Madrasapattinam(2010)
'Madrasapattinam' is a 2010 Tamil-language historical romance film written and directed by A. L. Vijay. It stars Arya as Ilamparithi and Amy Jackson in her feature film debut as young Amy Wilkinson, with Carole Trangmar-Palmer portraying the older Amy. The supporting cast includes Nassar, Cochin Haneefa, Lisa Lazarus, and Alexx O'Nell. Set primarily in 1940s Madras during the British Raj, the story follows a British woman who falls in love with an Indian washerman and wrestler, facing opposition from a racist British officer. The film was produced by AGS Entertainment with music by G. V. Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Nirav Shah. It received positive reviews for its period detail and performances, winning awards for costume design and art direction at the Vijay Awards. The film was a commercial success at the box office and was released on 9 July 2010.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 9 July 2010
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
In 1940s Madras, a British governor's daughter named Amy falls in love with Parithi, a local wrestler from the washermen community. Their romance faces brutal opposition from a racist British officer who wants Amy for himself. As India's independence approaches, the lovers must fight to stay together against a backdrop of colonial violence and political upheaval.
“A love story that defied an empire.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Madrasapattinam
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & M. S. Bhaskar (15 films together), Nassar & G. V. Prakash Kumar (15 films together), A. L. Vijay & G. V. Prakash Kumar (11 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Nassar & A. L. Vijay (9 films together), and Nassar & Nirav Shah (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in a real London street, with the crew getting special permission to film there.
- Actor Arya learned to ride a horse specifically for his role as Parithi, performing many stunts himself.
- The movie was shot in both Tamil and Telugu simultaneously, with different supporting casts for each version.
- The 'Madrasapattinam' title refers to the old name for Chennai, setting the story in the 1940s British era.
- The film's music director, G. V. Prakash Kumar, was relatively new at the time and this was a major period score.
- Amy's vintage costumes were carefully researched and designed to match the 1940s Anglo-Indian style.
- The movie was a moderate box office success but gained a strong following on television and home video.