gayu baktha

I recently watched the Tamil movie PT Sir, released in 2024, and I honestly don’t know how I missed it until now. I wasn’t in India at the time, but it’s surprising—and a bit disappointing—that this film didn’t get the attention it truly deserves. Whether it was the marketing or something else, it just wasn’t talked about the way it should have been. As a woman, what stood out to me most was how thoughtfully the film handled the topic of harassment. The story was powerful, yet it never resorted to showing explicit sexual violence or scenes that make women uncomfortable—something that even some of the biggest, well-meaning films about women’s issues often end up doing. Watching PT Sir, I didn’t feel awkward or retraumatized. Instead, I laughed, I felt strong, and while I didn’t cry, I did feel deeply empowered. I’m not someone who usually writes reviews or looks up film analyses, but PT Sir moved me enough to share my thoughts. The entire team have delivered something truly meaningful. The film captures the societal lens on women’s harassment in a way that is both sensitive and impactful, while also showing how hard it is for a woman to reclaim her “normal” life after trauma. We need to talk more about films like this—ones that actually make sense, treat their subjects with care, and empower the viewer. Hats off to the team behind PT Sir—an incredible and important film.

Just go and watch! It's worth your penny..