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Village Fights Decades for Identity on Border
2 Feb
Summary
- Film 'Address' highlights a village's struggle for state identity.
- The village remained unassigned to any state since 1956.
- Filming was logistically challenging due to remote locations.
Director Rajamohan's film 'Address' delves into a forgotten episode from India's post-Independence era, focusing on a village situated on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border. This village remained without an assigned state until 2016, despite state boundaries being linguistically defined in 1956. The narrative weaves together factual events with fictional elements, offering a compelling portrayal of their prolonged struggle.
Atharvaa makes an extended cameo as Kaali, a revolutionary figure, while Pooja Jhaveri stars as the female lead. Thambi Ramiah's role is crucial in connecting different timelines within the film. The production itself presented considerable logistical challenges, with the crew facing difficulties reaching remote filming locations like Vellagavi village near Kodaikanal, requiring the setup of temporary shelters.
