Amara(2014)
Amara is a 2014 Tamil-language drama film written, filmed, and directed by M. Jeevan. The film stars Amaran in the lead role, with Sonu Gowda, Livingston, Sampath Raj, and Ashish Vidyarthi in supporting roles. Set in Madurai, the story follows a jobless young man who comes to help his aunt's vegetable vending business and accidentally angers a corrupt Assistant Commissioner of Police. The film explores themes of love, class struggle, and justice. It was produced by S.A. Jalavudhin under the banner TKM Films. The movie received mixed reviews but was noted for its raw portrayal of power dynamics in small-town India. It was released on February 28, 2014, in India.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2014
- Director
- M. Jeevan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A jobless youngster travels to Madurai to help his aunt sell vegetables. He accidentally angers a powerful police officer and is forced to flee for his life. While on the run, he meets a politician's daughter who has her own painful past. Together, they fight against corruption and injustice.
“Love that defies power”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Amara
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & D. Imman (15 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Ganja Karuppu (6 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Arya (6 films together), Livingston & D. Imman (6 films together), Sampath Raj & Livingston (4 films together), and Arya & D. Imman (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Amara Kaaviyam' translates to 'Immortal Poem' in English, reflecting its romantic theme.
- Director Jeeva Shankar is also a lyricist and wrote the songs for this movie.
- The film faced delays in release and had a very limited theatrical run in 2014.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor-director R. Parthiepan in a supporting role.
- The soundtrack by composer S. Thaman includes a song that reuses his own tune from a prior Telugu film.
- Much of the filming took place in and around Chennai to capture a typical school and urban setting.
- The movie is noted for its focus on teenage romance and parental conflict, common in mid-2010s Tamil cinema.