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Madurai Sambavam(2009)

5.5/10
Tamil mins

Madurai Sambavam (2009) is a Tamil film directed by Eureka. Starring Radha Ravi, Ponnambalam and Anand Babu. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Madurai Sambavam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

Director:Eureka
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 September 2009
Director
Eureka
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Aalamarathaar is a feared but respected man in his Madurai neighborhood. He runs a local council and tries to help people, aided by his son Kutty. However, a local politician and a police official both want to kill Aalamarathaar and Kutty.

A feared man's justice. A family's loyalty. A city's war.

Film Details

5.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 September 2009
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familycorruptionjusticerevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Madurai Sambavam' references a famous 1979 Tamil film of the same name, but the two movies have completely different stories.
  • Director Youreka is known for his work as an assistant director on several major films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • Actress Karthika Adaikalam, who played Gomathi, is the daughter of veteran Tamil actor Adaikalam.
  • The character name 'Cutout Ganesan' played by Kathal Dhandapani is a satirical nod to the common practice of using large cutouts of politicians in Tamil Nadu.
  • Despite being set in Madurai, a significant portion of the film was reportedly shot in and around Chennai for production convenience.
  • Actor Harikumar, who played the lead role of Kutty, had primarily been known for supporting roles in television prior to this film.
  • The film's release coincided with a wave of other small-budget Tamil action dramas, which affected its visibility at the box office.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Madurai Sambavam

Actor-Aalamarathaar, Kutty's father4 films
DIG R.Subramaniam-Aalamarathaar, Kutty's father4 films
Actor-Aalamarathaar, Kutty's father3 films
Caroline's father-Aalamarathaar, Kutty's father2 films
Stunt Choreographer-Cinematographer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions