Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Simply South
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2023
- Director
- Jayaprakash Veerapan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Based on Oru Kottukku Veliye, a popular novel by Tamil writer Su. Samuthiram
“A family's secrets unravel in a small village.”
Film Details
5.4Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date22 September 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is based on a 1970s novel by Su. Samuthiram, which was first adapted into a play before becoming this movie.
- Director Jayaprakash Veerapan is a former assistant to director Ameer, making this his solo directorial debut.
- The story is set in the 1970s, requiring detailed work on costumes and sets to recreate that period accurately.
- Actor Kaali Venkat plays a key role, marking a shift from his usual comedic parts to a more serious character.
- The title 'Ulagammai' translates to 'Mother of the World', reflecting the story's focus on a central female figure.
- The novel it's based on was controversial in its time for its bold social themes, which the film also explores.
- Principal photography took place in and around Chennai, with specific locations chosen to match the novel's rural settings.