Ullozhukku, starring Parvathy Thiruvothu and Urvashi in the lead roles, hit screens on June 21 to extremely positive reviews. Earlier, the makers had arranged a preview for industry insiders and the response there was unanimously positive. Actors like Kani Kusruti, Nikhila Vimal, Shruti Ramachandran, Prayaga Martin, Divyaprabha, and Darshana Rajendran showered appreciation on the film and the performances of the two leads. We had also reported recently regarding actor Tovino Thomas's glowing review of the film.
Meanwhile, adding to the stream of positive responses, actor Manju Warrier took to her social media to heap praise on the film. Sharing a poster of Ullozhukku on her Instagram stories, she wrote, "This 'undercurrent' of emotions will stay with me for long! Thank you for making this film @christotomy @rsvpfilms (sic)"
A drama about lies and deceits in a family
Ullozhukku, according to its makers, is a drama about lies and deceits in a family and how it affects relationships. It tells the story of a family forced to wait for the floodwaters to subside to bury their loved one, but as they wait, many secrets and lies surface, questioning the very foundation of the family. Urvashi also plays a prominent role in the film, which has Sushin Shyam as the composer.
Backed by prestigious production banners
The film has been directed by Christo Tomy, known for his work on Netflix's true-crime documentary Curry & Cyanide: The Jolly Joseph Case. Ullozhukku is produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Honey Trehan, and Abhishek Chaubey under the banners of RSVP & MacGuffin Pictures. Sanjeev Kumar Nair of Reverie Entertainment is the co-producer. The film's technical team comprises Cinematographer Shehnad Jalal and Editor Kiran Das, and Sushin Shyam composing the music and original score.