Adheesh Damodaran

Adheesh Damodaran’s got a knack for storytelling that’s pretty hard to ignore. You look at his filmography—The Secret of Women (upcoming in 2025), Vellam (2021), and Udumbanchola Vision—and there’s this thread running through it all: honest-to-goodness, real human stories. Vellam, for instance, was a raw, unfiltered look at addiction and the messiness of trying to get your life together when everyone’s counting you out. It wasn’t one of those films that sugarcoats things or throws in a happy ending just for the heck of it. You felt every bit of the struggle, the hope, and the heartbreak. People still talk about that performance, by the way; it hit different. Now, with The Secret of Women, there’s a lot of buzz since people are curious about what Damodaran will bring to the table this time. He’s not the type to shy away from tough subjects, so expectations are sky-high. Folks are guessing it’ll be another deep dive into relationships and the stuff nobody wants to talk about, but everyone feels. Udumbanchola Vision, on the other hand, showed off his versatility—totally different vibe, more experimental, almost like he wanted to shake things up a bit. Adheesh Damodaran isn’t just another name in the credits. He’s one of those filmmakers who actually cares about the stories he tells and the people in them. Every project feels personal, like he’s got something to say and he’s not afraid to say it—even if it makes you uncomfortable. That’s rare, honestly.