Angammal: 5 compelling reasons why you should watch Geetha Kailasam’s film in theatres

Angammal, directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan and starring Geetha Kailasam, is set to release in theaters on December 5.

Angammal

Angammal is an upcoming Tamil film which is scheduled to hit theatres on December 5. The film stars Geetha Kailasam in the lead role, and directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan. Adapted from Perumal Murugan’s short story Kodithuni, Angammal had won acclaim at international film festivals, and is now set to hit theatres in India. If that reason is not enough, we give you five more on why it is a compelling big screen watch.

Angammal: 5 reasons why you should watch it in theatres

Geetha Kailasam at her best in her debut lead role:

Angammal marks the first acting role for Geetha Kailasam as a lead. Even as she has won praises for her roles as onscreen mother in films like Amaran, Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, and Lubber Pandhu, Geetha Kailasam takes up playing the titular character in Angammal. Having to play a woman contrasting to her personality, Geetha Kailasam plays a strong-headed, free-spirited, and loving woman, making it one of the must watch reasons to catch the film.

A tale on identity and liberation:

Angammal is a story of a woman who seeks out for herself, and in turn becomes a tale of self-identity and liberation. Despite her family convincing to wear a blouse, so as to look presentable in front of the city folks, Angammal is firm on being the woman that she is. The film explores the themes of identity, freedom and self-expression in a nuanced yet powerful manner, which can leave an impression in each one of us.

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A calming yet profound slice-of-life drama:

Angammal is essentially a slice-of-life drama, which is adapted from Perumal Murugan’s short story Kodithuni. Though the makers of Angammal have changed the tone of the story, and made it a little lighter, and simplistic, Angammal leaves you with a profound thought on never giving up on yourself. The film, which is spruced with some emotions, comedy, and drama, is a light watch which can talk to you from its heart.

A rare case of a middle-aged woman’s story:

It is rare we get to see stories of a woman, and more so about middle-aged women. In that way, Angammal is a rare specimen which has a woman in her 50s at its centre. Geetha Kailasam, takes up the role of Angammal, and plays a free-spirited woman who has her own little romance bloom by the side, her clique of women she gossips around with, and a doting granddaughter who is the only one to understand her.

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A heartwarming tale that gives some food for thought:

Angammal does not address its issues on the face, instead it gives some food for thought as you watch it. It is about the choices and freedom that women are entitled too, how the society and sometimes even her family might not give it to her. Without being too preachy or heavy, the film still leaves room for thinking, and in turn becomes a delightful watch which warrants a theatrical viewing.

Angammal FAQs

Q. Where can I watch Angammal?

A. Angammal can be watched in theatres from December 5.

Q. Who is Geetha Kailasam?

A. Geetha Kailasam is an Indian actor, writer and producer, who predominantly works in Tamil films.

Q. Is Angammal a good movie?

A. Yes, Angammal won awards at international film festivals and opened to good reviews.

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