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Ponman on OTT: These 11 tweets show what netizens are saying after online release of Basil Joseph’s dark comedy actioner

Ponman on OTT: These 11 tweets show what netizens are saying after online release of Basil Joseph’s dark comedy actioner

Ponman starring Basil Joseph in the lead role had hit the big screens earlier on January 30, 2025. As the movie arrived for streaming on JioHotstar on March 14, 2025, netizens have expressed their reactions to the same. Taking to their social media handle, one netizen penned their reaction, “Ponman 3.5 /5. Simple story with engaging screenplay. Basil Joseph = minimum guarantee.” Another user said, “#Ponman joins the elite list of  ‘One of the Finest Malayalam films ever done till date.’ Portrayed all human emotions impactfully in a most sensitive topic is a masterclass that Malayalam only can do. Lifetime performance for Basil Joseph. Must watch Masterpiece!!” A user on X (formerly Twitter) praised Basil Joseph’s acting and said, “Literally Me Situation for every Middle Class Guy! ‘I will Enjoy Every Situation. Battle through Hard Situations’ #PonMan. What an actor you are.” See the tweets here: The movie Ponman tells the story of PP Ajesh, a jewelry sales agent involved in a unique business—advancing gold jewelry to brides’ families on the condition that they repay …

Basil Joseph EXCLUSIVE Interview: ‘I am so happy to have that space of a successful actor, a very bankable actor’

Basil Joseph EXCLUSIVE Interview: ‘I am so happy to have that space of a successful actor, a very bankable actor’

Basil Joseph was recently seen in the movie, Ponman which was released on January 30, 2025, and is running successfully in theaters. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, the actor-director spills the details about his movie, upcoming projects, and strong friendship with Minnal Murali’s Tovino Thomas. Basil Joseph Interview 1. Ponman depicts a tale of dowry, which is a tumultuous subject even today in our society, but uses a narrative of humor to present it. How did such a story materialize and how did you get involved in it?  Ans. Yeah. It’s like a different point of view that’s the most exciting thing about, Ponman. You know, when you talk about dowry and its problems, you’ll always end up with the cliched, melodramatic version of, a point of view from the women, the victim… the women who were affected by the dowry. Dowry is something you know, it’s like a business when a girl is about to get married. It’s not just about the girl who is going to be affected by this thing. It’s about …