Jambu(1980)
Jambu is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film co-written, directed, and produced by M. Karnan from a story by Maa. Ra. The film stars Jaishankar in the title role, with Major Sundarrajan, S. A. Ashokan, Thengai Srinivasan, Manorama, and Jayamala in supporting roles. The plot follows a group of plane crash survivors stranded on a remote island who are rescued by Jamboo, a feral man raised alone in the jungle. The film is notable for its jungle survival theme and ensemble cast. It was released on 15 January 1980 and received mixed reviews, with critics noting its dated approach compared to contemporary Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- M. Karnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m 0
Storyline
A plane carrying passengers to the United States crashes on a wild, unknown island. The survivors are lost and scared. They are found by Jamboo, a man who has lived alone on the island since childhood. He must protect them from dangerous animals, raging rivers, and their own fears. Together, they fight to survive and find a way home.
“One man. One island. One fight to survive.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Jambu
Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Jaishankar (38 films together), Jaishankar & Thengai Srinivasan (25 films together), Sankar Ganesh & Thengai Srinivasan (18 films together), Sankar Ganesh & M. Karnan (10 films together), Jaishankar & M. Karnan (6 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Rajkokila (4 films together).