Ponman Twitter Review: Netizens hail the thrilling last 30 minutes and call it Basil Joseph’s ‘career-best performance’

Ponman Review

Ponman, starring Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu, and Lijomol Jose in the lead roles, hit theaters on Thursday, January 30. Directed by Jothish Shankar, the film is an adaptation of G.R. Indugopan's novel Naalanchu Cheruppakkar.

The screenplay was written by G.R. Indugopan along with Justin Mathew. Set against a captivating backdrop, Ponman explores deep themes through its engaging narrative, and the performances of the lead cast are expected to draw significant attention.

The film marks an exciting addition to the Malayalam cinema landscape, blending compelling storytelling with striking visuals.

Let's have a look, what the audiences have to say about the film:

An X user expressed great satisfaction with the film, praising all aspects of it. He wrote, "Good @basiljoseph25 shines Rest of the cast were superb Screenplay & Duration BGM Cinematography A good watch for the weekend"

#Ponman ReviewGood @basiljoseph25 shinesRest of the cast were superbScreenplay & DurationBGMCinematographyA good watch for the weekend #PonmanReview #BasilJoseph #LijoMolJose #Malayalam pic.twitter.com/AKQ1ZqGUft
dq 369 (@dq3690485167722) January 30, 2025

Well another user has appreciated the climax scene of the film, and highlighted good writing. He wrote, "The Last 30 Minutes We're in its TOP NOTCH! Perfect Adaption of Novel &Screenplay, Writing of indhu Gopan was Absolutely Appreciative.. Also Carrier Best Performance of #BasilJoseph"

The Last 30 Minutes We're in its TOP NOTCH!! Perfect Adaption of Novel &Screenplay, Writing of indhu Gopan was Absolutely Appreciative..Also Carrier Best Performance of #BasilJoseph #Ponman pic.twitter.com/DIKzvpcPl0 Abin Babu (@AbinBabu2255) January 30, 2025

A user appreciated the second half of the film and called it a decent film, he mentioned, "#Ponman is a decent movie with a well made Second Half. #BasilJoseph Delivers his one of his career best performance . The conversation b/w #Lijomol and #BasilJoseph were good. Do watch Now"

#Ponman is a decent movie with a well made Second Half .#BasilJoseph Delivers his one of his career best performance .The conversation b/w #Lijomol and #BasilJoseph were good.Do watch Now pic.twitter.com/sc2Tyq6hym
ibnu_369 (@ibnu_369) January 30, 2025

While appreciating the cast of the film, a user also gave notable mentions to music, Cinematography, and like everyone, this user also loved the last 30-minutes of the film. He wrote, "#PonMan: is definitely the best adaptation of an Indugopan's novel so far. Career best performance from Basil. Sajin Gopu, Anand, LijoMol also stood out. Special mentions to Cinematography, Music & the very gripping last 30 minutes. A SOLID debut by Jyothish Shankar. Go for it."

#PonMan: is definitely the best adaptation of an Indugopan's novel so far. Career best performance from Basil. Sajin Gopu, Anand, LijoMol also stood out. Special mentions to Cinematography, Music & the very gripping last 30 minutes.A SOLID debut by Jyothish Shankar. Go for it. pic.twitter.com/EieHDfgkU5 ALIM SHAN (@AlimShan_) January 30, 2025

Ponman, the latest Malayalam film, boasts a talented ensemble cast, with Basil Joseph, Sajin Gopu, and Lijomol Jose taking the lead roles. The film also features a strong supporting cast, including Deepak Parambol, Anand Manmadhan, Sandhya Rajendran, Rajesh Sharma, Kiran Peethambaran, Reju Sivadas, Jaya Kurupp, Midhun Venugopal, Thankam Mohan, and Shylaja P Ambu in significant roles.

Produced by Vinayaka Ajith under the banner of Ajith Vinayaka Films and directed by Jothish Shankar, Ponman showcases a compelling storyline brought to life by the screenplay written by G.R. Indugopan and Justin Mathew. The music, composed by Justin Varghese, enhances the emotional depth of the film, while Christy Joby creates an unforgettable trailer soundtrack. The film's visuals are captured by cinematographer Sanu John Varghese, and Nidhin Raj Arol handles the editing.

The production design is led by Jothish Shankar, with Ranjith Karunakaran overseeing the film’s overall design. Stunt choreography is managed by Phoenix Prabu, and the sound design team, including Shankaran A. S. and K. C. Sidharthan, contributes to the immersive experience. Nocturnal Octave Productions takes care of the VFX, adding a visual flair to the film. Promotional efforts for Ponman are spearheaded by A. S. Dinesh and Sabari, with digital marketing managed by Hains and Anoop Sundaran. The film's audio rights are secured by Think Music, ensuring a broad reach across music platforms.

With its impressive technical team and strong performances, Ponman is poised to make a significant impact on Malayalam cinema.