Ullozhukku (transl. Undercurrent) is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Christo Tomy.[1] The film stars Urvashi and Parvathy Thiruvothu, with Arjun Radhakrishnan, Alencier Ley Lopez, and Jaya Kurup appearing in supporting roles.[2][3]
| Ullozhukku | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Christo Tomy |
| Written by | Christo Tomy |
| Produced by | Ronnie Screwvala Honey Trehan Abhishek Chaubey |
| Starring | Urvashi Parvathy Thiruvothu Arjun Radhakrishnan |
| Cinematography | Shehnad Jalal |
| Edited by | Kiran Das |
| Music by | Sushin Shyam |
Production companies | RSVP Movies MacGuffin Pictures |
| Distributed by | Central Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film's screenplay won the Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Contest in 2018. The film was released on 21 June 2024 and garnered widespread positive reviews from critics, especially for the acting of Urvashi and Parvathy.[4]
Plot
editThis article needs an improved plot summary. (June 2024) |
The film is set in a flooded region in Kerala where a woman and her daughter-in-law attempt to bury a loved one. However, due to heavy floods, the burial is postponed. This delay brings long-buried secrets and lies to the surface, threatening the family's unity.
Cast
edit- Urvashi as Leelamma
- Parvathy Thiruvothu as Anju
- Arjun Radhakrishnan as Rajeev
- Jaya Kurup as Rosamma ,Sister aunty
- Prashanth Murali as Thomaskutty
- Shebin Benson as Rajeev's friend
- Alencier Ley Lopez as Joseph
Release
editTheatrical
editUllozhukku released in theatres on 21 June 2024 to overwhelming positive responses garnering praises for the direction and acting performances of Urvashi and Parvathy. The film had a good word of mouth and turned out to be a commercial success at box office.[5]
Marketing
editPrior to release, Urvashi promoted the film on the Mohanlal hosting TV show Bigg Boss (season 6). She entered the Bigg Boss House on Day 88, met the contestants and shared the details about the film.[6]
Reception
editDivya Nair of Rediff.com rated 4/5 stars and observed "What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters."[7]
References
edit- ^ "എല്ലാ കുടുംബത്തിലും ഒരോ രഹസ്യമുണ്ട്; നിഗൂഢത ഒളിപ്പിച്ച് 'ഉള്ളൊഴുക്ക്' ടീസര്". Mathrubhumi. 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Ullozhukku teaser: Urvashi, Parvathy gear up for a performance showdown in Curry and Cyanide director's next film". The Indian Express. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Urvashi, Parvathy Thiruvothu come together in Christo Tomy's Ullozhukku". News Mintue. 2 June 2024.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. "'Grabbed first prize beating Laapataa Ladies'; Christo Tomy's 'Ullozhukku' that awed Aamir Khan". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Urvashi, Parvathy Thiruvothu come together in Christo Tomy's Ullozhukku". News Mintue. 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Malayalam 6 Preview: Urvashi Enters The BB House, Jokes 'This Place Is Good To Learn Discipline'". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ "Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!". Rediff. 24 June 2024.
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