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Manmadhan Ambu(2010)

5.9/10
Tamil168 mins

Manmadhan Ambu (2010) is a 168-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan and Trisha Krishnan. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Manmadhan Ambu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 December 2010
Director
K. S. Ravikumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 48m
GudVibe Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

A private detective is hired to check if a woman is being unfaithful. When he reports she is loyal, his client refuses to pay him. To earn the money he needs, the detective decides to make up false stories about her instead.

A detective's lie could ruin a perfect love.

Film Details

5.9Rating
168Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date23 December 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsManmadan Ambu · Manmadha Banam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefriendshipidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Madhan Ambu' before 'Manmadhan' was added, referencing the Hindu god of love.
  • Kamal Haasan wrote the story and screenplay, but the director credit went to K. S. Ravikumar.
  • The song 'Kallai Mattum' was shot in Istanbul, Turkey, marking a rare foreign location for a Tamil film at the time.
  • Actor Sangeetha, who plays a supporting role, was also the film's costume designer.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1954 Hollywood film 'Rear Window' and its themes of suspicion.
  • It was the first Tamil film to have a promotional tie-in with a popular cola brand, featuring limited edition cans.
  • The climax scene involving a yacht was filmed over several days in the Bay of Bengal due to weather challenges.

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Frequently Asked Questions