We wanted to tell a story that feels lived, not performed, says director Vipin Radhakrishnan
Chennai: Director Vipin Radhakrishnan, who previously directed the Geetha Kailasam‑starrer Angammal, explains that he aimed to create a film that felt authentic rather than staged.
Vipin says, “We wanted to make a film that feels lived, not performed, born from the soil, the voices, and the resilience of real people. Geetha Kailasam approached ‘Angammal’ with extraordinary conviction. She lived in the village, embraced its rhythms, and internalized every gesture of its women. Her performance is the soul of this film, both delicate and fiercely dignified."
The director also gives credit to other actors for their standout work. “Saran Sakthi stands as a strong pillar of the narrative. Having admired his work in Vada Chennai, we knew he carried the emotional agility the role demanded, and he delivered with remarkable intensity. A special mention for Bharani, who has delivered an impeccable performance. His character has pivotal prominence in this movie,” he adds.
For those unfamiliar, Angammal—released on December 5—centers on a mother whose traditional dress, once revered in her village, becomes a source of embarrassment for her son as he anxiously prepares for his future in-laws’ arrival. What starts as a small incident unfolds into a profound exploration of identity, dignity, womanhood, and the emotional negotiations that shape a family.
Vipin, who crafted this hard‑hitting tale that his team believes will resonate deeply, elaborates that his ensemble tackled every scene with sincerity, enduring long nights and unpredictable village weather without hesitation.
He highlights the choice of sync‑sound as a bold move, noting that capturing every breath live demanded absolute discipline from both actors and crew. “Our camera and sound teams met that challenge with deep artistic sensitivity. The music, the visuals, every department collaborated with one shared purpose: truth. And our producers backed that vision wholeheartedly, believing in a film that may appear simple but speaks profoundly about tradition, identity, and pride. Without their support, Angammal would not exist in this form,” he remarks.
The film is presented by Stone Bench Films in association with Njoy Films & Firo Movie Station.
Angammal is written for the screen and directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan, adapted from a story by Perumal Murugan, with cinematography by Anjoy Samuel and music & original background score by Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor. It was produced by Kaarthekeyen S, Firoz Rahim, and Anjoy Samuel, and co‑produced by Shamsudeen Khalid and Anu Abraham.
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