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Tessa, a young nurse, is betrayed by her lover, Cyril, and sexually assaulted by his employer. After she is released from prison, she sets out to take revenge on her tormentors.
Tessa, a young woman from Kottayam, moves to Bangalore seeking a better life and ends up falling for a charming man. However, her life takes a dark turn when she is betrayed and exploited. Vowing revenge, Tessa embarks on a calculated and dangerous mission to make those who wronged her pay.
22 Female Kottayam was critically acclaimed for its bold storytelling, powerful performances, and unconventional narrative. It was praised for tackling mature themes and for its strong female protagonist, becoming a significant film in contemporary Malayalam cinema.
Praised for its realistic portrayal of a woman's empowerment through revenge.
Rima Kallingal's performance as Tessa was widely lauded as a career-defining role.
The film's gritty and dark narrative was appreciated for its bold approach.
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Rima Kallingal won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her role.
The film's direct and unapologetic portrayal of sexual violence and revenge was considered groundbreaking for Malayalam cinema at the time.
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Directed by Aashiq Abu of the Salt n Pepper fame, 22 Female Kottayam is an extremely brave attempt at showcasing the life of a woman from a female centric perspective. Like his previous attempt, 22 Female Kottayam is a chip above the rest. ...
Directed by Aashiq Abu of the Salt n Pepper fame, 22 Female Kottayam is an extremely brave attempt at showcasing the life of a woman from a female centric perspective. Like his previous attempt, 22 Female Kottayam is a chip above the rest. ...