Petromax is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film written and directed by Vijaya Prasad.

The story of the film revolves around the lives of four orphans and how they find love in an older woman.

[8] Sunayana Suresh reviewing for The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 and praised the performances of Sathish Ninasam, Hariprriya, Karunya Ram, Arun and Nagabhushana along with other supporting cast.

Concluding, Suresh said, "the filmmaker definitely needs to be lauded for pushing the envelope in his space by choosing to speak about some relevant topics in his trademark style.

"[9] A Sharadhaa reviewing for The New Indian Express rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote, "Petromax, highlighting light and life, is an honest and bold attempt by the director that ends with a hint of a sequel.