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Ulladakkam is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film directed by Kamal and starring Mohanlal, Amala Akkineni, and Shobana. The film explores family dynamics, love, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships. The story revolves around Balachandran (Mohanlal), a divorced man who lives in Mumbai. He is a successful ad filmmaker who is well known for his work. Despite his professional success, he is still haunted by his past and is estranged from his family, including his father, with whom he has not spoken in years.

One day, Balachandran receives a phone call from his sister Radhika (Shobana) who informs him that their father has had a heart attack and has been admitted to the hospital. It is at this point that Balachandran decides to return to his hometown in Kerala to see his father and try to reconnect with his family.

Upon his return, Balachandran meets his father and sister, and also meets his former wife, Dr. Neelima (Amala Akkineni). Neelima is a successful doctor who runs a clinic in their hometown. The two had parted ways years ago due to Balachandran's obsession with his work and his inability to give her the time and attention she deserved.

Through a series of events, Balachandran starts to rebuild his relationship with his family and reconnects with Neelima. However, things become complicated when Neelima's father, a prominent doctor in the community, disapproves of their relationship due to Balachandran's past and his divorce.

The rest of the story follows Balachandran as he tries to navigate the complexities of his relationships with his family and his former wife, while also dealing with the challenges and obstacles that come his way.

Ulladakkam is a poignant and thought-provoking film that explores the challenges of family relationships and the sacrifices that one has to make for the people they love. The performances by Mohanlal, Amala Akkineni, and Shobana are exceptional and bring depth and nuance to their characters.

The film is a reminder of the importance of family, love, and forgiveness, and how even when we feel that we have lost everything, we can still find a way to rebuild our relationships and find happiness.

Ulladakkam is a 1991 comedy with a runtime of 2 hours. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.