Madurai Sambavam(2009)
Madurai Sambavam is a 2009 Tamil-language action film written and directed by Youreka in his directorial debut. The cast includes Radha Ravi, Anand Babu, Anuya Bhagwat, Karthika, and Kaadhal Dhandpani. Set in the Aattuthotti neighborhood of Madurai, the story follows Aalamaram, a feared local leader who runs a katta panchayat. His son Kutty falls in love with a police officer sent to dismantle the family's influence. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and corruption. It was produced by NDTV Imagine Film Company and Wide Angle Creations. Madurai Sambavam released in theaters on September 4, 2009.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 September 2009
- Director
- Eureka
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Aalamaram rules Aattuthotti in Madurai with a katta panchayat. His son Kutty falls for Caroline, a police officer on a mission to destroy the family. Love and duty clash as a corrupt politician plots to take over. Kutty must choose between his father and the woman he loves.
“Love against all odds in Madurai”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Madurai Sambavam
Cast reunions in this film: Ponnambalam & Radha Ravi (4 films together), Raj Kapoor & Radha Ravi (4 films together), Santhana Bharathi & Ponnambalam (3 films together), Harikumar & Radha Ravi (3 films together), Santhana Bharathi & Radha Ravi (2 films together), and Anal Arasu & M. Sukumar (2 films together).
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.