Pennum Porattum
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If you loved the raw, grounded humor of Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam or Nna Thaan Case Kodu, you are in for a treat. “Pennum Porattum” (which translates to The Girl and The Fools’ Parade) is a hilarious, energetic satire that marks the directorial debut of actor Rajesh Madhavan.
🐶 A Superstar Voice!
Did You Know? The dog character “Suttu” in the movie has a very special voice actor. It is none other than Minnal Murali himself, Tovino Thomas! He lent his voice to the dog, adding a fun layer of star power to this film full of newcomers.
About the Movie – The Plot
Set in the quirky village of Pattada, the story kicks off when a young woman named Charulatha and her pet dog Suttu become the targets of a massive village rumor. What starts as a small personal issue spirals into a chaotic “public trial,” exposing the hypocrisy and moral policing of society. It is a loud, fast-paced comedy about how a mob mentality takes over common sense.
Cast and Crew
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The Stars: The movie features over 100 fresh faces! The lead role of Charulatha is played by newcomer Raina Radhakrishnan.
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Special Appearance: Director Rajesh Madhavan makes a cameo appearance in the second half.
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Voice Cast: The dog, Suttu, has a voiceover by a major young superstar (more on that below!).
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Director: Rajesh Madhavan (Debut).
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Writer: Ravishankar.
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Producer: Santhosh T. Kuruvilla (STK Frames), the producer behind hits like Android Kunjappan.
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Music: Dawn Vincent.
Release Date and Details
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Theatrical Release: The movie was released worldwide on February 13, 2026.
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Genre: Satire / Comedy / Drama.
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Running Time: 2 hours (Crisp and engaging).
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Language: Malayalam (with heavy Palakkad dialect).
OTT Release Date & Platform
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OTT Platform: The digital rights have been bagged by Netflix even before the theatrical release—a rare feat for a film with newcomers!
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Expected Release: You can expect it to start streaming by late March 2026 (likely around March 27th), following the 42-day window.
Tips for Audiences
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Dialect Alert: The movie uses a very authentic Palakkad slang. You might need to pay close attention to the dialogue (or use subtitles) to catch all the jokes.
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It’s Loud: This is not a silent, subtle movie. The “chaos” is intentional and part of the storytelling style.
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Don’t Miss the Dog: The dog “Suttu” is basically the second hero of the film. His reactions are often funnier than the humans!
