Ullasam (2022 film) explained

Ullasam
Director:Jeevan Jojo
Producer:Joe Kaithamattom
Christi Kaithamattom
Starring:Shane Nigam
Pavithra Lakshmi
Aju Varghese
Music:Gopi Sundar
Shaan Rahman
Cinematography:Swaroop Philip
Editing:Johnkutty
Studio:Kaithamattom Brothers
Distributor:Kalasangham Films
Country:India
Language:Malayalam

Ullasam is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Jeevan Jojo (in his directorial debut) and produced by Joe Kaithamattom and Christi Kaithamattom under the banner Kaithamattom Brothers. It stars Shane Nigam and Pavithra Lakshmi in lead roles.[1] [2] [3]

Premise

Two strangers from diverse backgrounds meet on their return from Ooty to Kerala and are left with the only choice of traveling together. The journey advances through different circumstances and coming across new people. The story takes a turn as they realize that it is nothing but a journey of self-exploration.

Cast

Production

On 26 March 2019, Sify reported that Shane Nigam had commenced filming of an untitled film with director Jeevan Jojo alongside debutant Pavithra Lakshmi paired opposite him. Filming was underway at Ootty with Munnar, Palakkad and Ernakulam as other locations. It was said to be a romantic comedy film and Aju Varghese, Deepak Parambol and Basil Joseph were also added to the cast.[4] The entire filming was completed in 53 days.[5] The title Ullasam was announced on 21 July 2019 with an image showing the lead character Shane skateboarding.[6] Mohanlal released the film's first-look poster through social medias on 7 February 2020.[7] In an interview with The New Indian Express director Jeevan Jojo described Shane's character in the film as a “carefree, fun-loving youngster.”[8]

The film is written by Praveen Balakrishnan and its soundtrack is composed by Shaan Rahman and Gopi Sundar.[9] [10] Ullasam was released theatrically on 1 July 2022[11] by Kalasangham Films.

Reception

Critical reception

The Times of India rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "A pleasant, light-hearted caper".[12]

Box office

The film only received nearly 85 lakhs from theatres. The film was a Box-office failure.[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: Shane Nigam's brand new look from Ullasam!. https://web.archive.org/web/20220529095429/https://www.sify.com/movies/shane-nigam%E2%80%99s-brand-new-look-from-ullasam-news-malayalam-thwlCTgbdbdef.html. dead. 29 May 2022. 29 May 2022. Sify. 22 July 2019.
  2. News: Praveen . S. r . 2022-07-01 . 'Ullasam' movie review: Shane Nigam, Pavithra Lakshmi star in dull, meandering rom-com . en-IN . The Hindu . 2022-09-27 . 0971-751X.
  3. Web site: Ullasam Movie Review & Rating: ചന്ദ്രോത്സവത്തിന് ചാർളിയിൽ പിറന്ന ചിത്രം; 'ഉല്ലാസം' റിവ്യൂ . 2022-09-27 . Indian Express Malayalam . ml.
  4. News: Pavithra Lakshmi to debut as Shane Nigam's heroine. https://web.archive.org/web/20190327085306/http://www.sify.com/movies/pavithra-lakshmi-to-debut-as-shane-nigam%E2%80%99s-heroine-news-malayalam-td0qPQhjddbch.html. dead. 27 March 2019. 29 May 2022. Sify. 26 March 2019.
  5. News: Shane Nigam is at his most playful in Ullasam. 29 May 2022. The Times of India. 10 February 2020.
  6. News: Shane Nigam-Jeevan Jojo film titled Ullasam. 29 May 2022. Cinema Express. 21 July 2019.
  7. News: Shane Nigam looks charming in the first look poster of 'Ullasam'. 29 May 2022. The Times of India. 7 February 2020.
  8. News: Shane Nigam is an unmatchable performer: Director Jeevan Jojo. 29 May 2022. The New Indian Express. 11 February 2020.
  9. News: 10 May 2022 . Shane Nigam - Pavithra Lakshmi starrer 'Ullasam' gets a clean U certificate . . 29 May 2022.
  10. News: 26 May 2020 . Ullasam poster is full of happy vibes . . 29 May 2022.
  11. News: 5 June 2022 . Pavithra Lakshmi's Malayalam debut film 'Ullasam' trailer is here! . . 11 June 2022.
  12. Web site: Ullasam Movie Review: A pleasant, light-hearted caper . .
  13. News: 'Ullasam' Box Office Collection: Shane Nigam starrer earns Rs 85 lakhs in five days - Times of India . 2022-09-27 . The Times of India . en.