Pennum Porattum OTT release date: When, where to watch Rajesh Madhavan’s satirical drama

Pennum Porattum OTT release date: Actor-turned-filmmaker Rajesh Madhavan’s debut directorial is all set to begin streaming in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada

Poster of Pennum Porattum

Actor-turned-filmmaker Rajesh Madhavan’s sharp satirical drama Pennum Porattum, which hit theatres in Kerala in February, is all set to make its OTT debut this month. The film’s OTT rights were sold to Netflix, which announced that it will begin streaming the Malayalam movie from March 13 onwards.

Apart from Malayalam, the movie, which also features actors such as Raina Radhakrishnan, Dinesh and Tovino Thomas lending his voice to a dalmatian, will be available to watch in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.

Pennum Porattum OTT release: When and where to stream

Though the film didn't make a lot of waves at the box office, it was praised for its direction and storytelling, with its filmmaker adopting a satirical-theatre approach to unfold the comedy set in Palakkad.

Also read: Pennum Porattum review: Rajesh Madhavan marks brilliant debut with thought-provoking yet hilarious drama

Pennum Porattum, which is set against the backdrop of a village comprising seemingly peace-loving residents, revolves around a dog and a bold woman named Charulatha who break the limits imposed by the people and thereby exposing the cruel nature of the villagers. As two groups of people chase the dog and Charulatha, Rajesh uses this to take the audience through a trip of morality, desire, violence and oppression.

Reasons to watch Pennum Porattum on OTT

The movie will appeal to those who enjoyed Senna Hegde’s Avihitham and Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam Much like Hegde’s movies, all the characters and its village setting lends freshness to the story, which is told through humour even though it deals with violence and moral policing.

Pennum Porattum is also told through the perspectives of the villagers and the dog, and Tovino’s voice as the dalmatian Suttu lends humour to the plight of the an imal.

Though the film marks Rajesh’s debut as a filmmaker, the adeptness at which he has handled the complex topic and presented to the audience will also make it a talking point once it begins streaming on Netflix on March 13.

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