Malabar Police(1999)
Malabar Police is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language crime comedy film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj in a dual role, alongside Abbas, Khushbu, and Mumtaj. The story follows a young couple who elope and witness a minister's murder, forcing them to flee from the killer. A CBI officer from Kerala investigates the crime, uncovering a web of business rivalry and black money. The film blends humor with a murder mystery, making it a commercial success. It was one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 1999. The soundtrack features the debut song of lyricist Na. Muthukumar. The film was released on 6 August 1999.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 August 1999
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A young couple elopes to get married. They witness a minister's murder in a temple. The killer tries to eliminate them. A CBI officer investigates the crime. He must find the couple and the real murderer before it is too late.
“Love, murder, and a clever cop”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Malabar Police
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Goundamani & Vijayakumar (26 films together), P. Vasu & Goundamani (15 films together), Kushboo & Goundamani (13 films together), Sathyaraj & P. Vasu (12 films together), and Sathyaraj & Thambi Ramaiah (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a real-life police station in Chennai, though the story is fictional.
- Sathyaraj's comedic role was a departure from his usual serious characters, which surprised many fans.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where actress Mumtaj played a lead role before shifting focus to other industries.
- Director P. Vasu reused the successful comedy-crime formula from his earlier hit 'Chinna Thambi'.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' became a popular dance number despite the film's mixed critical reception.
- It was produced by Shanthi Vasudevan, the wife of director P. Vasu, marking a family collaboration.
- The film's success at the box office helped solidify Abbas's position as a rising star in Tamil cinema.