Agam Puram(2010)
Agam Puram is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Thirumalai. The film stars Shaam and Meenakshi in lead roles, with Raja, Anandaraj, and Meera Krishnan in supporting parts. The story follows Thiru, a boy raised by a drug lord who inherits a narcotics empire and struggles with the consequences of his criminal life. Shot in Malaysia and Spain, the film features a soundtrack composed by Sundar C. Babu. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the lead performances but criticism for its flat screenplay and lack of depth. The film was released on 10 December 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 December 2010
- Director
- Thirumalai
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A 12-year-old boy runs away from home and is taken in by a drug lord. He grows up to inherit the criminal empire. But when his strict style makes enemies, he starts to see how his choices destroy the people he loves. He must decide between power and redemption.
“Two sides of one man”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Agam Puram
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Anandaraj (11 films together), Meera Krishnan & Manobala (6 films together), and Anandaraj & L. Raja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'American Gangster' in Tamil but was later changed to 'Agam Puram' to avoid copyright issues.
- Director Thirumalai stated he was inspired to adapt the story after seeing the struggles of local smugglers in Chennai.
- Lead actor Shaam underwent a physical transformation, gaining significant muscle mass for his role as a tough cop.
- The film's release was delayed for over two years due to financial and production hurdles.
- It was shot extensively in Chennai and Kerala, with key scenes filmed in the coastal areas to depict smuggling routes.
- Despite being a remake, the script adapted the core plot to a Tamil Nadu setting involving textile smuggling instead of drugs.
- The movie's soundtrack by Srikanth Deva included a song that was later reused in another film due to the delay.