Ondimuniyum Nallapaadanum’: The Story of a land caught in a power struggle, releasing in theatres

 Ondimuniyum Nallapaadanum’: The Story of a land caught in a power struggle, releasing in theatres on November 28*

*'Ondimuniyum Nallapaadanum' produced by K. Karuppusamy of Thirumalai Production and directed by Sugavanam presents a poignant portrayal of the Kongu region and its people*

Despite numerous films set against the backdrop of the Kongu region, an integral cultural and geographical part of Tamil Nadu, ‘Ondimuniyum Nallapaadanum’ emerges as a cinematic attempt to authentically depict the unexplored lives and landscapes of this region.

Produced by K. Karuppusamy under the banner Thirumalai Production and directed by Sugavanam, the film that offers a raw and unfiltered lens into the soil, spirit, and struggles of the Kongu land will release in theatres on November 28.

The film portrays the people and soil of the Kongu region in a pure, unadulterated manner. It delves into the customs, minor deity worship traditions, beliefs, and the current state of the land in the lives of the Kongu region’s people. Writers and cinema personalities who have watched the film so far have praised it, saying it truly brings out the feeling of living in a village.

With fresh ideas, new actors, a debut director, and a new producer coming together, 'Ondimuniyum Nallapaadanum' is built on an excellent storyline that reflects contemporary reality.  It intricately captures themes such as power struggles, exploitation of labour, and battles for land rights.

The film stars ‘Parotta’ Murugesan as Nallapaadan, alongside Karthikeyan, Murugan, Vijayan, Senapathi, Chithra, Koushika, and Tamiliniyan Vikatan in key roles. Cinematography is handled by Vimal, while music is composed by ‘Moodar Koodam’ Natarajan Sankaran (NTR). Art direction is by J.K. Antony, stunt choreography by Mass Mohan, and editing by Sathish Kurosawa. The film is co-produced by Amaravathy. 

Speaking about the project, director Sukavanam shared: "In the Kongu dialect, ‘Nallapaadan’ is a term used to describe a hardworking labourer, someone who toils deeply in the soil. This film tells the story of landless labourers—people who worship a folk deity called Ondimuni as their family god. The film delves into their spiritual beliefs, the exploitation they endure under oppressive systems, their way of life, and the struggles of Nallapaadan. It aims to transport viewers into the heart of a rural village. This is art for the people—and I believe it will resonate deeply with them.”

With its authentic storytelling and culturally rich narrative, ‘Ondimuniyum Nallapaadanum’ bankrolled by K. Karuppusamy of Thirumalai Production and directed by Sugavanam is slated for theatrical release on November 28.

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