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2025 · Malayalam · 2h 03m · Comedy, Fantasy · CBFC U
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Good
4 reviews · provisional
62
3 very good1 weak
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Critics praise the body-swap premise and comic performances from Sandeep Pradeep and Sharafudheen, though some call the writing aimless with a cringe-worthy opening and a weak climax.
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Summary
Padakkalam (2025, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 62 from 4 critic reviews, is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Hulu in the US.
Four nerdy comic book enthusiasts find themselves in an unexpected adventure when their school's charming new professor turns their academic world upside down with supernatural events.
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Four nerdy comic book enthusiasts find themselves in an unexpected adventure when their school's charming new professor turns their academic world upside down with supernatural events.
Padakkalam (2025, Malayalam) has a Filmi Score of 62 from 4 critic reviews, is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Hulu in the US.
Where to watch
Availability by JustWatch · some watch links pay filmi.ai a small commission; it never changes what we show or how we score.
Unni Narayanan · YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 9 May 2025
The reviewer calls Padakkalam an enjoyable one-time watch, praising its screenplay, performances (Sandeep Pradeep, Suraj, Sharafudheen) and music;… Watch it there →
YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 24 Jun 2025
The critic finds Padakkalam's body-swap premise a fresh, well-performed variety pick — especially Sandeep and Sharafudheen's transitions — never… Watch it there →
The critic found the film's opening campus-comedy stretch cringe-worthy, but says it improves sharply once the supernatural plot kicks in,… Watch it there →
Padakkalam movie review: Suraj Venjaramoodu, Sharaf U Dheen’s fantasy comedy proves that an intriguing plot alone doesn’t make a good film Read it there →
Published · 1.5/5Filmi’s reading 32
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Where can I watch Padakkalam?
Padakkalam is streaming on OTT: JioHotstar (India) and Hulu (the US). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Padakkalam?
Padakkalam has a Filmi Score of 62 (Good), the mean of 4 readings of critic reviews, one per review. The score is provisional until at least five reviews are read. Readings run from 32 (The Indian Express) to 76 (Unni Vlogs Cinephile). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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