“Ponman” (2025) is a Malayalam film that blends drama and dark comedy, directed by Jothish Shankar in his debut. The screenplay, penned by G.R. Indugopan and Justin Mathew, adapts Indugopan’s novel Naalanchu Cheruppakkar. Presented by Ajith Vinayaka Films and produced by Vinayaka Ajith, the movie initially hit theaters on January 30, 2025, before streaming on OTT platforms starting March 15, 2025. It runs for a brisk 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Ponman 2025 Movie Overview
| Movie Name | Ponman Movie |
| Original Language | Malayalam |
| Spoken Language | Hindi |
| Release Date | 15 March 2025 |
| Runtime | 2 hour and 05 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Genres | Comedy Drama |
| Writer | G. R. Indugopan, Justin Mathew |
| Director | Jothish Shankar |
| Producer | Vinayaka Ajith |
| Production Co. | Ajith Vinayaka Films |
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Ponman 2025 Movie Star Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Basil Joseph | PP Ajesh |
| Sajin Gopu | Mariyano |
| Lijomol Jose | Steffi Graf |
| Anand Manmadhan | Bruno |
| Sandhya Rajendran | Agnes |
| Shylaja P. Ambu | Lovely |
| Rajesh Sharma | Priest |
| Midhun Venugopal | Ambrose |
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Ponman 2025 Movie Review
The story follows PP Ajesh (Basil Joseph), a jewelry agent who lends gold to brides’ families for weddings, expecting repayment from cash gifts received during the ceremonies. When one family, including the bride Steffi (Lijomol Jose) and her groom Mariyano (Sajin Gopu), fails to repay, Ajesh embarks on a relentless pursuit to recover his gold. This journey spirals into a high-stakes drama, exposing the greed, deception, and societal pressures surrounding dowry culture. The film’s strength lies in its character-driven plot, with Ajesh evolving from a pragmatic businessman to a desperate man fighting for survival, while Steffi and Mariyano reveal their own complexities.
Critics and audiences have lauded Basil Joseph’s career-best performance, portraying Ajesh with a mix of grit, vulnerability, and understated intensity. Sajin Gopu’s menacing yet nuanced Mariyano and Lijomol Jose’s resilient Steffi complement him, creating a dynamic trio. The screenplay, co-written by Indugopan and Justin Mathew, keeps viewers hooked with its tight pacing and organic twists, especially in the gripping final 30 minutes. Justin Varghese’s evocative score and Sanu John Varghese’s cinematography elevate the experience, capturing Kollam’s landscapes as a vivid backdrop to the unfolding tension.
