Naan Mahaan Alla(2010)
Naan Mahaan Alla is a 2010 Tamil action thriller film directed by Suseenthiran. The movie stars Karthi in the lead role alongside Kajal Aggarwal, V. Jayaprakash, and Vijay Sethupathi. The story follows Jeeva, a carefree young man in Chennai whose father witnesses a kidnapping. When the criminals attack his father and kidnap his sister, Jeeva must fight alone against a wealthy and ruthless gang. The film is noted for its realistic tone, intense action sequences, and strong performances. It received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The movie was released on August 20, 2010, by Studio Green.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 August 2010
- Director
- Suseenthiran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A playful young man named Jeeva lives a happy life with his family in Chennai. His world collapses when his father witnesses a brutal kidnapping. A gang of wealthy criminals attacks his father and kidnaps his sister. With no help from the police, Jeeva must fight the gang alone to save his family.
“I am not a saint.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Naan Mahaan Alla
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Soori (11 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Soori (8 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Suseenthiran (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Aruldoss (8 films together), and Yuvan Shankar Raja & Aruldoss (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a reference to a famous line from the 1980 Rajinikanth film 'Billa'.
- Director Suseenthiran originally planned to make a different film but changed the script after a real-life incident inspired him.
- Karthi performed many of his own stunts, including the fight scene in the narrow apartment corridor.
- The song 'Adada Mazhaida' was filmed in just a few hours at a real beach location in Chennai.
- The film was a major commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theaters across Tamil Nadu.
- The realistic portrayal of the father-son relationship was praised as a highlight of the movie.
- The climax was shot in a specially constructed set to control the rain and lighting effects.