Painkili is a romantic comedy film starring Sajin Gopu as Suku Sujithkumar and Anaswara Rajan as Sheeba in the lead roles. It was released on February 14, 2025, coinciding with Valentine's Day, and the film received mixed reviews from critics. It is set to stream on OTT.
When and where to watch Painkili?
Directed by debutant Sreejith Babu, Painkili is a heartfelt family drama that delves into themes of love and societal expectations. It is scheduled to be released on April 11, 2025. You can watch it on ManoramaMax.
The streaming platform shared the trailer of the film on Instagram and wrote, "The comedy movie 'Painkili', scripted by Jeethu Madhavan and starring Sajin Gopu, Anaswara Rajan, Jisma Vimal, Roshan Shanavas and Chandu Salimkumar, will be released on Manorama Max from April 11."
Plot
The film follows a young man named Suku, who operates a small printing press. The story takes an unexpected turn when Suku becomes involved in a fight. To avoid the legal repercussions of this dispute, he decides to pretend to be mentally challenged and gets himself admitted to a mental institution. What happens when he encounters a nurse named Sheeba and falls in love with her?
Cast and production of Painkili
The film features Sajin Gopu as Suku Sujithkumar, Jisma Vimal as Suma, Anaswara Rajan as Sheeba, Roshan Shanavas as Paachan, Abu Salim as Sujithkumar, Lijo Jose Pellissery as Thanku, and Chandu Salimkumar as Aneesh, among others. The film is directed by Sreejith Babu and Jithu Madhavan has written the film. Fahadh Faasil and Jithu Madhavan has produced the film under Fahadh Faasil and Friends and Urban Animal.
