Manmadhan Ambu(2010)
Manmadhan Ambu is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Kamal Haasan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Madhavan, and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles, with Sangeetha, Ramesh Aravind, and Urvashi in supporting parts. The story follows a possessive man who hires a private detective to spy on his actress girlfriend during her vacation in Paris. The narrative explores themes of jealousy, trust, and second chances in relationships. The film is notable for being the first Tamil movie where Trisha used her own voice for dubbing. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its performances and the innovative reverse-flashback sequence. The film was produced by Red Giant Movies and released on December 23, 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 December 2010
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
A jealous man named Madhan hires a retired army major to spy on his actress girlfriend Ambujakshi during her holiday in Paris. The detective, Mannar, accepts the job to pay for a friend's medical treatment. As Mannar follows Ambujakshi, he uncovers secrets that challenge everything Madhan believes about love and trust.
“Love is blind. Jealousy is dangerous.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manmadhan Ambu
Cast reunions in this film: Urvashi & Kamal Haasan (6 films together), Trisha Krishnan & Devi Sri Prasad (6 films together), Kamal Haasan & Ramesh Aravind (5 films together), Urvashi & Sriman (4 films together), Kamal Haasan & Sriman (4 films together), and Kamal Haasan & K. S. Ravikumar (4 films together).
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.