Perumani | |
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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]
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]