Sarvam Thaala Mayam(2019)
Sarvam Thaala Mayam is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film written and directed by Rajiv Menon. It stars G. V. Prakash Kumar as Peter Johnson, a lower-caste mridangam maker's son, and Aparna Balamurali as Nurse Sara. The supporting cast includes Nedumudi Venu, Vineeth, Kumaravel, and Dhivyadharshini. The story follows Peter's journey from a carefree youth to a disciplined mridangam student under the legendary Vembu Iyer. It explores caste discrimination in Carnatic music and the clash between tradition and modernity. The film features music composed by A. R. Rahman and cinematography by Ravi Yadav. It was Menon's first directorial venture in 19 years after Kandukondain Kandukondain. The film received positive reviews for its performances and social commentary. It was a box office success and released on 1 February 2019.
Sarvam Thaala Mayam is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix since 1 February 2019.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 1 February 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 1 February 2019
- Director
- Rajiv Menon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Peter Johnson is a lazy young man who finds his purpose after watching a legendary mridangam player perform. He fights caste discrimination and his own weaknesses to become a student of the master. But a jealous rival and a reality show trap threaten to destroy his dream. Peter must find his own rhythm to win.
“Rhythm belongs to everyone.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Cast reunions in this film: A. R. Rahman & Rajiv Menon (6 films together), Vineeth & A. R. Rahman (5 films together), G. V. Prakash Kumar & Elango Kumaravel (4 films together), and Bala Singh & Elango Kumaravel (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Everything is Rhythmic Cycles', referencing the core concept of tala in Carnatic music.
- Director Rajiv Menon returned to filmmaking after a 14-year gap, his last directorial being 'Kandukondain Kandukondain' in 2000.
- Actor G.V. Prakash Kumar, primarily known as a music composer, underwent six months of mridangam training for his lead role.
- The story was partly inspired by the real-life journey of mridangam maestro Dr. T. K. Murthy, who also appears in the film.
- A.R. Rahman composed the film's score, marking a reunion with Rajiv Menon after their acclaimed work in the 1990s.
- The film was shot extensively in Chennai, including at the historic Madras Music Academy.
- It was screened in the 'Contemporary World Cinema' section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
