో స్ట్రీమింగ్‌ అవుతోంది. రివ్యూపై ఓ లుక్కేయండి..

చిత్రం:  పద్మిని; తారాగణం: కున్‌చ‌కో బొబన్‌, అప‌ర్ణా బాల‌ముర‌ళి, మడోన్నా సెబాస్టియన్‌,విన్సీ అలోషియస్‌, మాళవిక మేనన్‌, సజిన్‌ తదితరులు; మ్యూజిక్‌: జేక్స్‌ బెజోయ్‌; ఎడిటర్‌: మను ఆంటోనీ; సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ: శ్రీరాజ్‌ రవీంద్రన్‌; నిర్మాణ సంస్థ: లిటిల్‌ బిగ్‌ ఫిల్మ్స్‌; స్టోరీ: దీపు ప్రదీప్‌; డైరెక్షన్: సెన్నా హెగ్డే; ఓటీటీ ప్లాట్‌ఫామ్‌: నెట్‌ఫ్లిక్స్‌.

కున్‌చకో బొబన్‌ (Kunchacko Boban) కథానాయకుడిగా దర్శకుడు సెన్నా హెగ్డే (Senna Hegde) తెరకెక్కించిన చిత్రం ‘పద్మిని’ (Padmini). ఈ ఏడాది జులై 14న మలయాళంలో థియేటర్లలో విడుదలై, అక్కడి ప్రేక్షకులను అలరించింది. తాజాగా.. ఓటీటీ ‘నెట్‌ఫ్లిక్స్‌’ ( Netflix )లోకి వచ్చింది. తెలుగు సహా పలు భాషల్లో స్ట్రీమింగ్‌ అవుతోన్న ఈ సినిమా కథేంటి? ఎలా ఉందంటే? (Padmini Review)..

ఇదీ కథ: రమేశ్‌ (కున్‌చ‌కో బొబన్‌) ఓ కాలేజీలో ప్రొఫెసర్‌. కథలు రాయడం అతని హాబీ. ఎన్నో కలలతో వివాహ బంధంలోకి అడుగుపెడతాడు. తొలి రాత్రే ఊహించని ఘటనకు షాక్‌ అవుతాడు. తన భార్య స్మృతి (విన్సీ అలోషియస్‌).. ప్రేమించిన వ్యక్తితో వెళ్లిపోవడమే అందుకు కారణం. ఈ బాధలోంచి బయటకొచ్చిన రమేశ్‌కు రెండో వివాహం చేయాలని కుటుంబ సభ్యులు నిర్ణయిస్తారు. దానికి రమేశ్‌ కూడా అంగీకరించడంతో ‘రెండో’ పెళ్లి చూపులు మొదలుపెడతారు. ఓ అమ్మాయి తరఫు బంధువులు అధికారికంగా విడాకులు మంజూరైతేనే రమేశ్‌కు ఇచ్చి పెళ్లి చేస్తామనే షరతు పెడతారు. మరి, ఎక్కడికెళ్లిందో తెలియని భార్యను రమేశ్‌.. విడాకులు కోసం ఎలా వెతికిపట్టుకున్నాడు? ఈ క్రమంలో అతడికి ఎదురైన సవాళ్లేంటి? వకీల్‌ శ్రీదేవి (అపర్ణా బాలమురళీ) ఎలా సాయపడింది? అతడు రెండో వివాహం చేసుకున్నాడా, లేదా? అసలు పద్మిని ఎవరు? తెలియాలంటే సినిమా చూడాల్సిందే (Padmini Review).

ఎలా ఉందంటే: కొంత డ్రామా, కొంత కామెడీ మిక్స్‌ అయిన కథ ఇది. మర్రిచెట్టు, కాకి ప్రధానాంశాలుగా తాను రాసుకున్న కథను హీరో తన భార్యకు వివరించే సీన్‌తో ప్రారంభమైన సినిమా సరదాగా సాగిపోతుంది. మంచి కవిత్వంలా వీరి వైవాహిక జీవితం ఉండబోతుందని ప్రేక్షకుడు అనుకునేలోపు స్మృతి తన భర్తకు హగ్‌తోపాటు ‘హ్యాండ్‌’ ఇచ్చి వెళ్లిపోతుంది. ఇది ఊహించని మలుపే అయినా.. హీరోని చుట్టుపక్కల వారు హేళన చేయడం, అందుకు అతడు బాధపడడంలాంటి సన్నివేశాలు ఊహకు తగినవే. హీరో రెండో పెళ్లికి ప్రయత్నాలు మొదలుపెట్టిన దగ్గర నుంచి కథ వేగంగా ముందుకెళ్తుంది. ఈ క్రమంలో తెరపైకి వచ్చే హీరో బావ పాత్ర, పరుపుల వ్యాపారి (సజిన్‌) పాత్ర కడుపుబ్బా నవ్విస్తాయి. సహోద్యోగిని ప్రేమించి, పెళ్లాడాలనుకున్న హీరో.. విడాకులు తీసుకుంటేనే అది జరుగుతుందని తెలుసుకుని షాక్‌కు గురికావడం ఆడియన్స్‌కు హాస్యం పంచుతుంది. ఇంటర్వెల్‌ సీన్‌ ద్వితీయార్ధంపై ఆసక్తి పెంచుతుంది. పెళ్లి చూపుల్లో భాగంగా వకీల్‌ శ్రీదేవికి పరిచయమైన రమేశ్‌.. తన విడాకుల కోసం ఆమెనే సాయంకోరడం కొత్తగా ఉంటుంది. రెండేళ్ల క్రితం వెళ్లిపోయిన అమ్మాయి కోసం ఈ ఇద్దరు అన్వేషించే క్రమం అంతగా మెప్పించదు. వీరిద్దరి ప్రయాణం సోసో అనిపించినా.. వీరికి స్మృతికి ఇచ్చే ట్విస్ట్‌ మాత్రం అదిరిపోతుంది. దాంతో, ‘పెనం మీద నుంచి పొయ్యిలో పడినట్లు’ అన్నట్టుగా మారుతుంది హీరో పరిస్థితి. రెండో వివాహమై అతడేం నిర్ణయం తీసుకుంటాడనే ఆసక్తి ప్రేక్షకుడికి కలుగుతుంది. ఏ చెట్టు దగ్గరైతే హీరోని తన భార్య వదిలేసి వెళ్లిపోయిందో అదే చెట్టు దగ్గర సాయంకోరడాన్ని చిత్రీకరించిన తీరు బాగుంది. ఊహించని క్లైమాక్స్‌ ఎదురవుతుంది (Padmini Review).

ఎవరెలా చేశారంటే: కున్‌చకో బొబన్‌ తెలుగు ప్రేక్షకులకు సుపరిచితుడే. ‘నాయట్టు’, ‘2018’ వంటి చిత్రాలతో ఇక్కడి వారినీ మెప్పించారాయన. ఈ సినిమాలో.. లోపల బాధను పెట్టుకుని పైకి నవ్వుతూ కనిపించే రమేశ్‌ పాత్రలో ఒదిగిపోయారు. ఫ్యామిలీ కోర్టు వకీల్‌గా అపర్ణ బాలమురళీ అభినయం బాగుంది. సజిన్‌ కామెడీ టైమింగ్‌ ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. మడోన్నా సెబాస్టియన్‌, మాళవిక మేనన్‌ కీలక పాత్రల్లో కనిపిస్తారు. పాత్ర నిడివి తక్కువే అయినా.. స్మృతిగా విన్సీ అలోషియస్‌ అలరిస్తారు. కథాగమనంలో వచ్చే పాటలు పెద్దగా ఆకట్టుకోకపోయినా నేపథ్య సంగీతం వినసొంపుగా ఉంది. విజువల్స్‌ బాగున్నాయి. దీపు ప్రదీప్‌ రాసిన విభిన్న కథను తెరకెక్కించడంలో దర్శకుడు సెన్నా హెగ్డే విజయం సాధించారు (Padmini Review).

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గమనిక: ఈనాడు.నెట్‌లో కనిపించే వ్యాపార ప్రకటనలు వివిధ దేశాల్లోని వ్యాపారస్తులు, సంస్థల నుంచి వస్తాయి. కొన్ని ప్రకటనలు పాఠకుల అభిరుచిననుసరించి కృత్రిమ మేధస్సుతో పంపబడతాయి. పాఠకులు తగిన జాగ్రత్త వహించి, ఉత్పత్తులు లేదా సేవల గురించి సముచిత విచారణ చేసి కొనుగోలు చేయాలి. ఆయా ఉత్పత్తులు / సేవల నాణ్యత లేదా లోపాలకు ఈనాడు యాజమాన్యం బాధ్యత వహించదు. ఈ విషయంలో ఉత్తర ప్రత్యుత్తరాలకి తావు లేదు.

రివ్యూ: విద్య వాసుల అహం.. ఫ్యామిలీ ఎంటర్‌టైనర్‌ ఎలా ఉందంటే?

రివ్యూ: కృష్ణమ్మ.. సత్యదేవ్‌ ఖాతాలో హిట్‌ పడిందా?

రివ్యూ: ప్రతినిధి2.. నారా రోహిత్‌ పొలిటికల్‌ డ్రామా ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: ఆవేశం.. రూ.150 కోట్లు వసూలు చేసిన మలయాళ బ్లాక్‌ బస్టర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: ప్రణయ విలాసం.. ‘ప్రేమలు’ హీరోయిన్‌ నటించిన సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే?

రివ్యూ : బాక్‌.. తమన్నా, రాశీఖన్నాల హారర్‌ మూవీ ఎలా ఉంది

రివ్యూ: ఆ ఒక్కటీ అడక్కు.. అల్లరి నరేష్‌ ఖాతాలో హిట్‌ పడిందా?

రివ్యూ: శబరి.. వరలక్ష్మీ శరత్‌కుమార్‌ నటించిన థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: ప్రసన్నవదనం.. సుహాస్‌ ఖాతాలో హిట్‌ పడిందా?

రివ్యూ హీరామండి: ది డైమండ్‌ బజార్‌.. సంజయ్‌లీలా భన్సాలీ ఫస్ట్‌ వెబ్‌సిరీస్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: క్రాక్‌.. విద్యుత్‌ జమ్వాల్‌ స్పోర్ట్స్‌ యాక్షన్‌ ఫిల్మ్‌ ఎలా ఉందంటే?

రివ్యూ: రత్నం.. విశాల్‌ నటించిన యాక్షన్‌ డ్రామా మెప్పించిందా?

రివ్యూ: ఆర్టికల్‌ 370.. యామి గౌతమ్‌, ప్రియమణి నటించిన పొలిటికల్‌ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: మై డియర్‌ దొంగ.. అభినవ్‌ గోమఠం నటించిన సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే?

రివ్యూ: సైరెన్‌.. జయం రవి, కీర్తి సురేశ్‌ యాక్షన్‌ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

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Padmini movie review: This Kunchacko Boban film had the potential to scale heights, but it chose not to

Despite starting off strongly, padmini, helmed by senna hegde and starring kunchacko boban, aparna balamurali, madonna sebastian and vincy aloshious in the lead roles, descends into a disappointingly convenient ending..

Kunchacko Boban’s presence in a romantic film has the magical ability to transport Malayalees back to their youthful days, immersing them in a whirlwind of love. While some may find the comparison a bit exaggerated, a deeper reflection reveals that the actor holds a similar position in Malayalam romantic cinema as Shah Rukh Khan does in Bollywood. Both of them have aged gracefully and despite their numerous appearances in such movies, fans always crave more.

Consequently, Kunchacko ‘s arrival with a romance film, after a considerable period of time, stirred up enough anticipation to maintain the excitement surrounding Padmini. The hype escalated further when news spread that the film was being directed by none other than Senna Hegde , renowned for making the groundbreaking Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam (2021). But, did it meet the expectations? Let’s see…

Without wasting any time, Padmini skillfully immerses the audience into its narrative, even before introducing the characters. While displaying the names of the crew members on-screen, the viewers are greeted with background dialogues from various characters discussing Rameshan’s wedding. Soon, we are introduced to Rameshan (Kunchacko Boban), a college lecturer-cum-poet, who just tied the knot with Smrithy (Vincy Aloshious), and they are preparing for their first night together. However, tragedy strikes when Smrithy elopes with her boyfriend on the very same night, leaving Rameshan as a silent witness to the event.

Without delay, we are transported two years into the future, where Rameshan continues to remain unmarried despite his strong desire to find a life partner. He resides with his mother (Seema G Nair) and brother (Ganapathi). Rameshan embarks on a quest for a bride with the assistance of his friend (Anand Manmadhan). His efforts lead him to meet Sreedevi (Aparna Balamurali). However, due to unforeseen circumstances, their connection fails to take off. It is during this time that Rameshan crosses paths with Padmini (Madonna Sebastian), a guest lecturer who recently joined his college. Love blossoms between them, and they decide to get married. However, as they proceed with their plans, another significant obstacle arises, causing a fresh dilemma for Rameshan. The remainder of the film revolves around Rameshan’s journey to disentangle himself from this newfound challenge.

Right from the start, Padmini consistently delivers plenty of laughter-inducing moments in a manner that reflects Senna Hegde’s naturalistic style, without forcing the jokes into the storyline. By skillfully utilising situations that naturally arise within the narrative and incorporating humour that aligns with these scenarios, Padmini maintains an authentic approach without deviating from its intended path.

In Padmini, despite featuring a star-studded cast, which differs from Senna’s previous works, the director has intentionally avoided incorporating elements that align with the established image of these talented actors. Even in the case of Kunchacko Boban, while effectively leveraging his romantic hero persona, the maker has tried to not include too many nostalgic reminders of the thespian’s past movies, though there are a few in that regard. The director has also skillfully ensured that the scenes in Padmini possess a refreshing quality, distinct from the usual tropes found in Malayalam romantic comedies.

While Deepu Pradeep’s script in Padmini offers ample moments to tickle the viewers’ funny bones and provides an enjoyable viewing experience, the narrative, unfortunately, falters towards the end, concluding abruptly. Despite the buildup towards a potentially intriguing climax, the film’s conclusion evokes a strong sense of déjà vu, reminiscent of Senna’s Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam, but not in a nostalgic manner. Instead, it feels more like a low-quality remake of the same. 

Furthermore, although the narrative skillfully depicts all characters as equally petty and desperate, the portrayal of women in Padmini, particularly those with brief appearances, aligns with the stereotype of women being nosy. This could have been easily avoided since these characters contribute nothing significant to the overall story. Additionally, a dialogue spoken by one of the characters that states, “ Ith chayakkada alla, paippin chuvadu aanu (This is not a tea shop, this looks like the surrounding of a public tap),” reeks of misogyny and elitism. If the filmmakers had exercised more caution and refrained from including such unnecessary moments and seemingly harmless quips, Padmini would have shone brighter despite its disappointing descent towards the end.

On the performance front, Kunchacko Boban undeniably steals hearts with his overwhelming cuteness and the way he handles humour with subtlety and composure. This is a notable contrast to his previous over-the-top comedic performances in films like Mallu Singh, Three Kings, and 101 Weddings, demonstrating his growth as an actor in every aspect. Simultaneously, he seldom compromises on effectively portraying the emotional turmoil experienced by his character.

However, it is Sajin Cherukayil’s portrayal of the extremely possessive yet foolish “Raareeram” Jayan that lingers in the minds of viewers even after the film ends. His ability to navigate comedy, seamlessly transitioning between natural and exaggerated depictions as required, continues to impress. Likewise, Vincy Aloshious’ performance as Smrithy shines despite her limited screen time, leaving a strong impression. Anand Manmadhan also delivers a commendable performance, showcasing his value as a supporting actor with his effortless portrayal. Aparna Balamurali excels in her role as the ultra-romantic family lawyer, showcasing her talent. However, unfortunately, Madonna Sebastian fails to make an impression here.

While cinematographer Sreeraj Raveendran has done a commendable job, despite limited opportunities to showcase the full range of a DOP’s skills, editor Manu Antony also deserves praise for his contribution. However, it is music director Jakes Bejoy who stands out among the technicians, hitting it out of the park with his captivating tracks that seamlessly align with the film’s narrative and bring a refreshing quality to it.

In short, While Padmini had the potential to be a soothing and feel-good romantic comedy, the film, which started off strongly, unfortunately, descends into a disappointingly convenient ending, preventing it from reaching its full potential and soaring to greater heights.

Padmini movie cast: Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian, Vincy Aloshious, Sajin Cherukayil, Anand Manmadhan Padmini movie director: Senna Hegde Padmini movie rating: 3 stars

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A part-time poet and a full-time college teacher Rameshans life take a standstill when an extremely embarrassing situation makes him the target of all jokes. A part-time poet and a full-time college teacher Rameshans life take a standstill when an extremely embarrassing situation makes him the target of all jokes. A part-time poet and a full-time college teacher Rameshans life take a standstill when an extremely embarrassing situation makes him the target of all jokes.

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Padmini Movie Review: Light entertainment, well-served 

Rating: ( 3.5 / 5).

I admit to feeling a bit of trepidation when I saw the promos of Padmini . The first thought was, "This doesn't look like a Senna Hegde film. Why is he doing a 90s-style entertainer?" But aren't we being unfair when we expect the man behind Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam to make the same kind of (*cough* realistic, realistic *cough*) film every time? I admire a filmmaker who dares to try different cinematic exercises each time, the outcome notwithstanding.

Director: Senna Hegde

Cast: Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian, Sajin Cherukayil, Vincy Aloshious After the lacklustre crime caper, 1744 White Alto , we find, in Padmini , Hegde's most lighthearted film. I say this because even in the 'feel-good' Thinakalazhcha Nishchayam , there are moments where one or two characters feel glum and become prone to angry outbursts. That's not to say Rameshan (Kunchacko Boban), the college professor in Padmini, doesn't ever feel the blues. He does, but Hegde has couched his predicaments in ample wrappings of humour. And this approach works because Kunchacko Boban (putting on his best charming self) has the backing of well-cast supporting actors adept at balancing Rameshan's 'darkness' with 'light' in the most opportune moments. Padmini has a remarkable quality that some recent Malayalam comedies don't have: the ability to make even the lines spoken by a one-minute character memorable. I don't remember even Romancham , the first big hit of the year, having such lines. I recall almost every background character in Padmini . It's like those 90s films you watch with your folks and then discuss them afterwards and erupt in laughter when you suddenly remember that background character who said something funny (sometimes offscreen). The college principal with a broken nose. The unpaid wedding photographer or his assistant who suddenly feels 'worthy'. The gossiping tea stall patrons. Rameshan's younger brother, who is prone to sudden online 'diversions' in the middle of an important assignment. The funny, well-meaning judge from Malabar (who may or may not be related to the judge from Nna Thaan Case Kodu). Padmini sees Hegde collaborating with Deepu Pradeep, who co-wrote the brilliant Kunjiramayanam. In Padmini, they tread a path never taken before. I liked how a female name -- the film's title -- is given to the male protagonist after an embarrassing incident in the film's opening (I don't want to ruin the surprise). And what happens when a man nicknamed 'Padmini' crosses paths with a woman named Padmini? It isn't the sort of situation Mammootty experienced in the film Hitler, mind you. Rameshan is already going through the pain that afflicts most unmarried males in their 30s. If you are an unmarried male in his 30s, you could find something to take away from it, but Padmini isn't necessarily the kind to aim for intellectual depth. Well, different strokes for different folks and all that. Much of the humour comes courtesy of competent actors like Anand Manmadhan (as Rameshan's brother-in-law and sounding board), Sajin Cherukayil (as an affluent mattress brand owner who owns every scene he is in) -- and, of course, all the characters I mentioned previously. Padmini is also a story of all its women. They are not on the posters for nothing. All three women -- Smrithi (Vincy Aloshious), Sreedevi (Aparna Balamurali), and Padmini (Madonna Sebastian) -- have a role to play in the emotional journey of Rameshan. By 'emotional journey', I'm not implying Padmini is an acting exercise. You won't find Kunchacko Boban bawling his eyes out like Fahadh Faasil in that scene from Maheshinte Prathikaram . Each of these women has reasons for behaving the way they do. Smrithi is the unpredictable, hyperactive sort; Sreedevi is the lawyer with zero success rate but shows up every day in court because survival matters; Padmini is the classy, reserved type burdened by pressures from home. Of course, through the course of the film, one might have certain expectations of which of these women Rameshan would end up with, but going by Kunchacko Boban's recent selection of stories, the predictable route isn't likely, that's for certain. I'm not sure the finale, albeit decent, isn't as effective as the similar trick Hegde did in Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam . But I've no complaints about the actor who makes the cameo appearance. Oh, and the interval and climax 'punch' is certainly worthy of mention. I cracked up. One of the merits of Padmini is its presentation, be it the placement of some comical flourishes or Sreeraj Raveendran's cheerful imagery which doesn't go overboard with the pastels or sunlight. When some of today's Malayalam filmmakers claim to "pay homage" to the 90s, rarely do they get it right. Padmini is the rare kind. 

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'Padmini' review: Senna Hegde delivers yet another light-hearted, innovative film

Senna Hegde, the director of 'Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam', has again delivered a film that is nearly as smooth and innovative as his critically-acclaimed work. 'Padmini' starring Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali and Madonna Sebastian in the lead, is a fun-filled tale of Rameshan who is jilted by his bride Smrithi on their first night together. Since Smrithi's lover arrives in a Premier Padmini car to elope with her, Rameshan earns the nickname Padmini in his village The taunts subsequently lead to a deep aversion to that name. However, things turn amusing when a teacher named Padmini (played by Madonna) arrives at the same school where he works.

Senna's works, including the 2022 film '1744 White Alto', have a quirkiness that is quite amusing. It's interesting to see how he weaves a narrative from an ordinary setting, which is centered on typical human behaviour and feelings. If elopement amid a wedding function was the theme of 'Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam', '1744 White Alto' had yet another interesting premise, that of a cat-and-mouse investigation involving a man and a car.

'Padmini' too appears as an ordinary feel-good movie, set in a village with the protagonist Rameshan hoping to settle down with a girl who understands him. However, scriptwriter Deepu Pradeep, whose initial work was 'Kunjiramayanam', does a wonderful job exploiting this situation, especially since Rameshan finds it hard to find a bride as it is his second marriage.

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The humour initially seems a little silly, especially when Sajin Cherukayil's character Jayan, an entrepreneur who sells mattresses for a living, comes in. However, it soon turns entertaining with each scene complementing the other. Some might wish the climax ended differently, but given that it is an out-and-out entertainer, the quirky ending is fine.

It is also interesting to see how Senna brought in the two elements – a marriage and a car – that were part of his first and second film in 'Padmini'.

The performances of all the actors are quite good, but it is Aparna who steals the show. Her character Sreedevi is a lawyer who deals with divorce cases. Her expressions of disbelief, anger and cuteness are spot on. It's good to see her handle comedy, which was missing from her recent characters. Kunchacko, retains that charm he always exhibits when he plays a romantic guy. Madonna looks refreshing onscreen, adding charm to the whole movie. Though Vincy Aloshious has very little screen-space, she does justice to her role.

Some of the frames by Sreeraj Raveendran are breathtaking, capturing the beauty of the lush paddy fields and surrounding hills the film is set in. The music by Jakes Bejoy goes along with the mood of the film.

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Padmini review: Senna Hegde’s latest outing makes you laugh and also think

The director conveys a layered story in a subtle way while focusing on the pressure faced by women in marriage.

Published:Aug 10, 2023

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A laugh riot!

Padmini (Malayalam)

• Cast: Kunchako Boban, Madonna Sebastian, Aparna Balamurali, Vincy Aloshious, and Ganapathi
• Director: Senna Hegde
• Music: Jakes Bejoy
• Producer: Prasobh Krishna, and Suvin K Varkey
• Runtime: 2 hours
• Cast: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Emraan Hashmi, and Revathy
• Director: Maneesh Sharma
• Producer: Aditya Chopra
• Music: Pritam Chakraborty
• Runtime: 2 hours 35 minutes

Expectations ran high for Padmini when director Senna Hegde announced the movie.

The director earlier helmed critically-acclaimed films like Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam (2021) and 1744 White Alto (2022). This time, he came up with a movie that starred a bunch of young actors. Also, he came out of Kanhangad in Kasaragod where his movies are usually set.

Padmini is shot in Palakkad district and is Kunchacko Boban’s first solo-hero movie after his appearance in 2018 (2023) and Pakalum Pathiravum (2023).

Senna Hegde’s signature comedy is the highlight of the flick.

‘Padmini’ is directed by Senna Hegde. (Supplied)

Padmini starts with the marriage of Rameshan (Kunchacko Boban), a poet and college professor. On his first night, his wife Smrithi (Vincy Aloshious) elopes with her lover in the latter’s Premier Padmini car.

After that shocking incident, Rameshan is teased by the people of his village for his embarrassing situation.

Also, he is called “Padmini” Rameshan by his neighbours and villagers.

Interestingly, a new professor named Padmini (Madonna Sebastian) joins his college. Rameshan falls in love with her.

But he can’t legally marry her as his first marriage with Smirthi has been registered. so, he files for a divorce.

The subsequent events after he files for divorce keep the story moving forward.

At the same time, there is a love story between Sreedevi (Aparna Balamurali) and Jayan (Sajin Cherukayil). Sreedevi is an advocate in the family court and Rameshan hires her for his case.

As the story progresses, Sreedevi’s family also plays an important role in the story.

Meanwhile, Padmini faces many troubles from her family who isn’t happy with her decision to marry Rameshan who, in turn, is unable to get a divorce due to the court proceedings.

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Interesting twists.

Malayalam movie ‘Padmini’ releasing on 14 July. (Twitter)

The plot has many interesting twists — at the beginning, in the middle of the story when Rameshan feels love towards his neighbour but gets a shocker (which if revealed now would be a spoiler), and then in the climax part.

The relationship between Jayan and Sreedevi offers us some funny moments.

Jayan is an entrepreneur who is into the production of mattresses. He is portrayed as a man who likes to flaunt his money.

Sreedevi is quite aware that he is a male chauvinist and doesn’t like her working as an advocate, particularly after their marriage.

She initially doesn’t care about this but after a point, she takes her stand and concentrates on her profession deeply.

Fun elements

Aparna Balamurali in ‘Padmini’. (Twitter)

Comedy is the major highlight of Padmini .

Senna Hegde tries to convey a layered story that narrates the feelings of a youngster who faces embarrassing statements from his neighbours after his wife elopes.

There are some refreshing elements like the advertisement of the mattress firm owned by Jayan that erupts huge laughter among the audience in the theatre.

The movie also highlights the pressure faced by women in marriage.

Interestingly, writer Deepu Pradeep discussed marriage and related fun in the hit comedy film Kunjiramayanam (2015).

Also, in Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam , Senna Hegde dealt with a similar theme of marriage and elopement. But Padmini works since it’s refreshing.

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Subtle performances.

‘Padmini’s’ songs were received well upon its release. (Supplied)

Padmini’s script gives importance to all the characters and the director gives equal space to every actor.

Kunchacko Boban is noteworthy as Rameshan. For a senior actor who has been in the industry for more than 25 years, Kunchacko delivers a subtle performance and wins our hearts.

Vincy Aloshious is fabulous and her comedy scenes are well-appreciated in the theatre.

Aparna Balamurali and Sajin Cherukayil are a fun to watch.

Both Aparna and Vincy Aloshious are a laugh riot on screen. While watching them, we can’t help but draw references to some of the senior actresses like Urvashi who excelled in comic roles.

Sajin Cherukayil as the male chauvinist is notable. He gets on our nerves with his foolishness on many occasions.

Madonna Sebastian is decent in the title role of Padmini.

Anand Manmadhan as Venu, the brother-in-law of Rameshan, is good in comedy sequences.

Ganapathi, as Rameshan’s younger brother, plays a meaningful role.

The songs composed by Jakes Bejoy are apt and elevate the story.

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Padmini is a fun ride with a thought-provoking theme of marriage and elopement. It is a clean entertainer with a good dose of comedy and songs.

(Views expressed here are personal.)

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• Release Date July 2023
• Language Malayalam
• Genre Comedy, Drama
• Duration 2h
• Cast Kunchacko Boban, Madonna Sebastian, Aparna Balamurali, Vincy Aloshious, Althaf Salim, Ganapathy, Sajin Cherukayil, Anand Manmadhan, Gokulan
• Director Senna Hegde
• Writer Deepu Pradeep
• Cinematography Sreeraj Raveendran
• Music Jakes Bejoy
• Producer Prasobh Krishna, Suvin K. Varkey
• Production Little Big Films
• Certificate U

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A college teacher and a part-time poet Rameshans (Kunchacko Boban) faces an embarrassing situation.

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Padmini Malayalam Movie

Padmini is a 2023 Indian movie directed by Senna Hegde starring Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian and Vincy Aloshious. The feature film is produced by Suvin K Varkey and Prasobh Krishna and the music composed by Jakes Bejoy.

After an ill-fated wedding night, a college professor becomes an object of ridicule. To win a second chance at love, he must face an uphill legal battle.

Director: Senna Hegde Producers: Suvin K Varkey, Prasobh Krishna Music Director: Jakes Bejoy Sound Designer: Nixon George Cinematographer: Sreeraj Raveendran Editor: Manu Antony Art Designer: Arshad Nakkoth Screenplay Writer: Deepu Pradeep

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Release Date : October 09,2021

123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5

Starring: Sivakarthikeyan, Vinay Rai, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Yogi Babu, Milind Soman & Others

Director: Nelson Dilipkumar

Producer: Siva Karthikeyan

Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander

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Siva Karthikeyan’s Varun Doctor has been creating a lot of buzz in Tamil circles. The film’s Telugu version is out and let’s see how it is.

Varun (Siva Karthikeyan) is an army doctor by profession. He falls in love with Padmini (Priyanka Arul Mohan) but she rejects Varun seeing his practical nature. The twist in the tale arises when Padmini’s niece gets kidnapped and Varun gets involved in the case. How Varun being a doctor saves the girl and breaks the kidnapper nexus forms the story.

Plus Points :

Siva Karthikeyan is the biggest highlight of the film as he showcases a different side to his personality. He as an army doctor evokes good comedy, drama, and carries the film on his shoulder. Siva’s chemistry with Priyanka is also neat in the film.

The comedy works for the most part and the scenes featuring Yogi Babu and Priyanka’s family are very good. The director Nelson has showcased the thrills in a very different manner.

The film has dark humor and is executed quite well by Nelson. The message showcased regarding women’s safety in the film looks good. Also, the thrills in the pre-climax have been executed well.

Minus Points :

One of the drawbacks of the film is the liberty taken by the director when it comes to the crime showcased featuring women. Though the message shown is good, the incidents that happen in today’s digital world look a bit overboard.

The second half has a few lags here and there. The screenplay is not that effective during this time and makes things boring a bit. Also, the story of girls being kidnapped has been shown in films earlier as well.

Technical Aspects :

Production values of the film are top-notch as the visuals look gripping. Music by Anirudh is okay but as usual, his BGM is riveting. The camerawork is decent but the dubbing could have been better.

Coming to the director Nelson, he has done a passable job with the film. His story idea and the way he has set it also look good. But his screenplay falters a bit in the second half. He makes proceedings a bit routine and ignored the logic. Verdict :

On the whole, Varun Doctor is a kidnapping drama that has decent thrills and comedy. But things get bogged down in the second half and a few logics go for a toss. The Tamil audience might like the film as it suits their sensibilities well. But for the Telugu audience, this film ends as just a passable watch this weekend.

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'പദ്‍മിനി' തിയറ്ററുകളിലേക്ക്; പുതിയ റിലീസ് തീയതി പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു

അപർണ ബാലമുരളി, വിൻസി അലോഷ്യസ്, മഡോണ സെബാസ്റ്റ്യൻ നായികമാര്‍

കുഞ്ചാക്കോ ബോബൻ നായക വേഷത്തിലെത്തുന്ന 'പദ്മിനി'യുടെ പുതുക്കിയ റിലീസ് ഡേറ്റ് പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു. ചിത്രം ജൂലൈ 14 ന് തിയറ്ററുകളിലെത്തും. സെന്ന ഹെഗ്‌ഡേ സംവിധാനം ചെയ്ത ഈ ചിത്രത്തിൽ അപർണ ബാലമുരളി, വിൻസി അലോഷ്യസ്, മഡോണ സെബാസ്റ്റ്യൻ എന്നീ മൂന്ന് നായികമാരാണുള്ളത്. ദീപു പ്രദീപിന്റെതാണ് തിരക്കഥ.

കുഞ്ഞിരാമായണം, എബി, കൽക്കി, കുഞ്ഞെൽദോ എന്നീ ചിത്രങ്ങൾക്ക് ശേഷം ലിറ്റിൽ ബിഗ് ഫിലിംസിന്റെ ബാനറിൽ സുവിൻ കെ വർക്കി, പ്രശോഭ് കൃഷ്ണ എന്നിവർ ചേർന്നാണ് ചിത്രം നിർമ്മിക്കുന്നത്. ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ പുറത്തുവിട്ട ടീസർ, ട്രെയ്‍ലര്‍ എന്നിവയ്ക്ക് പ്രേക്ഷകരിൽ നിന്നും മികച്ച പ്രതികരണങ്ങളാണ് ലഭിച്ചത്. ചിത്രത്തിലെ 'ലവ് യു മുത്തേ...' എന്ന ഗാനവും പ്രേക്ഷകർ ഏറ്റെടുത്തിട്ടുണ്ട്. ശ്രീരാജ് രവീന്ദ്രൻ ഛായാഗ്രഹണം നിർവഹിക്കുന്ന ചിത്രത്തിന്റെ ചിത്രസംയോജനം മനു ആന്റണിയാണ് കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യുന്നത്.

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Kunal kemmu's madgaon express is following vikrant massey's 12th fail's success route, and hopefully, others will follow..

The year 2024 has been a redemption of sorts for mid-budget films at the box office as well as OTT platforms. It all started last year with Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail and was followed by Kunal Kemmu’s Madgaon Express this year. Both films worked like a charm at the box office, and they were followed by a celebratory welcome on OTT.

Vikrant Massey’s 12th Fail definitely started this trend, and it is growing with many releases lined up. In fact, a recently released Srikanth starring Rajkummar Rao has also joined this group. This dual presence is a testament to the film’s compelling storyline.

It is a given that Vikrant Massey’s exceptional performance in 12th Fail resonated strongly with audiences across different viewing platforms was a testament that content definitely is the king. It seamlessly transitioned from the big screen to the digital world making every view count.

After 12th Fail cemented its position on Hotstar in an industry constantly evolving with new distribution models, the achievement reaffirms that quality storytelling remains the ultimate parameter for a film’s undeniable appeal to viewers everywhere.

Here are five films that have dominated their presence on the OTT platforms. While some of them had a great run at the box office, others could not ace the number game in theaters. But all are on a record-breaking spree on OTT! Also, check out this guide on where to watch them.

• Where To Watch: Disney Hotstar
• Achievement: Most Watched Film On Hotstar In 2023

Featuring Vikrant Massey in a compelling role, 12th Fail explores the challenges and triumphs of an aspiring IPS officer. IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma fearlessly embraces the idea of restarting his academic journey and reclaiming his destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world’s toughest competitive exam: UPSC. The film’s simultaneous release in theatres and on OTT platforms highlights its relevance and appeal to audiences of all ages. Vikrant Massey’s stellar performance, coupled with the film’s engaging narrative, has propelled it to success on both mediums.

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• Where To Watch: Netflix
• Achievement: 5.8 Million Views

Yami Gautam ‘s portrayal in the politico-social film has garnered widespread acclaim for its depth and authenticity. The film delves into the lives of a young field agent who is picked from the Prime Minister’s office for a top-secret mission to crack down on terrorism and corruption. The subject matter is introduced with finesse, offering audiences a thought-provoking cinematic experience. With its gripping storyline and intense performances, the film has managed to captivate audiences across both theaters and OTT platforms.

Madgaon Express

• Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
• Achievement: 50 Day Theatrical Run

Produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Kunal Kemmu, the comedy-drama takes viewers on a fun ride with three childhood friends to fulfill their dream of going to Goa together. However, the exchanged travel bag changed the trip to completely off track. Every character got their deserved screen time, and the theme of the movie correctly stands on its genre.

Laapataa Ladies

• Achievement: 11.2 Million Views In 3 Weeks

Directed by Kiran Rao , the sweet dramedy is a testament to the power of storytelling. This film follows the lives of a diverse group of women navigating through the complexities of modern society. With its engaging narrative and strong performances, Laapaata Ladies has managed to capture the hearts of audiences both in theaters and on OTT platforms.

• Achievement: 9.8 Million Views In 2 Weeks

Directed by Vikas Bahl , the horror psychological flick is a remake of the Gujarati film Vash. It created a massive buzz since the day of its release, and the film went on to create a hysteria once it has released on Netflix as well!

Cheers to a content-driven year!

For more such recommendations, check out Koimoi’s section What To Watch .

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Hakim Shahjahan, a beloved figure in Malayalam cinema, exchanged vows with actress Sana Althaf on May 17.

Hakim is renowned for his performances in films such as 'Kadakan', 'Pranaya Vilasam', 'The Teacher', and several others. The couple celebrated their union in a modest ceremony, graced by their close family and friends.

News of the wedding broke through Sana Althaf's social media platform, accompanied by a caption reading, 'Just married!'.

The groom opted for a traditional ensemble, donning a white shirt and dhoti, while the bride adorned a white silk saree with a delicate pink border. Numerous celebrities and fans have showered the newlyweds with their heartfelt wishes.

Hakim eagerly anticipates the release of his upcoming film 'Oru Kattil Oru Muri', directed by Shanavas Bavakutty. Meanwhile, Sana Althaf is celebrated for her roles in 'Rani Padmini', 'Basheerinte Premalekhanam', and 'Odiyan'.

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