: Many reviewers from The Times of India and Onmanorama praised it as a heartfelt historical narrative and a great comeback for director Vinayan.
Reviews for the film are generally mixed to positive, with critics praising its ambition while noting some narrative flaws: Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022) 720p (CM).mp4
: The film is noted for its strong technical backing, including cinematography by Shaji Kumar and a musical score by Santhosh Narayanan in his Malayalam debut. Critical Reception
: The story highlights the fight of Velayudha Panicker (played by Siju Wilson ) against social inequalities and atrocities like mulakaram (breast tax) and meeshakaram (moustache tax). It also features the legendary story of Nangeli (Kayadu Lohar), a lower-caste woman who famously protested the breast tax. : Many reviewers from The Times of India
