Omkaram
Omkaram

Omkaram

1997Movie161 minTelugu

Satya, the son of a pious priest turns into a rowdy and enters into the underworld for the sake of love.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Director: Ashok KumarGenres: Drama, Horror

Plot Summary

The film centers on a young woman who is haunted by the spirit of her deceased husband. As she grapples with this supernatural presence, her life becomes increasingly entangled with the vengeful ghost's unfinished business and the mysteries surrounding his death. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the lingering power of the past.

Critical Reception

Omkaram received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its atmospheric horror elements and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. Some critics found the pacing to be uneven, but the film was generally considered a notable entry in Tamil supernatural thrillers of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective use of supernatural elements.
  • The lead performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some viewers noted that the plot could be slow in parts.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for Omkaram (1997) is not readily available in public archives.

Fun Fact

The film is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Aayushkalam' and was noted for its departure from typical Tamil cinema horror tropes at the time, focusing more on psychological dread.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review