If there's any role Urvashi cannot master, it's hard to imagine. From a grieving mother to any challenging character, she truly excels, a fact she reaffirms in her latest release, 'Ullozhukku.' Directed by Christo Tomy and co-starring Parvathy Thiruvothu, 'Ullozhukku' talks about the complex relationship between a daughter-in-law and her mother-in-law.
However, it goes beyond the typical 'saas-bahu' dynamic. Urvashi, as the mother-in-law Leelamma, and Parvathy, as the daughter-in-law Anju, share a home but each yearns for what they believe would be their ideal lives. In their own ways, both are prisoners of circumstance: one accustomed to a life that outwardly seems 'good,' while the other suffers through a loveless marriage, feeling her life deteriorate day by day.
A sudden death completely changes their lives, and the movie explores how these two women navigate through these new circumstances. The movie is beautifully situated against the picturesque backdrop of Kuttanad's backwaters, yet a sombre atmosphere prevails with relentless rains that often flood their house. The rain, almost a character itself, symbolizes the persistent sorrow overshadowing their lives.
Urvashi's performance as Leelamma is extraordinary; she delicately captures the nuances of a woman whose sole joy is her family, shattered by unexpected events. Her performance is both wonderful and heartbreaking to witness. Leelamma is a caring mother and the matriarch of the household.
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