Pennpattanam, Malayalam Movie (2010)

Review : There has been a lot of hue and cry about the dearth of women oriented films in Malayalam, and when finally a film comes along with four major actresses in the industry doing the lead roles, one hopes for the best. However, the end product named Penpattanam attempts to delve into women's issues on an extremely peripheral level.

The four women Girija (Revathy), Suhara (Shwetha Menon), Raji (Vishnupriya) and Santha (KPAC Lalitha) are Kudumbasree workers who toil day and night to make both their ends meet. Life hasn't been kind to any one of them, and things start looking up when they accidentally come across a bag stuffed with money in one of the garbage cans. Along with the money comes a torrent of troubles and the women get entangled in a complex web of deception and deceit. 

Each of the four women has a sob story to tell. Girija has been left alone after he husband's death, and she has learned to fend for herself and her kids over the years. Suhara who ventured out to live life on her own terms with a man belonging to another caste soon finds herself at the cross roads when her husband is bedridden after an accident. Shantha does have an adult son and his family staying with her, but unfortunately has to provide for them as well even in her old age. Raji lives with her sister and brother in law and has dreams of spending the rest of her life with Mani (Kailash) who has mended his vile ways and turned over a new leaf, just to be with her.

Pennpattanam, Malayalam Movie (2010) :

Genres : Drama
Cast : Augustine, Shivaji Guruvayoor, Kailash, Lal, K.P.A.C. Lalitha, Shweta Menon, Praveena, Revathy, Sadiq, Nedumudi Venu, Vishnupriya


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