Perumani
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| File:Perumani poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Maju |
| Written by | Maju |
| Produced by | Firoz Thairinil |
| Starring | Sunny Wayne Vinay Forrt Lukman Avaran |
| Cinematography | Manesh Madhavan |
| Edited by | Joel Kavi |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production companies | The Maju Movies Une Vie Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Perumani is a 2024 Indian Malayalam language comedy drama film written and directed by Maju featuring Sunny Wayne,[1] Vinay Fort, and Lukman Avaran in the lead roles.[2][3][4] The film was released on 10 May 2024 and received mostly positive reviews.[5][6][7][8] The film streamed on Saina Play from August 21st, 2025 onwards.[9][10]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Lukman Avaran as Abi[6]
- Vinay Forrt as Nassar
- Sunny Wayne as Muji
- Deepa Thomas as Fathima
- Vijilesh Karayad
- Usha Chandrababu as Abhi's mother
- Radhika Radhakrishnan as Ramlu
- Navas Vallikkunnu
- Franco Francis
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Reception
[edit | edit source]Film critic Sajesh Mohan, writing for Onmanoramas Cinemascape column, described Perumani as "a fantasy village that feels uncomfortably real," noting that the film "mirrors present-day India through its satirical treatment of class divisions, religion, and superstition," and praising Vinay Forrt's performance as Nassar, comparing it to Thalathil Dineshan from Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989).[1]
Review by SR Praveen in The Hindu described the film as "fairly engaging" with a wacky tone and an "aftertaste of a folktale", praising its visual design and moments of magical realism while noting that the narrative sometimes drifted off balance.[2]
The Times of India called Perumani "an enjoyable introspection into society" that offers a "special experience" with nostalgic visuals and strong performances, while noting that some humour fell flat and parts of the narrative felt stretched.[3]
External links
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