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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageML
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes2
DirectorAkshay Varma
WritersAkshay Varma
TypeFeature Film
Rating1.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsVelikku Veluppankalam
About Velikku Veluppankalam
A story of an introvert guy who comes from a Brahmin family in Kerala and how he finds courage to tell his parents he is gay a day before his wedding. With his sister married to a guy from another cast, when he reveals about his homosexuality the orthodox father is forced into a situation where he must choose between his kids or society's respect.
Directed by Akshay Varma, Velikku Veluppankalam leans on a strong ensemble — Swetha Vinod — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2020.
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