Perumani

Perumani
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
Release date	10 May 2024 (2024-05-10)
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

• 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

References

1. "അടിമുടി ഞെട്ടിക്കാൻ 'പെരുമാനി'യിലെ കൂട്ടർ; ടീസർ പുറത്തിറക്കി ദുൽഖർ സൽമാൻ". www.asianetnews.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
2. Entertainment, The Cue (11 April 2024). "'ന്റെ പെരുമാനി തങ്ങളേ...'; വ്യത്യസ്തമായ ഒരു ഗ്രാമത്തിന്റെ കഥയുമായി പെരുമാനി ടീസർ". The Cue (in Malayalam). Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
3. "'Perumani' team to shake audience; DQ unveils teaser". English.Mathrubhumi. 21 April 2024. Archived from the original on 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
4. "Sunny Wayne, Lukman Avaran, and Vinay Forrt's 'Perumani' to hit the big screens soon". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 26 April 2024.
5. Praveen, S. R. (11 May 2024). "'Perumani' movie review: A fairly engaging wacky film with the aftertaste of a folktale". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 6 September 2024.
6. Santhosh, Vivek (11 May 2024). "'Perumani' movie review: A whimsical comedy with familiar echoes". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
7. Ajmal N.S. (10 May 2024). "കളിചിരിയും കലഹവും വിശ്വാസവും, വ്യത്യസ്തമാണീ 'പെരുമാനി' കൂട്ടർ". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
8. Web Desk (10 May 2024). "പെരുമാനിയിലെ കൗതുകങ്ങളും നർമ്മങ്ങൾ – റിവ്യു". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
9. "തിയറ്ററിലെത്തിയിട്ട് ഒരു വർഷം; 'പെരുമാനി' ഓ.ടി.ടിയിലേക്ക്". Madhyamam (in Malayalam). 25 July 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
10. Entertainment Desk (21 August 2025). "Perumani OTT: കാത്തിരിപ്പിനൊടുവിൽ പെരുമാനി ഒടിടിയിൽ എത്തി; ചിത്രം എവിടെ കാണാം?". Indian Express (Malayalam) (in Malayalam). Retrieved 25 August 2025.

Reception

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

Perumani at IMDb

Perumani on Saina Play

1. Mohan, Sajesh (3 September 2025). "'Perumani' Analysis: A fantasy village that feels uncomfortably real". Onmanorama. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
2. "Perumani movie review: A fairly engaging wacky film with the aftertaste of a folktale". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 September 2025.
3. "Perumani Movie Review: Maju's Quirky Storytelling Has High And Low Points". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 September 2025.