Along with Savita Bhabhi , Velamma is considered a pioneer of Indian underground adult comics, known for its bold storytelling and distinctive art style that caters to specific male fantasies of the "aunty" character.

Throughout the episode, director/artist Kirtu uses the motif of mirrors . Meera looks into mirrors to check her makeup (signifying vanity). Velamma looks into an antique, cracked mirror (signifying the fractured truth of the family). In the climactic scene, Velamma holds the photograph up to a mirror, creating a dizzying reflection of betrayal—a stunning artistic choice.

For over a decade, Velamma has stood as a cornerstone of adult graphic literature, blending complex family drama, cultural taboos, and raw human emotion. Published by Kareena Creations (under the wider Desi Pleasures umbrella), the series follows the life of the titular middle-aged matriarch, Velamma, as she navigates desire, loyalty, and power within her South Indian joint family.