
Madras(2014)
Tamil156 mins
Madras (2014) is a 156-minute Tamil film directed by Pa. Ranjit. Starring Karthi, Catherine Tresa and Kalaiyarasan. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Madras stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.
Director:Pa. Ranjit
Mood:
darkemotionalgritty
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 26 September 2014
- Director
- Pa. Ranjit
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.1/10
Storyline
This story follows people in a poor neighborhood of North Madras. It shows the political struggles within their community and how politicians make promises during elections. Despite these promises, the difficult lives of the residents never really change.
“In the slums, promises are made. Lives stay the same.”
Film Details
8.1Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 September 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNaa Peru Shiva 2
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalgritty
Themes
corruptionidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Madras' was chosen to reclaim the old name of Chennai, which was officially changed in 1996.
- Director Pa. Ranjith insisted on casting mostly newcomers from North Chennai to keep the film authentic.
- The movie's climax was shot in a real housing board apartment in North Madras with local residents as extras.
- The character Kaali's iconic 'Vada Chennai' tattoo became a popular symbol and inspired a later film title.
- The film's realistic portrayal of local politics led to some real-life politicians expressing their discomfort.
- Composer Santhosh Narayanan used folk instruments like the 'urumi' to create the film's raw, gritty soundtrack.
- The movie was shot extensively in the Vyasarpadi area, with many scenes filmed in actual slum locations.
Notable Collaborations
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