How many of you liked the movie Padman?

So...I just finished watching Padman on Netflix. I have mixed opinions on it. Actually, it is R. Balki's weakest movie. Not particularly enjoyable or entertaining. Too preachy at times and lacks a consistent tone.

But it’s an engrossing and important subject – which was raised by a man who challenged patriarchal taboos with a candour and determination that many men all over the progressive world might shrink from even now. That's what makes the movie special, IMO. There is absolutely no doubt that the subject and the intention of the film is applause-worthy. In India, the shame' associated with that time of the month' is still so strong and so pervasive that anything that brings out into the open is cause to cheer, and a film starring a big star is sometimes the best way to break age-old taboos.

So...I am kind of conflicted, because the movie does have its heart in the right place but I feel the execution went wrong. It didn't strike a chord with me.

Until this day, I haven’t watched a single Akshay movie in theater...and the last movie of his I watched was Rustum on Amazon/Netflix, a few years back! His movies are borrrring and preachy and to top it off, he doesn’t even try to make it interesting! 😳

I really enjoyed it. The movie wasn't very well written. The characters all seemed odd and one note. It had many other problems but it was still somewhat sweet. It's hard to find those types of sweet movies in bollywood

Balki's Ki & Ka was weaker than Pad Man which was still an enjoyable fare

One thing I didn't like was making Sonam's character fall in love with Akshay. It was not needed and out of place for the context of the movie. You root for these two characters to be friends and not lovers.

I did not like Padman ....