No one masters storytelling with unconventional plot points quite like Malayalam cinema!
Ponman proves how they turn the most ordinary ideas into gripping cinema. Now streaming on Jio Hotstar, this film is a testament to their storytelling prowess.
The story revolves around a lower-middle-class family.
The son, an irresponsible political party worker, is suspended due to constant trouble. The mother promises 25 sovereigns of gold for her daughter's wedding, despite the daughter’s lack of enthusiasm for the match.
As the wedding nears, arranging the gold becomes a challenge. The protagonist, a modest worker at a gold shop, helps them acquire it through pledge loans.
The family, confident about raising money through what they get as gift covers for wedding, plans to repay. However, past conflicts cause lenders to back out, leading the affluent guests not attending the wedding.
The film then follows how the protagonist, an average man, tackles the crisis when he fails to recover complete money for the given gold.
This is more than just a story of financial struggles. It captures human greed, aspirations, and resilience. The hero's character is not about grand fights but about perseverance, making Ponman a truly remarkable watch!
Streaming On: Jio Hotstar