Madha Yaanai Koottam(2013)
Madha Yaanai Koottam is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller film written and directed by Vikram Sugumaran. The film stars Kathir as Prithivi, alongside Anju, Viji Chandrashekhar, V. Jayaprakash, and Kalaiyarasan. The story is set in a rural Tamil Nadu village and follows a young man who accidentally kills his cousin, triggering a violent revenge hunt by his uncle and family members. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of village life, strong performances, and raw emotional tone. It was produced by GV Prakash Kumar Productions and released on December 25, 2013. The film received positive reviews for its authentic storytelling and powerful climax.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 2013
- Director
- Vikram Sugumaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A young village boy named Prithivi accidentally kills his cousin during a fight. His uncle, consumed by grief and rage, gathers the family to hunt him down. Prithivi must run, hide, and eventually face the consequences of his mistake. The film is a raw look at revenge, guilt, and the possibility of forgiveness.
“One mistake. One family. No escape.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Madha Yaanai Koottam
Cast reunions in this film: G. V. Prakash Kumar & Kaali Venkat (11 films together), Kaali Venkat & Kalaiyarasan (5 films together), Kaali Venkat & Vela Ramamoorthy (3 films together), N. R. Raghunanthan & Vela Ramamoorthy (3 films together), and Kalaiyarasan & Vela Ramamoorthy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Herd of Wild Elephants', symbolizing the uncontrollable rage of the rival clans.
- Director Vikram Sugumaran was a former assistant to director Bala, known for intense, gritty films.
- Actor Aari, who played the lead, performed many of his own stunts without a body double.
- The film was shot extensively in real locations in and around Theni to capture the region's raw atmosphere.
- It features a cameo by director-actor Sasikumar, who is known for pioneering the rural gangster genre in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's original soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, but it had only a limited commercial release.
- Despite its violent theme, the film includes a subplot highlighting the bond between stepbrothers, which is central to the conflict.