Light in the Room (Ottamuri Velicham)
Set against the backdrop of a beautiful hilltop village surrounded by dense forest and a decaying tea plantation is the story of Sudha, an under privileged woman who reaches this village after her marriage with Chandran. They stay along with Chandran’s brother and aging mother in a confined single room house with a make shift separation to create space for the couple. The room has a strange light without a switch which changes its colors often. While Chandran calls the light his invention of a lifetime, it deprives Sudha of her privacy and begins to haunt her. Adding to her woes, Chandran engages in acts to physically exert his dominance over Sudha. Amidst deep trauma, Sudha realizes that she doesn’t have any support and decides to fight for her survival and seeks revenge against Chandran. Will Sudha succeed in her fight for freedom forms the crux of this emotional thriller.
Director
Rahul Riji Nair ventured into Independent Film Making through Documentaries, Short Films and Music Videos. His works have won several accolades in international filmmaking competitions and film festivals across the country. Rahul founded the production company First Print Studios in 2011 and is currently serving the company as its CEO. Ottamuri Velicham (Light in the Room) is his first feature film as Writer-Director. Rahul’s critically acclaimed documentary, “The Human Boundaries” was widely screened across India, Europe and USA.
Festival/Awards
Kerala State Film Awards 2017 (Best Feature Film, Best Supporting Actress, Best Editor, Special Jury Award (Actress)); New York Indian Film Festival, 2018; Film Bazaar Recommends List, 2017; Market Recommended Section, Dubai Film Market 2017