House Owner is a Tamil language drama film directed by Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. The film follows the story of an elderly couple, Radha and Vasudevan, who live in a two-story house in Chennai. Radha is a housewife and Vasudevan is a retired army man who suffers from Alzheimer's disease.
The story is set during the monsoon season in Chennai, where heavy rains cause widespread flooding and destruction. Radha and Vasudevan are initially unconcerned about the weather, but as the rains continue to pour, their house starts to flood.
As the water level rises, Radha and Vasudevan are forced to move to the upper floor of their house. However, their situation becomes increasingly dire as they are cut off from the outside world, with no power or food. The situation is worse for Vasudevan, who struggles to remember what is happening and tries to leave the house, putting himself in danger.
Meanwhile, a rescue team is deployed to the area to help flood victims. They are eventually notified of Radha and Vasudevan's situation and attempt to rescue them. However, the rescue operation becomes complicated, as the elderly couple is reluctant to leave their home. The rescue team struggles to convince them to leave, as they are emotionally attached to their house.
House Owner is a heart-warming tale of love and the power of emotional attachment. The film explores themes such as ageing, Alzheimer's disease, and the resilience of the human spirit. It features standout performances by veteran actors Kishore and Sriranjini in the lead roles and was critically acclaimed for its sensitive portrayal of its characters and setting.