Ponman vs Woman in Witness Protection
Ponman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.4/10 for Woman in Witness Protection). Ponman is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 11m. Woman in Witness Protection is the older of the two (1997 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Ponman | Woman in Witness Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1997 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Jyothish Shankar | Jūzō Itami |
| Main cast | Rajesh Sharma, Lijomol Jose, Reju Sivadas, Jaya Kurup, Midhun Venugopal | Nobuko Miyamoto, Taro Yamamoto, Masahiko Nishimura, Tetsu Watanabe, Akira Nagoya |
Synopsis
Ponman
Ajesh,a jewellery agent lends 25 sovereigns of gold to Bruno for his sister Steffi's wedding, only to recover just half. When he demands the rest, he’s drawn into a tense comeback battle with Steffi's husband Mariano, an infamous prawn farmer in coastal Kollam.
Woman in Witness Protection
Vain, middle-aged actress Biwako is placed in witness protection while authorities investigate the brutal murder she witnessed. Under the watch of two dedicated cops, Biwako struggles to maintain her career, her public image, and her personal life as she prepares for her new role on the witness stand.
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