Directed by Rahul Bose, Poorna features Aditi Inamdar, Rahul Bose, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Gyanendra Tripathi and Heeba Shah. Poorna is based on true event which shows the story about a tribal girl who dared to do something way too extraordinary and climbed the majestic Mt. Everest. In the flatlands of a newly developed state, Telangana lives a family who is deprived of the basic amenities of life. Poorna Malavath (Aditi Inamdar), a 13-year-old tribal girl is born to a poor farmer family and she is destined to get married soon. The movie starts with a brief picturization of her life and the way she gels with her sister Priya (S. Mariya). Bollywood has lately got inspired from a lot of inspirational leaders and record-makers. The female-centric portrayal and triumph-against-odds nature is so clearly shown in the movie, how Poorna Malawath rose from a dusty Telangana village to conquering the highest peak in the world. The scared-yet-strong-willed Poorna will delight you all the time, and you might just get inspired yourself to climb the iconic Everest! There are a lot of scenes which will make you laugh, cry and show anger, yes Rahul Bose will take you on an emotional tour for sure. All in all, Poorna is a large-hearted film telling; the tale of courage than just another routine underdog film. Of course, there are a few gripes, but they’ll not offset the overall impact. It is a must watch!

The recipe for an underdog movie is simple: An improbable hero, depressing surroundings, a crushing defeat – usually by interval – and a fighting victory against all odds. Poorna’s strength is in its ability to weave a strong narrative within this limit. Its tragedy is that the story never soars beyond the cage of this formula. Sounds like the formula of every inspirational movie you’ve seen? Pretty much, playing out over a length of more than two hours. The first half of the film is terrific. Subhransu’s cinematography is gorgeous as the viewer is taken from the remote tribal village to the dilapidated government schools with starkness and little brush-up, but the Hindi songs break both the rhythm of the movie and the mood of its setting. The support cast is good but hardly has any screen time. Poorna is well intentioned and but in its hunt for ticket revenues and be palatable for a Hindi-speaking city audience, it sabotages what could have been a great film. Watch it strictly for the newbies.

Everyone loves the story of an unfortunate and ill-equipped underdog who conquers their fears, realizes their true potential and goes on to overcome a towering challenge. 'Poorna' embodies this narrative in a very literal sense. In the absence of the element of surprise (the outcome is clearly advertised in the film’s poster and trailer), the challenge is no less monumental for writers Prashant Pandey and Shreya Dev Verma. Bose is as comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it, allowing for an ebb and flow to the narrative that keeps you totally engrossed during its taut runtime. As an additional component, the tracks by Salim – Sulaiman are refreshing and catchy while complimenting the story. However, the odd choice to use Telugu interspersed with Hindi and English dialogues in the absence of subtitles is a minor grouch; one that doesn’t detract from the film’s overall impact, but could have probably lent to a far more realistic and seamless viewing experience. Returning to a directorial capacity after 16 years, Rahul Bose recognizes the beauty in simplicity and uses it to the film's advantage. Grounded performances combined with stirring music elevate this relatively straightforward tale, making it essential viewing not only for the young Indian woman, but for anyone looking to scale great heights against all odds.