Mathiya Chennai(2009)
Mathiya Chennai is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Vivekanand and Veerasingam. The lead cast includes Jaivanth, Charlie, 'Ganja' Karuppu, and Mahadevan. The story follows Siva, an assistant film director in Chennai, who struggles with poverty, anger, and a failing career while chasing his dream of directing a movie. The film is produced by Rajesh J. Chandan and shot on location in Chennai's film studios and streets. It received praise for its realistic portrayal of the struggles faced by aspiring filmmakers in the Tamil film industry. Mathiya Chennai was released in 2009 in theaters across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 November 2009
- Director
- Vivekanandh
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Siva is an assistant director in Chennai who dreams of making his own film. He loses his job, his home, and his friends because of his uncontrollable anger. With no money and no hope, he must decide whether to give up or fight for his dream.
“Dreams survive even in the darkest streets”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mathiya Chennai
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Ilayaraja & Charle (26 films together), Prakash Raj & Ilayaraja (14 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Prakash Raj (6 films together), and Prakash Raj & Charlie (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mathiya Chennai' translates to 'Mad Chennai' in English, reflecting the city's chaotic energy.
- Director Vivekanand also wrote the screenplay, aiming to blend action with a motivational message about positivity.
- Actor R. K. played the lead role, but the film did not feature major stars from the Tamil film industry at that time.
- It was shot primarily in Chennai, with some scenes capturing lesser-known local neighborhoods of the city.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and received little attention from mainstream critics or audiences.
- Anecdotal reports suggest the low-budget production faced challenges in marketing and distribution.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. N. Prasad, but unlike many Tamil films, the music did not gain significant popularity.