Ullam Ketkumae(2005)
'Ullam Ketkumae' is a 2005 Tamil-language musical coming-of-age film directed by Jeeva, with dialogues by Sujatha. The film stars Shaam, Arya, Laila, Asin, and Pooja as five college friends. The story revolves around their reunion years after graduation, triggered by a wedding. Flashbacks reveal their college romances, unspoken feelings, and the choices that separated them. The film is notable for being one of the first Tamil films in the reunion genre. It received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, launching the careers of Arya and Asin. The soundtrack by Harris Jayaraj became a chartbuster. The film was released on 3 June 2005 after several delays.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 3 June 2005
- Director
- Jeeva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Five college friends reunite for a wedding years after graduation. As old memories surface, hidden loves and broken hearts are revealed. Shyam must choose between the girl he once desired and the friend who always loved him in silence.
“The heart wants what it always knew.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ullam Ketkumae
Cast reunions in this film: Arya & Pooja (4 films together), Srinath & Jeeva (3 films together), Srinath & Harris Jayaraj (3 films together), Jeeva & Harris Jayaraj (3 films together), Srinath & Shaam (2 films together), and Arya & Harris Jayaraj (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in real college campuses across Chennai, including Loyola College and Stella Maris College.
- Director Jeeva also served as the film's cinematographer, giving it a distinct visual style.
- The movie's title is taken from a popular 1985 Tamil film of the same name, but the stories are unrelated.
- Actress Laila, who played Pooja, was reportedly initially hesitant to accept the role.
- The song 'Kangal Irandal' became a major hit and is still remembered for its melody and picturization.
- This was one of the early films for actor Arya, who played Shyam, helping establish his career.
- The film faced delays in release, partly due to the extensive post-production work on its visuals.