Ponman (U/A)
06/Feb/2025 2hrs 7mins

3.25

A solid drama on a topic that has been relevant for ages!

There are minor flaws that lie in the later half. Overall a largely satisfying outing with relatable situations, empathetic characters and thoroughly engaging dramatic stretches. Also conveys a subtle message on the prohibition of Dowry.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

4.50

Ponman is cinematic gold with its brilliant script, acting, direction

And while Jothish had great material to work with, he has taken the movie to another level with subtle touches: when Steffi admires the gold in a moment of privacy, when Bruno gets a call in a moment of desperation, while he is waiting with Ajesh sleeping in the room, and we don�t hear a word but we...(more)

Source: Anna Mathews, Times Of India

3.50

Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu breathe life as underdogs in brilliant drama

Ponman is a superhero story of underdogs with superlative performances from the lead cast.(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

3.50

Basil Joseph headlines an engrossing character study that's worth its weight in gold

Ponman could have easily turned into another film with a progressive message against dowry and the unhealthy obsession with gold. But what we get instead is an engrossing, non-judgemental study of characters, most of whom are victims of social malaise. Ponman is worth its weight in gold. (more)

Source: Praveen, The Hindu