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{{Short description|2023 Malayalam film by Senna Hegde}}
{{About|3=Padmini (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Padmini
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| writer = [[Deepu Pradeep]]
| producer = Suvin K Varkey <br/> Prasobh Krishna
| starring = {{ubl|[[Kunchacko Boban]]|[[Aparna Balamurali]]|[[Madonna Sebastian
| cinematography = Sreeraj Raveendran
| editing = Manu Antony
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'''''Padmini''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[comedy drama]] film directed by [[Senna Hegde]] and written by [[Deepu Pradeep]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-28 |title=Malayalam film director Senna Hegde says Kunchacko Boban-Aparna Balamurali-starrer Padmini is a comedy |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/malayalam-film-director-senna-hegde-says-kunchacko-boban-aparna-balamurali-starrer-padmini-is-a-comedy/article67014793.ece |access-date=2023-07-15 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It stars [[Kunchacko Boban]], [[Aparna Balamurali]], [[Madonna Sebastian]], and [[Vincy Aloshious]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kunchacko Boban's Padmini goes on floors|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/09/kunchacko-bobans-padmini-goes-on-floors-38573.html|access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> The film
The film was officially announced in November 2021. [[Principal photography]] began in January 2023 in [[Palakkad district|Palakkad]] and was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] up in February 2023. The music was composed by [[Jakes Bejoy]]. The cinematography and editing were handled by Sreeraj Raveendran and Manu Antony.
''Padmini'' was theatrically released on {{Date|Jul 14, 2023}} to mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-14 |title=‘Padmini’ Twitter review: Check out what the moviegoers have to say about the Kunchacko Boban starrer |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/padmini-twitter-review-check-out-what-the-moviegoers-have-to-say-about-the-kunchacko-boban-starrer/articleshow/101755640.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-09-10 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>▼
▲''Padmini'' was theatrically released on
== Plot ==▼
Rameshan, a college [[lecturer]] and part-time poet, marries Smrithi when he is 34 years old. Smrithi elopes with her lover Siju in a [[Premier Padmini]] on the night of the wedding, with Rameshan's knowledge. Two people saw this in secret and spread the news in the village. Then people start calling Rameshan 'Padmini' to make fun of him.▼
▲== Plot ==
After two years, Rameshan develops an interest in a girl named Laya. But Rameshan learns she is in love with his brother Rahul. Venu, Rameshan's friend, suggests that he should get married soon. Rameshan and Venu visit a [[Dating agency|marriage bureau]] in [[Kollengode, Palakkad|Kollengode]]. The bureau manager, Thanku, shows Rameshan profiles of several girls. Rameshan and Venu arrive at Advocate Sreedevi's home with a marriage proposal on Thanku's suggestion. After spotting a Premier Padmini in Sreedevi's house, Rameshan immediately cancels the marriage proposal and returns. Rameshan then decides that he will no longer live a married life.▼
▲Rameshan, a college [[lecturer]] and part-time poet, marries Smrithi
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On the work front, a lady called Padmini joins as a
Padmini
Padmini informs Rameshan that her family is seeking a new marriage proposal for her.
Rameshan and Sreedevi take Smrithi to Padmini's hostel in
A few days later,
==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
*[[Kunchacko Boban]] as Rameshan aka Padmini (Nickname), a college lecturer teaching Malayalam and part-time poet who struggles to get a divorce and find a new wife.
*[[Aparna Balamurali]] as Sreedevi, an advocate who befriends Rameshan and helps him to get a divorce.
*[[Madonna Sebastian]] as Padmini, a guest lecturer teaching math at the same college where Rameshan worked, fell in love with him.
*[[Vincy Aloshious]] as Smriti, Rameshan's wife who eloped with Siju
*[[Malavika Menon]] as Laya,
*[[Anaswara Rajan]] as Monisha, Siju's wife (guest appearance)
*[[
*[[Sajin Cherukayil]] as Jayan, owner of a
*[[Ganapathi S. Poduval]] as Rahul, Rameshan's younger brother
*Anand Manmadhan as Venu, Rameshan's friend
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*Kala as Smrithi's mother
*Latha Das as Monisha's mother
*Doctor Siju as Padmini's father
*Trini Anto as Sreeni
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== Production ==
=== Development ===
The film was announced in November 2021 by
=== Filming ===
The [[principal photography]] of the film began on 10 January 2023 in [[Palakkad]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kunchacko Boban's Padmini goes on floors|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2023/jan/09/kunchacko-bobans-padmini-goes-on-floors-38573.html|access-date=2023-01-26 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The shooting was [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped]] in February 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=It's a wrap for 'Padmini' starring Kunchacko Boban and Aparna Balamurali |url=https://
== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Padmini
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Jakes Bejoy]],
| cover =
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| label = [[Saregama]]
| producer = [[Jakes Bejoy]]
| prev_title = [[Por Thozhil]]
| prev_year = 2023
| next_title = [[King of Kotha]]
| next_year = 2023
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==Release==
=== Theatrical ===
The film was released on
=== Home media ===
[[Netflix]] acquired the film's digital rights and began streaming it on
== Reception ==
=== Critical reception ===
S. R. Praveen of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Despite the quirkiness quotient, the film proceeds tamely compared to Senna Hegde’s previous two outings and without any surprises for the most part."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Praveen |first=S. R. |date=2023-07-14 |title=‘Padmini’ movie review: Senna Hegde, Kunchacko Boban’s comedy just about lives up to its minor ambitions |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/padmini-movie-review-senna-hegde-kunchacko-bobans-comedy-just-about-lives-up-to-its-minor-ambitions/article67079765.ece |access-date=2023-09-10 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Anandu Suresh of ''[[The Indian Express
Sanjith Sidhardhan of ''[[OTTPlay]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and said "Boosted by Kunchacko Boban, Aparna Balamurali, Madonna Sebastian and Sajin Cherukayil’s performances, Senna Hegde’s ''Padmini'' is a definitely one of the best feel-good movies in Malayalam this year, in spite of its terse ending."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhardhan |first=Sanjith |date=2023-07-14 |title=Padmini review: Kunchacko Boban and team are delightful in this charming film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/padmini-review-kunchacko-boban-and-team-are-delightful-in-this-charming-film-blotted-only-by-a-terse-final-act/0436f388be46 |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> Sajin Shrijith of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "''Padmini'' has a remarkable quality that some recent Malayalam comedies don't have: the ability to make even the lines spoken by a one-minute character memorable."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shrijith |first=Sajin |date=2023-07-14 |title=Padmini Movie Review: Light entertainment, well-served |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/review/2023/jul/14/padmini-movie-reviewlight-entertainment-well-served-45639.html |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Cris of ''[[The News Minute]]'' stated "
==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt16077654}}
* {{Mojo title|id=16077654}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|padmini}}
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