Amarkalam(1999)
Amarkalam is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Saran. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Shalini in lead roles, with Raghuvaran and Nassar in supporting parts. The story follows Vasu, a street crook living in a movie theater, who falls in love with Mohana, a music student from a wealthy family. Their relationship faces opposition from her father, a police commissioner, and a vengeful gang leader. The film is notable for its blend of romance and action, and for Ajith Kumar's performance. It was released in 1999 and gained a strong fan following over the years.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Sun NXT, Hungama, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 1999
- Director
- Saran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Vasu is a street-smart crook who lives in a movie theater. He falls in love with Mohana, a music student from a rich family. Her father, a police commissioner, hates criminals. A gang leader forces Vasu to choose between love and danger.
“Love changes a street crook”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Amarkalam
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), Nassar & Charle (18 films together), Charlie & Vinu Chakravarthy (17 films together), Vaiyapuri & Charlie (12 films together), and Vinu Chakravarthy & Charle (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Amarkalam' means 'immortal time' in Tamil, referring to the timeless love story.
- Actor Ajith Kumar performed his own stunts in the action sequences, including the famous train fight scene.
- The song 'Kadhalikum Pennin' was shot in just one day at a Chennai studio to meet a tight schedule.
- Director Saran initially planned a different climax but changed it after discussions with the film's producer.
- The movie theater where Vasu lives was a real, now-closed cinema hall in Chennai called 'Shanti Theatre'.
- Actress Shalini was only 16 years old during filming, requiring special permission to work long hours.
- The film's success helped establish composer Yuvan Shankar Raja as a leading music director in Tamil cinema.
