2019 2hrs 30mins

Critics Review

2.00

Neither Mammootty nor Prithviraj can save this film

Shanker's Marxist views with religious connotation and his impressive visual style might have just clicked if his script had more focus in it.(more)

Source: Manoj Kumar R, Indian Express

2.00

an unrealistic depiction of student rivalry in schools

Laced with some messages to the youth, the film seems to stand for an alternate model of education, away from rot-learning, but not much is shown on how they go about it. Although it would be quite a stretch to look for such details in a mass entertainer, that is perhaps one of the few takeaways from this movie, which is needlessly longer by atleast half an hour.(more)

Source: Praveen, The Hindu

3.00

An engaging yet predictable action-drama powered by good filmmaking and performances

But still, there are some really poignant moments that are created through its plethora of characters, as we see Ashwin slowly gain acceptance from his newfound company. The second half feels a bit overstretched and predictable but still manages to keep us invested due to the performances of a young cast. The music shows restraint in an inconsistent way and is packed with a hum-worthy soundtrack. Overall, Padhinettam Padi is well made commercial cinema with a neat ensemble performance.(more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com

3.50

Inspirational, Enlightener And Entertainer!

Pathinettam Padi does communicate with the target audiences pretty well with a strong and relatable content. Moreover, the film hits the target by striking the balance between entertainment and enlightenment.(more)