Madhu(2006)
Madhu is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Thennarasu. The film stars Jithan Ramesh as Madhukrishnan, Priyamani as Mercy, and Ashish Vidyarthi as Siluvai. The story follows Madhu, a young man who falls in love with Mercy at first sight and pursues her relentlessly despite her rejection. The film explores themes of obsession, family trust, and tragic love. It features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja with five songs. Madhu received negative reviews from critics who criticised its weak screenplay and lack of emotional depth. The film was released on 12 May 2006.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 May 2006
- Director
- K. Thennarasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Madhu is a carefree young man who falls in love with Mercy the moment he sees her rescue a puppy. Mercy is a kind and religious girl who does not return his feelings. Madhu follows her to her village and tries to win her over, but her father's discovery of their secret love leads to a tragic ending.
“Love can be a deadly obsession”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Madhu
Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilayaraja (34 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Ilayaraja (19 films together), Vivek & Ilayaraja (16 films together), Rekha & Ilayaraja (11 films together), Vivek & Nizhalgal Ravi (10 films together), and Vidhya & Vivek (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mercy' after the female lead character, but was later changed to 'Madhu'.
- Director K. Thennarasu was a former assistant to director Cheran, which influenced the film's village-based storytelling style.
- Actress Esther, who played the bold friend, was a popular television anchor before making her film debut in this movie.
- The movie's soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva included a folk-inspired song that was filmed at a real temple festival in a Tamil Nadu village.
- Despite being a romance drama, the film faced criticism for its portrayal of the female characters, which some found stereotypical.
- The film's climax scene involving a village conflict was shot in a single long take to maintain realism and tension.
- Box office reports noted that the film performed better in rural Tamil Nadu centers than in major cities during its release.