5 movies like Ponman based on GR Indugopan's literary works

Arpita Sarkar

Ponman

Basil Joseph starrer Ponman is based on GR Indugopan's novel Nalanju Cheruppakkar. The film was released in cinemas on January 30. If you loved the film, then take a look at other movies based on Indugopan's literary works. 

Wolf (ZEE5)

This Malayalam mystery thriller is based on the short story Chennaya by G.R. Indugopan. The films stars Arjun Ashokan, Samyuktha Menon, and others.

Kaapa (Netflix)

Written by G. R. Indugopan, Kaapa is based on his novel Shankhumukhi. The Prithviraj Sukumaran and Asif Ali starrer revolves around the dark underbelly of Thiruvananthapuram.

Oru Thekkan Thallu Case (Netflix)

Directed by Sreejith N., the film is based on the short story Ammini Pilla Vettu Case by G. R. Indugopan. It stars Biju Menon, Roshan Mathew and others.

Vilayath Buddha

The yet-to-be-released film is based on Indugopan's novel, Vilayath Buddha. The film explores a conflict between Double Mohanan (Prithviraj) and Bhaskaran Master (Kottayam Ramesh) over a prized sandalwood tree.

Christy (SonyLIV)

The film is written by acclaimed writers Benyamin and Indugopan. It is about a young boy developing a deep affection for his tutor Christy who is dealing with personal issues following a divorce.

Ponman cast

The cast features Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu, Lijomol Jose, and others. The film is about a young man who struggles to get his money back after a family defaults on their loan.

GR Indugopan's novels

Some of his popular novels are Thaskaran Maniyanpillayude Aathmakatha, Bhoomi Smasanam, Vellimoonga, and others.