*“We wanted to tell a story that feels lived, not performed.” – Director Vipin Radhakris hnan*
Stone Bench Films presents Angammal, in association with Njoy Films & Firo Movie Station, releasing this Friday (December 25, 2025). Director Vipin Radhakrishnan brings an honest, rural story to the big screen. Angammal follows a mother whose traditional attire, respected in her village, becomes a point of shame for her son as he anxiously prepares for his in-laws’ visit. What seems small evolves into a deep examination of identity, dignity, womanhood, and the emotional negotiations within a family. Creating a hard-hitting tale that will touch the hearts, director Vipin shares his experience on creating this project.
Director Vipin Radhakrishnan says, “We wanted to make a film that feels lived, not performed, born from the soil, the voices, and the resilience of real people. Geetha Kailasam approached Angammal with extraordinary conviction. She lived in the village, embraced its rhythms, and internalized every gesture of its women. Her performance is the soul of this film, both delicate and fiercely dignified. Saran Sakthi stands as a strong pillar of the narrative. Having admired his work in Vada Chennai, we knew he carried the emotional agility the role demanded, and he delivered with remarkable intensity. A special mention for Bharani, who has delivered an impeccable performance. His character has pivotal prominence in this movie..
Our ensemble stepped into every moment with sincerity, enduring long nights and unpredictable village weather without hesitation.
Choosing sync-sound was a bold decision, capturing every breath live required absolute discipline from actors and crew. Our camera and sound teams met that challenge with deep artistic sensitivity.
The music, the visuals, every department collaborated with one shared purpose: truth. And our producers backed that vision wholeheartedly, believing in a film that may appear simple but speaks profoundly about tradition, identity, and pride. Without their support, Angammal would not exist in this form.”
Frontlined by powerful performances from Geetha Kailasam, Saran Sakthi, & Nadodigal fame Bharani, Angammal features a compelling ensemble including Nadodigal fame Bharani, Mulyarasi, Thendrel Raghunathan, and Vinodhananth.
The film is written for the screen and directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan, adapted from a story by Perumal Murugan, with cinematography by Anjoy Samuel and music & original background score by Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor. It is produced by Kaarthekeyen S, Firoz Rahim, and Anjoy Samuel, and co-produced by Shamsudeen Khalid and Anu Abraham.
