Padakkalam (2025)
Malayalam · Comedy / Fantasy · 123 min
★ 7.2 Few ratings 35 ratings
Released 8 May 2025
Page updated 22 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
7.2
Worth a watch Based on 35 ratingsThe few who rated it like it.
Audience★ 7.2 from 35 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
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Padakkalam is streaming in the UAE on STARZPLAY.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Padakkalam mostly like this Malayalam film. It's sitting at 7.2/10 on TMDB across 35 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. The 123-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the UAE you can stream it on STARZPLAY.
Should you spend 2h 3m on it?
2h 3m of Malayalam comedy, leaning fantasy. Only 35 people have rated it, so treat that 7.2 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- you're in the mood for something with weight
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Four nerdy comic book enthusiasts find themselves in an unexpected adventure when their school's charming new professor turns their academic world upside down with supernatural events.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 3m |
| Genre | Comedy / Fantasy |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Manu Swaraj
Cast
Sharafudheen
Renjith
Sandeep Pradeep
Jithin
Shaji
Arun Pradeep
Ramsad
Arun Ajikumar
Nakul
Niranjana Anoop
Jeevika
Where to watch in the UAE
STARZPLAY
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 16 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All STARZPLAY titles in the UAE
Trailer
Find the trailer on YouTube →
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Frequently asked
Is Padakkalam worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — The few who rated it like it (based on only 35 ratings). It rates 7.2/10 on audience ratings. 2h 3m of Malayalam comedy, leaning fantasy. Only 35 people have rated it, so treat that 7.2 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Where can I watch Padakkalam?
You can stream Padakkalam in the UAE on STARZPLAY.
When is Padakkalam releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Padakkalam is already streaming in the UAE on STARZPLAY.
What language is Padakkalam in?
Padakkalam is a Malayalam film (Comedy / Fantasy).
How long is Padakkalam?
Padakkalam runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Padakkalam?
Padakkalam stars Sharafudheen, Sandeep Pradeep, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Arun Pradeep, directed by Manu Swaraj.
When did Padakkalam come out?
Padakkalam was released on 8 May 2025.
