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Mahabalipuram(2015)

4.5/10
Tamil111 mins

Mahabalipuram (2015) is a 111-minute Tamil film directed by Don Sandy. Starring Karunakaran, Ramesh Thilak and Karthik Sabesh. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Mahabalipuram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2015.

Director:Don Sandy
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 March 2015
Director
Don Sandy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 51m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Panja is a sculptor who lives with his close friends in Mahabalipuram. He sometimes helps a criminal politician named Durai, who once saved his life. Their peaceful lives are shattered when the friends discover a shocking video, leading to a death and a series of dark events.

A shocking video shatters their world.

Film Details

4.5Rating
111Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 March 2015
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
friendshipcorruptionrevengefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mahabalipuram' refers to the historic coastal town in Tamil Nadu known for its ancient stone temples and sculptures.
  • Director Don Sandy also wrote the screenplay and story, making it a personal passion project for him.
  • Actor Suresh played the role of Panja, marking one of his few lead roles in a crime thriller during that period.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real locations around Mahabalipuram to capture the town's unique atmosphere.
  • It was produced by a relatively small banner, Sri Green Productions, which limited its wide theatrical release.
  • The plot involves a sleaze video as a key plot device, reflecting contemporary social issues in Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its crime-thriller genre, the film includes themes of friendship and loyalty central to the story.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mahabalipuram

Frequently Asked Questions