What is Ponthan Mada?
Ponthan Mada is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 9, 1994
- Studios
- Mac Release
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~108 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Mac Release
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Ponthan Mada is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Mac Release. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A low‑caste servant forms an unlikely friendship with his aristocratic landlord in 1940s India.”
- Award‑winning performances
- Critically acclaimed drama
- Explores class and colonial tensions
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate nuanced character studies set against historic social divides.
The film deals with mature themes of caste and colonial power, making it most suitable for adult audiences.
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When is the story of Ponthan Mada set?
The narrative takes place in the 1940s.
Who are the two central characters?
Ponthan Mada, a low‑caste man, and Sheema Thampuran, his colonial landlord.
What awards did the film receive?
It won four National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Mammotty, and the Kerala State Film Award for best second film.
What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes.
When was Ponthan Mada released in India?
It was released on 3 September 1994 in India.
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