Although the Malayalam film, directed by Basil Joseph, received favorable reviews when it was released in theaters in January 2025, it didn't draw the biggest audience. However, following its over-the-top premiere, the film gained popularity, and online users lauded Basil Joseph for his moving depiction of PP Ajesh. The Malayalam actor Sharafudheen, who most recently appeared in Padakkalam, has also lauded Basil Joseph's portrayal of PP Ajesh, calling it the most manly character he has seen in recent memory.

Basil Joseph's Ponman, according to Sharafudheen

The 50th day celebration for the 2025 Malayalam film, Ponman, was recently held, during which the cast and crew were honored. Sharafudheen, a star of Padakkalam, also participated in the festivities and said that he loved the movie.

Although he acknowledged that he wasn't sure if it was politically acceptable to say so, Sharafudheen nonetheless commented, "PP Ajesh is one of the most manly personalities I have seen in recent times. I thought he was a fascinating individual. He also added that the producers did a fantastic job of bringing this personality to life without using any violence..

In addition, he said that he was envious of this (character).

It's worth mentioning that Jothish Shankar, a filmmaker and former art director, is in charge of Ponman. The film Aarkkariyam, which starred Sharafudheen alongside Biju Menon and Parvathy Thiruvothu, was under his direction as art director. Sanu John Varghese, who worked as the cinematographer for Ponman, was the director of Aarkkariyam.

PP Ajesh of Basil Joseph

Basil Joseph portrayed PP Ajesh, a small-town gold dealer in Ponman who rents out jewelry to brides from low-income families, with the understanding that either the jewelry or the money will be returned after the wedding. However, he keeps his promise and returns the jewelry he gives to Bruno's sister Stephy (a strong Lijomol Jose). However, even if it means confronting the massive Mariano (Sajin Gopu), Ajesh is still resolved to retrieve his gold. And the fact that PP Ajesh triumphs against all odds makes Ponman a brave story of the underdog's victory.

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