Pad Man (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, Pad Man is a comedy and drama film directed by R. Balki, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Concerned about his wife Gayatri's menstrual hygiene, Lakshmikant Chauhan urges her to ditch the cloth and opt for sanitary napkins. Gayatri is reluctant to go for disposable pads as they are expensive. Lakshmi obsessing over a 'ladies problem' makes her cringe but he insists on bringing upon a change by addressing the taboo topic. Subjected to hostility for ruffling the religious and age-old beliefs of people around, can the man brave the resistance and get his point across?
Who’s in it. Pad Man stars Akshay Kumar as Lakshmikant Chauhan, Radhika Apte as Gayatri Chauhan, Sonam Kapoor as Pari Walia and Biju Menon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Pad Man has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pad Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pad Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pad Man (2018)?
- In US, Pad Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pad Man worth watching?
- Pad Man holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pad Man?
- Pad Man stars Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte, Sonam Kapoor, Biju Menon and Sudhir Pandey.
- When was Pad Man released?
- Pad Man was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.