Machakaaran(2007)
Machakaaran is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Tamilvannan. The film stars Jeevan and Kamna Jethmalani in lead roles. It follows Vicky, a young man from a railway family, who falls in love with Shivani, the daughter of a wealthy businessman. The story explores class conflict, family expectations, and the power of perseverance. The film features action sequences alongside romantic moments. It was produced with a modest budget and released in theatres in 2007. The film's music and fight choreography were noted by audiences. No major awards or box office records are recorded in available sources.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 8 November 2007
- Director
- Tamilvanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Vicky is a young man cursed with bad luck. He falls in love with Shivani, a rich businessman's daughter. Her father forbids their relationship. Vicky must fight goons, escape traps, and prove his worth to win her love.
“Love is worth every fight”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Machakaaran
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Yuvan Shankar Raja (15 films together), Santhanam & M. S. Bhaskar (8 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (7 films together), Santhanam & A. Venkatesh (4 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Santhana Bharathi (4 films together), and Santhana Bharathi & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Machakaaran' translates to 'son-in-law' in English, hinting at the central romantic plot.
- Director Tamilvannan was also a well-known stunt choreographer, which influenced the film's action sequences.
- Actor Vicky, who played the lead, was primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema before this Tamil film.
- The movie was shot in various locations across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and some rural settings.
- It featured a soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva, who was popular for his work in B and C-grade films at the time.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered in mainstream Tamil cinema history.
- Some scenes were noted for their comedy, which was a common element in Tamil action-romance films of the 2000s.