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Mambattiyan(2011)

4.5/10
Tamil155 mins

Mambattiyan (2011) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Thyagarajan. Starring Prashanth, Meera Jasmine and Mumaith Khan. With an audience rating of 4.5/10, Mambattiyan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Thyagarajan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 December 2011
Director
Thyagarajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Mambattiyan is a 2011 Tamil action drama film. The story follows a brave village man named Mambattiyan. He fights against a local crime boss to protect his people. The film mixes exciting fights with emotional family moments. The movie stars Vijayakanth, a popular actor known for playing heroic roles. He is famous for films like Captain Prabhakaran and Honest Raj. In Mambattiyan, he plays a strong and determined common man. His character stands up for justice no matter the danger. The film is full of tension and drama. It shows the struggle between good and evil in a simple way. Audiences watch Mambattiyan's journey as he becomes a leader for his village. It is a classic story of one man making a big difference.

A son fights to reclaim his father's stolen legacy.

Film Details

4.5Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 December 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMambattiyan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is a remake of a 1983 hit of the same name, which also starred the director Thyagarajan in the lead role.
  • This was one of the few films where comedian Vadivelu played a serious supporting character instead of his usual comic role.
  • Actress Meera Jasmine, known for her Malayalam films, made a comeback to Tamil cinema after a gap with this movie.
  • The original 1983 film's music was by Ilaiyaraaja, but this remake featured a score by a different composer, Srikanth Deva.
  • Director Thyagarajan initially planned to launch his son Prashanth with a different film, but chose this remake for its mass appeal.
  • The film's release was delayed multiple times, with shooting spanning several years before its 2011 premiere.
  • Despite being an action drama, the movie included a special dance number by Mumaith Khan, which was promoted heavily.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mambattiyan

Silk Singaram-Mambattiyan's father22 films
IG Ranjith-Annachchi's accountant14 films
Silk Singaram-IG Ranjith12 films
Silk Singaram-Annachchi's accountant12 films
Silk Singaram-Fake Mambattiyan9 films
IG Ranjith-Mambattiyan's father7 films
Silk Singaram-Actor5 films
Annachchi-Mambattiyan's father5 films
Fake Mambattiyan-Mambattiyan's father4 films
Actor-Mambattiyan's father4 films
Annachchi's accountant-Annachchi3 films
Annachchi's accountant-Fake Mambattiyan3 films
IG Ranjith-Fake Mambattiyan2 films

Frequently Asked Questions