Director Britto JB, who is best known for directing several advertisements, is now gearing up for the release of his debut feature film. Titled Niram Marum Ulagil, the emotional drama stars veteran actor Bharathiraja, along with Natty, Sandy, and Rio Raj.
Speaking to CE about the film, Britto says, “The story revolves around two people, a young woman and a wise old man. The latter narrates four tales to the woman so that her perspective on life changes for the better.”
While one story is set in Mumbai and has Natty headlining it, another would take place in Velankanni, Nagapattinam. “Rio Raj is at the centre of this segment, which navigates the lives of fisherfolk in the area. The third one happens in a housing board in Chennai with Sandy as lead and the fourth story has Bharathiraja living in a village near Thiruttani. All of these stories have a small connection with each other,” he adds and notes, “The film is inspired by some true events, incidents that I have heard and also some that I have experienced myself.”
Britto explains that through this film, he hopes to share a message about the various struggles that parents undergo. “Each chapter embodies a meaning within itself. It would be very relatable to the audience. After watching this film, I am sure that youngsters would think about their parents’ lives at least once.”
There are various colours that signify life and its people. Britto, who has incorporated this idea into his title, says, “When the time comes, everyone’s colour changes. Will you blame the situation or keep your identity intact? The decision you make at that crucial moment is what is going to impact the rest of your life.”
The ensemble cast of the film also includes Vadivukkarasi, Suresh Menon, Aadukalam Naren, Mime Gopi, Vigneshkanth, Rishikanth, Kaniha, Namo Narayana, and Kaavya Arivumani, among others.
On the technical team, Niram Marum Ulagil has Dev Prakash as the music director, Mallika Arjun and Manikanda Raja as cinematographers, and Tamil Arasan as the editor. The film is a joint presentation between Signature Productionz and GS Cinema International. Currently in the post-production stages, the makers are planning to announce the release date of Niram Marum Ulagil in the upcoming days.