Ambasamudram Ambani(2010)
Ambasamudram Ambani is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Ramnath. The film stars Karunas in the lead role as Dandapani, with Navaneet Kaur playing the female lead. The supporting cast includes Kota Srinivasa Rao, Sundarrajan, Livingston, Ragasiya, Cochin Haneefa, Delhi Ganesh, Nirosha, and Mayilsamy. The story follows a poor daily wage worker in the town of Ambasamudram who dreams of becoming wealthy like Mukesh Ambani. He invests all his savings in a shop being built by a local businessman named Annachi. The plot explores the consequences of blind trust and greed when the deal goes wrong. The film is notable for its simple storytelling and strong performances by the cast. It was released in 2010 and is available on streaming platforms like Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 July 2010
- Director
- Ramnath
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A poor daily wage worker named Dandapani dreams of becoming rich. He invests all his savings in a shop being built by a local businessman. But the deal goes wrong and he loses everything. Now he must choose between chasing wealth and holding onto the love of a woman who cares for him.
“Dream big, but love bigger”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on the name of business tycoon Dhirubhai Ambani, combining it with the Tamil town Ambasamudram.
- Director Ramnath Palanikumar was also the film's cinematographer, a dual role not very common in mainstream Tamil cinema.
- Actor Karunaas, known primarily for comic supporting roles, got a rare chance to play the lead character in this movie.
- The movie features a cameo by popular comedian Santhanam, who appears in a humorous scene to boost the comic elements.
- Parts of the film were shot in and around the real-life Saravana Stores in Chennai, a famous retail chain referenced in the plot.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, but the film did not have a widely released audio album like many of his other works.
- Despite its theme of business ambition, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.