Rating: 3.5/5
Story:
The film is about an agent who supplies wedding gold jewelry and uses financiers to help families, but his life takes a drastic turn as one family fails to give him the required money against gold. The rest of the story is about what measures that agent takes to reclaim his money.
Performances:
Basil Joseph's role as Ajesh was impressive, especially in the moving scene where he reflects on life. Lijomol Jose has a significant impact, though her character develops slowly. Sajin Gopu excels, and Anand Manmadhan and others fit well.
What worked for the film:
Jothish Shankar makes his directorial debut with Ponman, based on GR Indugopan's novel 'Naalanchu Cheruppakkar.' The film challenges many of our early perceptions of the characters, typical of well-crafted stories.
This change unfolds naturally through the plot's progression, not through trickery or staged scenes. The change comes not from a quick fix of characters we judged, but from consistently providing insights that help us understand their actions better.
Ajesh's resolve to reclaim his rightful wealth, Bruno's struggle in life's battles, and Steffi's journey to make the right choices are depicted beautifully. Despite having his own reasons to give back the gold, Mariyano embraces a dark side to claim it, positioning himself as the villain among others with their own challenges.
What did not work for the film:
The initial scenes unfold randomly, with occasional slowdowns in the latter part. The director could have explained Steffi's reasons for marrying Mariyano.
PonMan Review and Verdict:
PonMan has a basic yet intriguing narrative done well. The casting and performances are excellent, along with an engaging screenplay. Basil Joseph delivers a powerful portrayal of Ajesh, especially in pivotal parts. Both Sajin Gopu and Lijo Mol Jose acted superbly. The cinematography is impressive.
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