Oonkaram(2022)
Set against the backdrops of Madurai city,the story revolves around a girl ,who pursues a graduation course at a private college,where she undergoes sexual harassment.Her attempts to raise her voice against these evil miscreant go eclipsed due to the strong influence of money and the domination of the ruling class During this juncture , She meets a social activist named puli and shares pathos. The crux of the film is all about the attempts of the character’ puli ‘ who want to seek justice for the sake of this innocent girl and bring the evildoers before the law
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 December 2022
- Director
- AR Kendiren Muniyasami
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A young woman in Madurai faces sexual harassment at her private college. When money and power silence her attempts to speak out, she meets a social activist named Puli. The story follows Puli's fight to get justice for her and bring the perpetrators to court.
“A girl's fight for justice finds a fearless ally.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director AR Kendiren Muniyasami is also a practicing lawyer, which informed the legal aspects of the story.
- The movie was shot extensively in real locations around Madurai to capture the city's authentic atmosphere.
- Actor 'Thalaivasal' Vijay, who plays a key role, is better known as a prominent dubbing artist for stars like Rajinikanth.
- The title 'Oonkaram' refers to the sacred 'Om' symbol, symbolizing the protagonist's fight for righteousness.
- This was one of the few Tamil films in 2022 to directly address campus sexual harassment and systemic corruption.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on reaching audiences through digital platforms afterwards.
- Director Muniyasami stated the story was inspired by real-life incidents of injustice reported in Tamil Nadu.