Unni Narayanan · YouTube, Malayalam · transcript read · 7 Dec 2025
Unni finds Pongala forgettable — no emotional connect to any character, flat performances (especially a disengaged Srinath Bhasi), and action that… Watch it there →
Aswanth Kok credits the fight choreography, editing, and Bhasi's stylish intro, but pans the stagey first act, gratuitous cursing, cringe romantic… Watch it there →
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Pongala: quick answers
Box office, where to watch and what critics said — from the same data as the page.
Where can I watch Pongala?
Pongala is streaming on OTT: Prime Video (India and the UK), Lionsgate Play (India) and AP International (India). It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video (the US and the UK), Google Play Movies (the US) and YouTube (the US). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Pongala?
We have read 2 reviews of Pongala, not yet enough to publish a Filmi Score (the score appears once at least three readings exist). They are listed below.
What readers say
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