Pennum Porattum

Comedy Drama Malayalam

In Pattada, a village defined by its association with death, the narrative centers on Gopalan Master, Charulatha, and Suttu, each facing the village's harsh judgment and violence. Through their struggles, the story highlights the plight of the marginalized. Suttu finds solace in freedom, choosing to leave. However, Charulatha remains, her future precarious, trapped within Pattada's cycle of violence and injustice.

Cast:	Rajesh Madhavan, Raina Radhakrishnan, Tovino Thomas, Mithun Haridas,
Director:	Rajesh Madhavan
Writer:	Ravi Sankar
Editor:	Chaman Chakko
Camera:	Sabin Uralikandy

All Guild Reviews of "Pennum Porattum"

Image of scene from the film Pennum Porattum

A Truly Inventive Absurd Comedy

Vishal Menon | The Hollywood Reporter India

Tue, February 17 2026

It’s impressive how first-time director Rajesh Madhavan—who also stars in the film—creates a multi-layered universe that feels distinctly original.

It’s very much a part of the design to start watching Pennum Porattum (The Girl And The Circus) from Suttu’s POV. Voiced by Tovino Thomas, Suttu is a white mongrel with black spots all over and the refugee the film talks about in its opening statement refers to those like Suttu. In his introductory voiceover, he’s letting us in on his daily routine and the number of times he’s been shifted in and out of his master’s house. He isn’t particularly happy there, nor is he comfortable in his tiny cage. And as we see stones being pelted at Suttu from outside, in a fit of rage, he shouts back and calls them “Manushyante makkale!”, which is something along the lines of “You sons of humans!”