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Michael Madana Kama Rajan(1990)

7.7/10
Tamil167 mins

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) is a 167-minute Tamil film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Starring Rupini, Crazy Mohan and Kushboo. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Michael Madana Kama Rajan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.

Director:Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 October 1990
Director
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A man cruelly splits up newborn quadruplets. One grows up with their real father, while the other three are raised by different families. Their lives change completely when the four brothers finally meet as adults.

Four brothers, one fateful reunion.

Film Details

7.7Rating
167Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 October 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMichael Madana Kama Rajan · Michael Madhana Kamaraj · Mumbai Gang · Michael Madana Kamaraju

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor5
Rewatchability5

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Michael Madana Kamarajan' but the title was changed to avoid confusion with MGR's party name.
  • Kamal Haasan played four roles, but the quadruplets were actually played by five actors including a child artist for the baby scenes.
  • The popular comedy track involving the 'Aiyyo' dialogue was improvised on set by actors Delhi Ganesh and Crazy Mohan.
  • The film's climax fight scene was shot in a single schedule at a Chennai marriage hall to save production costs.
  • This was the first Tamil film where Kamal Haasan collaborated with music composer Ilaiyaraaja after a seven-year gap.
  • The character names Michael, Madan, Kameswaran, and Raj were chosen to represent different social backgrounds and religions.
  • A scene where Kamal Haasan imitates actor Sivaji Ganesan's mannerisms was a last-minute addition suggested by the director.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Music Composer-GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother60 films
Shalini's father-Music Composer42 films
Avinashi-GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother39 films
Palakkad Mani Iyer-Music Composer33 films
Actor-GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother25 films
Shalini's father-GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother21 films
Palakkad Mani Iyer-GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother15 films
Actor-GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother15 films
Actor-GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother13 films
Music Composer-Avinashi13 films
Actor-Palakkad Mani Iyer11 films
Shalini's father-Palakkad Mani Iyer11 films
Actor-Michael's foster father10 films

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