Nowrunning feels the film is a disaster: “Mad Dad’ is a long winding, theatrical movie that whines on and on about a man who is a bit too much in love. The best that comes out of this two and a half hour long tedious exercise is that it introduces before the audience a remarkably talented actor – Nazriya Nasim.”

Sify says its a test on the nerves of the audience: “Maad Dad is a total waste of time, money or energy and is agonizingly boring. You can go on and on about the film’s flaws but then, can this sham be called a film in the first place? Let the makers decide that first!”

The film which dwells on a group of displaced Dalits in the Western Ghats, has used a realistic portrayal of the struggle of a population and Indian – American film maker Jayan Cherian has voiced his protest against his film being denied a certificate by the board.

Producer Prakash Bare is quite disappointed with the decision of the board as well. Thambi Antony, Padmapriya and Kallen Pokkuden are the key actors in the film.

The actress revealed recently that she was glad to be a part of the film, and maintained that among the songs in the film, ‘Andelonde’ was her favorite. The song has been sung by Remya Nambeesan and has been set to tune by Sharath.

Anumol, who appears in the said song in the film, was all smiles as Padmapriya made the revelation. Anu plays Thankamony, a folk singer in the film, while Padmapriya plays Ammini teacher, both women whom fall prey to the poet’s charms.

Nowrunning sounds absolutely impressed: “As seen through the eyes of the several women whose lives he walked into and out of in no time, the poet’s bohemian life appears as one that had defied all conventions. What is extremely appealing about the film as such are the aforementioned open ends that it leaves around by design that ensures that it ends up being neither prejudiced nor judgmental.”

Rediff affirms that the film has a soul: “Ivan Megharoopan is a creative interpretation of the life story of poet P Kunhiraman Nair. It follows the soul-searching of a renowned poet who knows that he has hurt people who cherished him and that may be the heavy price he has to pay to sustain the flow of poems from his pen. The interplay of humour, irony, pathos, guilt and remorse makes the film interesting.”

Sify says this one is worth your time for sure: “Ivan Megharoopan succeeds in taking the viewer along with the narrative and the intriguing life of the poet has been presented in an attractive style. The film may not be looking at all the aspects of the life of a genius but then, it leaves you with the kind of feeling of delight that very few films provided the viewer during recent times.”

The Association Secretary Sasi Ayyanchira has reportedly clarified that Padmapriya has made it clear that her manager was not paid two lakh rupees, as has been alleged.

Nishad had reportedly alleged that Padmapriya had agreed to act in his film ‘No.66 Madhura Bus’, for a remuneration of eight lakhs, but had later raised it to ten lakhs after her manager had walked into the picture. He also says that he had paid 9.30 lakhs during the shoot, and that the actress had refused to shoot until he paid the entire amount. She had also allegedly refused to be a part of the promotional campaign of the film.

Nishad has reportedly alleged that Padmapriya had agreed to act in his film for a remuneration of eight lakhs, but had later raised it to ten lakhs after her manager had walked into the picture. He also says that he had paid 9.30 lakhs during the shoot, and that the actress had refused to shoot until he paid the entire amount. She had also allegedly refused to be a part of the promotional campaign of the film.

Nishad wonders why these actresses should have managers, when even leading stars like Mammootty, Mohanlal and Prithviraj have no managers. ‘No.66 Madhura Bus’ also stars Pasupathy, Makarand Deshpande, Swetha Menon and Mallika in key roles.