Painkili Malayalam Movie

Painkili is a 2025 Indian movie directed by Sreejith Babu starring Sajin Gopu, Anaswara Rajan, Roshan Shanavas and Chandu Salimkumar. The feature film is produced by Fahadh Faasil and Jithu Madhavan and the music composed by Justin Varghese.

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Tale of Suku, who fakes insanity to escape the law. While faking insanity, he falls in love.

Language: Malayalam
Director: Sreejith Babu

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CRITICAL RESPONSE

Sreejith Babu’s directorial debut, Painkili, has received mixed to negative reviews from critics. The film attempts to deliver an eccentric and exaggerated comedy but struggles with execution, screenplay, and coherence. Critics like Indian Express (Anandu Suresh) and Lensmen Reviews (Aswin Bharadwaj) were particularly harsh, criticizing the film’s caricatured humor and overdone eccentricity. The Hindu (S. R. Praveen) also found the writing shoddy, stating that forced humor made the film fall flat. Monsoon Media and Nowrunning acknowledged the film’s oddball characters but noted its uneven screenplay, leading to an inconsistent viewing experience. However, Times of India (Anna Mathews) took a more balanced view, suggesting that while the film lacks clarity, it still has entertainment value for those willing to overlook its structural weaknesses.

Verdict:

Painkili tries to craft an eccentric comedy but falters due to its weak screenplay, forced humor, and inconsistent storytelling. While some moments entertain, the film ultimately lacks a cohesive vision, leaving it a mixed bag that only a niche audience might appreciate.

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Cast & Crew Details:

	Sajin Gopu
	Anaswara Rajan
	Roshan Shanavas
	Chandu Salimkumar
	Abu Salim
	Riyas Khan
	Lijo Jose Pellissery

Director: Sreejith Babu
Producers: Fahadh Faasil, Jithu Madhavan
Music Director: Justin Varghese
Song Lyrics Writer: Vinayak Sasikumar
Cinematographer: Arjun Sethu
Editor: Kiran Das
Screenplay Writer: Jithu Madhavan