Porattu Nadakam: A Political Satire Now Streaming on Amazon Prime

The Malayalam political satirical comedy film Porattu Nadakam has quietly arrived on OTT and is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Without any prior announcement, the movie began its digital release on Sunday. The film has received a positive response from the audience and has earned a rating of 9.3 on IMDb. It features prominent actors such as Saiju Kurup, Ramesh, Arjun Vijay, and Dharmajan. Porattu Nadakam is designed as a political satire comedy.

The film was directed by Naushad Safran, with senior director Siddique overseeing the project. It humorously showcases how political selfishness during elections can increase communal tensions in rural areas. The film presents a unique perspective for Malayalam audiences. The story follows Abu (played by Saiju Kurup), a long-time communist party worker from the village of Gopalanpuram, who struggles to climb the political ladder. During elections, his political opponents try to use him to turn the village into a violent battleground.

The movie’s plot revolves around the challenges Abu faces within 21 days and how he deals with them. Some scenes in the film are based on viral social media videos. Director Naushad Safran presents social media trends from a fresh perspective through this movie. The music for Porattu Nadakam was composed by Rahul Raj, who also plays an important role in the film. The movie was first announced in 2021, completed its shooting in 2023, and was released in theaters in 2024.