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So, wondering what to watch? We might have a good suggestion. If you’re into fantasy and comedy at the same time, Padakkalam, available on Jio Hotstar, could be a great option. The film is currently streaming in five languages: Malayalam (original), Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. But before investing more than two hours into it, you might be asking, is it worth your time? Let’s explore that in this article.
Plot of Padakkalam
Padakkalam is set in a college, where one of the teachers obtains a magical game board that can control another person’s body. However, it’s a gambling-based game, so everyone, including the teacher, must bet something of equal value. Four of his students discover the game board, leading to a series of hilarious incidents from their side.
Cast and Their Performances in Padakkalam
The film stars Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharafudheen, Sandeep Pradeep, Niranjana Anoop, Arun Pradeep, Saaf, Arun Ajikumar, Pooja Mohanraj, and Ishan Shoukath. The performances vary, possibly due to issues with the direction. For instance, in an early scene set in the college canteen featuring Saaf, Arun Ajikumar, Arun Pradeep, and Sandeep Pradeep, their conversation comes across as amateurish—almost like a poorly made TikTok video. Fortunately, the quality improves as the film progresses, though there are still moments where the cast underperforms.
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