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Madrasapattinam

  • 2010
  • 2h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
3.1K
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Arya, Amy Jackson, and Carole Trangmar-Palmer in Madrasapattinam (2010)
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A film set in 1940s India, during the country's struggle for independence. The young daughter of an English governor falls in love with a local Indian boy.A film set in 1940s India, during the country's struggle for independence. The young daughter of an English governor falls in love with a local Indian boy.A film set in 1940s India, during the country's struggle for independence. The young daughter of an English governor falls in love with a local Indian boy.

  • Director
    • A.L. Vijay
  • Writers
    • Mike Parish
    • Vijay
  • Stars
    • Arya
    • Carole Trangmar-Palmer
    • Amy Jackson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • A.L. Vijay
    • Writers
      • Mike Parish
      • Vijay
    • Stars
      • Arya
      • Carole Trangmar-Palmer
      • Amy Jackson
    • 18User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Arya
    Arya
    • Parithi
    • (as Aarya)
    Carole Trangmar-Palmer
    • Amy Wilkinson 'Duraiyamma'
    Amy Jackson
    Amy Jackson
    • Amy
    Cochin Hanifa
    Cochin Hanifa
    • Nambi
    Alexx O'Nell
    Alexx O'Nell
    • Robert Ellis
    Mike Parish
    Mike Parish
    • The Rev M. Smith
    Jack James
    • Governor
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • Ayyakannu
    • (as Nasser)
    M.S. Bhaskar
    M.S. Bhaskar
    • Poor Villager
    Azhagam Perumal
    Azhagam Perumal
    • Respected Villager
    • (as Alagam Perumal)
    Bala Singh
    Bala Singh
    • Villager
    Omar Lateef
    • Kabir
    Kishore Kumar Mr.
    • Renga
    Appukutty
    Appukutty
    • Lazy man
    Sathish
    Sathish
    • Pachai
    • (as Satish)
    Shrinivasan
    • Karna
    Lollu Sabha Jeeva
    • Veerasekharan's PA
    T.M. Karthik Srinivasan
    • Painter
    • Director
      • A.L. Vijay
    • Writers
      • Mike Parish
      • Vijay
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    User reviews18

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    10hasan_apece06

    Love and Sacrifice! Superb Story, Plot, Cast, Acting, Direction!

    I have watched it 4 times in the last week, and I still feel to watch it again. I don't know why! Lovely Amy, Bold acting of Arya, talented direction of Vijay, amazing background sounds, all the well-played supporting roles- which is the main point to mention in particular?!

    A great Love tragedy, 1945! If a person having a bit of love in his heart, he must feel how tragic the full love story is! Love, fight for love, fight, fight, fight, and then finally a bold sacrifice for the sake of love! It's always meant to be ended with some tears in your eyes, may be a burst if you are alone!

    However, Amy Jackson did exceptionally well throughout the movie. I am amazed not only with her beauty but also with her acting. But, to be honest, I must say, what a pretty Lady she is!

    Arya as the lead actor played so well that you will easily realize it. All the supporting casts did very very well I bet. In short, this is a superb movie based on a touchy love story. I loved it.
    10nithyadiyer

    Watch the movie with least expectations.. it will exceed yours :)

    Madrasapattinam is the good product of director Vijay. The director along with the art director & CG ppl has done a great work on recreating old madras which does not feel odd in any scene in the movie..

    period movies are very rare in Tamil movie industry. The director & the producer has got the guts to take up a period movie genre to show the love story. yes..though the movie is set in pre-independence era, this has got nothing to do with the independence & freedom fights..its a pure love story..

    Arya is at his best..U can believe that he is a wrestler in this movie..no six-packs syndrome.. :) he is good at delivering subtle comedy also..Heroine Amy emotes well in the screen..she looks gorgeous and suits her role good..

    the next best thing in the movie is casting..Nasser, bala singh, MS baskar, Jeeva, Balaji and last but best haneefa..everybody done their part well..

    This movie is more of a musical flick than love..Composer GV has done a great job in songs and RR..One can feel that this movie lacks dialogue and RR fills it most of the time..

    Its a great meal to Nirav shah, the cinematographer of this movie..he has already proved himself with his great work in the movies like Sarvam, Oram po etc..He has done a fantastic job throughout the movie..

    The art direction plays a major role in the movie..Madrasapattinam is not a fantasy..one could not cheat the audience by showing some imaginary places...every old place in chennai has got proof..and the art dept did not cheat us.. :) This is the only movie in which the audience were still at theater for the end credits..thanks to the old-new madras fotos..

    Verdict : Good , big & rich attempt by Vijay..and a must watch movie..
    8Hawkieye

    Nice movie with a mix, yet not losing its originality

    I went to this movie with absolutely no expectations, Arya isn't that big an actor,The director hasn't made any exceptional movies, and so on.

    But the movie was really good.It showed a great deal of teamwork and effort, and more importantly it was all well used and portrayed.

    Chennai portrayed to the best as in the year 1947. The heroine - Amy Jackson is beautiful and has done a really wonderful job.Her eyes show lots of experience, for a girl of her age.

    The story line is similar to that of Lagaan, and many scenes remind you of both lagaan and Rang de basanti, yet the movie has its own originality and inspiration.

    Arya isn't portrayed as a hero who fights for freedom,he is portrayed as one who fights for Love.

    Editing was awesome, Direction was good. The only negative point of the movie is the songs and BGM. songs don't get in sync with the movie too well. BGM isn't much original and doesn't give the full effect at various scenes.

    Still overall the movie is watchable. The reason i rated it 8 was because of the good acting, direction,screenplay,no unwanted comedy or action or songs, and mainly because there was some originality/reality in showing a historic adventure.( something that Ayirathil oruvan lacked ).

    The movie may seem a bit lengthy, but don't worry cause it wont bore you out.

    Overall - Good movie( don't miss it)
    10havocraja

    An Indian Titanic!!!

    Fabulous Love Movie Of All Time A Must Watch Flim To Everyone Atleast Once In Our Lifetime a Finest Love Flim Of The Century.
    9maruthuk-21470

    One of the best period romantic flicks in Tamil

    To me, it's definitely one of the best romantic period flicks in Tamil that I have seen till now. Acting of Arya, Emy Jackson, MS Baskar & Nasser was a highlight and it caught the attention. Moreover it's definitely the best movie that AL Vijay has got to direct till now! Some of the romantic scenes were too good and it made me cry in multiple scenes. Background Music and Songs from GV Prakash were also very good. I really enjoyed watching this movie and it will be in my heart for a very long time.

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    • Trivia
      Director Vijay approached Amy for the role without knowing that she had sent her photo for the auditions. They came to know about this only after their meet in London.
    • Soundtracks
      Pookkal Pookkum
      Performed by Roop Kumar Rathod, Harini, Andrea Jeremiah and G.V. Prakash Kumar

      Composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2010 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (India)
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Madras Town
    • Filming locations
      • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Production companies
      • A. G. S. Entertainment
      • Red Giant Movies
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      • $69,160
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 45m(165 min)
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      • Dolby Digital

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