'Pennum Porattum' OTT release: When and where to watch Rajesh Madhavan’s satirical drama

The Malayalam satirical drama 'Pennum Porattum' is all set to make its digital debut after its theatrical release in February this year. Rajesh Madhavan's directorial debut received attention for its unique narrative and satirical tone.

OTT release details

The digital streaming rights of the film have been acquired by Netflix as reported by OTT Play website. The platform recently confirmed that the film will begin streaming on March 13.




Apart from the original Malayalam version, the film will also stream in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada.

A satirical story set in a village

The story of 'Pennum Porattum' happens in a village that initially appears calm and peaceful. However the narrative slowly reveals darker layers beneath this surface.




The plot revolves around a dog and a strong woman named Charulatha who challenge the restrictions imposed by the villagers and their actions slowly begin to expose the cruelty and hypocrisy that are hidden within the community.


Director Rajesh Madhavan uses satire and symbolism to highlight these themes and when it hit the big screens, the film had received good reviews, even though there were not much bigger box office numbers.

Strong cast and unique elements

Actor - director Rajesh Madhavan has brought together an interesting ensemble including Raina Radhakrishnan and Dinesh Prabhakar in important roles. One of the unique elements of the film is the presence of a Dalmatian dog that plays a key role in the story. Interestingly, popular Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas has lent his voice to the dog character.

Roshan Mathew praises the film

Actor Roshan Mathew recently shared his thoughts about the film on social media. Taking to his Instagram story, the actor praised the debut directorial of Rajesh Madhavan after watching it again.


He wrote, “Rewatched @rajeshmadhavan's #PennumPorattum. today and I'm blown away once again by how smart, witty, and entertaining this film is!” Roshan Mathew further added, “What this team has achieved is a miracle given a chance. This movie will speak to you like no other. give chance?”


On the other hand, Rajesh Madhavan's work as an actor was in 'Maranamass' starring Basil Joseph in the lead.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”