
Udanpaal(2022)
Tamil113 mins
Udanpaal (2022) is a 113-minute Tamil film directed by Karthik Seenivasan. Starring Nakkalites Dhanam, Baby S. Manyashree and Master Dharshith Santhosh. With an audience rating of 6.0/10, Udanpaal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Director:Karthik Seenivasan
Mood:
emotionalfunnydark
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 December 2022
- Director
- Karthik Seenivasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A brother and sister struggling with money refuse to let their father sell their home. After their father dies in an accident, the family becomes focused on getting government compensation money. Their situation then turns into a mix of funny and tragic events.
“A family's tragedy turns into a greedy, comedic mess.”
Film Details
6.0Rating
113Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 December 2022
Also Known AsUdanpal
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnydark
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Nakkalites DhanamActor
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Baby S. ManyashreeActor
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Master Dharshith SanthoshActor
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KPY DheenaActor
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MayilsamyActor
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AbarnathiActor
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K
Karthik SeenivasanDirector
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#9M
Madhan ChristopherCrew
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Gayathrie ShankarActor
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Vivek PrasannaActor
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S
Sakthi BalajiMusic
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Trivia
- The film was shot in just 16 days, a very tight schedule for a feature film.
- Director Karthik Seenivasan also wrote the story, which was inspired by real-life news reports about compensation scams.
- The actor playing the father, Vinayakam, is a well-known theatre artist in Tamil Nadu making a rare film appearance.
- Much of the film was shot in a single, old house to keep the production budget very low.
- The movie's title 'Udanpaal' refers to a traditional Tamil sweet, symbolizing a fleeting moment of happiness.
- It premiered directly on a streaming platform, bypassing a traditional theatrical release in cinemas.
- The dark comedy tone was a deliberate shift from the director's previous, more serious short films.