Madrasapattinam (2010) User Reviews

Nice movie with a mix, yet not losing its originality

[Hawkieye · 8/10 · 12 July 2010]

I went to this movie with absolutely no expectations, Arya isn't that big an actor,The director hasn't made any exceptional movies, and so on.

But the movie was really good.It showed a great deal of teamwork and effort, and more importantly it was all well used and portrayed.

Chennai portrayed to the best as in the year 1947. The heroine - Amy Jackson is beautiful and has done a really wonderful job.Her eyes show lots of experience, for a girl of her age.

The story line is similar to that of Lagaan, and many scenes remind you of both lagaan and Rang de basanti, yet the movie has its own originality and inspiration.

Arya isn't portrayed as a hero who fights for freedom,he is portrayed as one who fights for Love.

Editing was awesome, Direction was good. The only negative point of the movie is the songs and BGM. songs don't get in sync with the movie too well. BGM isn't much original and doesn't give the full effect at various scenes.

Still overall the movie is watchable. The reason i rated it 8 was because of the good acting, direction,screenplay,no unwanted comedy or action or songs, and mainly because there was some originality/reality in showing a historic adventure.( something that Ayirathil oruvan lacked ).

The movie may seem a bit lengthy, but don't worry cause it wont bore you out.

Overall - Good movie( don't miss it)

Simply Fabulous

[Zeus-pro · 9/10 · 1 August 2010]

This movie has everything to be enjoyed, especially wen i saw the movie for first time i was surprised to see that even Tamil cinema has the talent to make movies like this. The background scenes of old madras and costumes designing and many more things are outstanding in this movie. Its a great family entertainment and a movie which has to be really appreciated. This movie is just a new milestone in Tamil cinema. Amy Jackson steals the show with great performance of Arya. The movie has everything, patriotism, Romance, Comedy and of course Action- the wrestling. It gives you an essence of old madras and present Chennai in a very beautiful way. Well, this movie is something which will always have its impact for the movie lovers in Tamil cinema. Watch this movie without missing a single scene and this will be the best movie of the season.

One of the best period romantic flicks in Tamil

[maruthuk-21470 · 9/10 · 9 January 2021]

To me, it's definitely one of the best romantic period flicks in Tamil that I have seen till now. Acting of Arya, Emy Jackson, MS Baskar & Nasser was a highlight and it caught the attention. Moreover it's definitely the best movie that AL Vijay has got to direct till now! Some of the romantic scenes were too good and it made me cry in multiple scenes. Background Music and Songs from GV Prakash were also very good. I really enjoyed watching this movie and it will be in my heart for a very long time.

Extraordinary performed movie

[gopu · 10/10 · 15 August 2010]

Very very expectant movie. enthusiastic. marvelous love story. songs are very superb & awesome. asking to hear more and more. lyrics also breaking point. after a long time good love story among mega superstars. stunning performance. i have refer nearly more than 50 persons to view the movie. even me too take it 10 times. also need more to taste.

Indian titanic especially south Indian. after "uyire" movie this film made sensation. don't miss .

i don't have any other words to say...

Madharasapattinam-True that the love and emotions we hold for someone when in the presence of him/her is an extra ordinary sense that GOD has created in us.But something which is more divine is the feeling which we have towards them in the same magnitude or even greater when our mind and heart knows the fact that they are away or even out of our lives.A Sweet romantic story well told and well captured in the backdrop of Indian independence.Amy Jackson is cute lovely and beautiful and has shown good acting talents.Einstein's theory proved yet again by by making you feel the otherwise lengthy first half not so lengthy at all (Let his soul rest in peace). has done a decent job.the movie is well supported by almost all the one in the acting crew.the end was great and emotional.the movie would have been awesome if director had taken bit more care on the graphical end and with the replacement of the horrible background score...and also the the portrayal of Chennai in 1940s was a disappointment....anyways Madharasapattinam is worth a watch

An Indian Titanic!!!

[havocraja · 10/10 · 20 June 2021]

Fabulous Love Movie Of All Time A Must Watch Flim To Everyone Atleast Once In Our Lifetime a Finest Love Flim Of The Century.

Happy Journey.. from Chennai to Madrasapattinam

[xkamal · 10/10 · 10 July 2010]

If Tamil films were all about fulfilling your expectations that you had while watching the trailer and with good songs and star caste provided with a touching climax.. Well Vijay has achieved all of the above in form of his masterpiece - Madrasapattinam. There were a lot of scenes in the film that recalls itself in our mind even after coming out of the theatre.Especially Arya's introduction and when Amy talking in Tamil for first time.

The buzz found in the first half was quiet missing after interval.May be it was intentional..!People were able to relate a lot of scenes with Titanic, Lagaan, Mangal Pandey, and even Apocalypto.But the way I see it - Such an experience was never there in a Tamil movie all these years.Makes you proud watching it and has never left you boring at any point.

So now Please, stop reading this and go and see it. You won't regret it. And I recommend this movie to any Tamilian in the whole world..

Watch the movie with least expectations.. it will exceed yours :)

[nithyadiyer · 10/10 · 21 July 2010]

Madrasapattinam is the good product of director Vijay. The director along with the art director & CG ppl has done a great work on recreating old madras which does not feel odd in any scene in the movie..

period movies are very rare in Tamil movie industry. The director & the producer has got the guts to take up a period movie genre to show the love story. yes..though the movie is set in pre-independence era, this has got nothing to do with the independence & freedom fights..its a pure love story..

Arya is at his best..U can believe that he is a wrestler in this movie..no six-packs syndrome.. :) he is good at delivering subtle comedy also..Heroine Amy emotes well in the screen..she looks gorgeous and suits her role good..

the next best thing in the movie is casting..Nasser, bala singh, MS baskar, Jeeva, Balaji and last but best haneefa..everybody done their part well..

This movie is more of a musical flick than love..Composer GV has done a great job in songs and RR..One can feel that this movie lacks dialogue and RR fills it most of the time..

Its a great meal to Nirav shah, the cinematographer of this movie..he has already proved himself with his great work in the movies like Sarvam, Oram po etc..He has done a fantastic job throughout the movie..

The art direction plays a major role in the movie..Madrasapattinam is not a fantasy..one could not cheat the audience by showing some imaginary places...every old place in chennai has got proof..and the art dept did not cheat us.. :) This is the only movie in which the audience were still at theater for the end credits..thanks to the old-new madras fotos..

Verdict : Good , big & rich attempt by Vijay..and a must watch movie..

Worth a watch!!!

[ryder-prem · 18 July 2010]

No big speculation,no big cast,not a great technical crew,not an intelligent director..but the product is simply superb.It was delightful to see the movie Madharasapattinam, directed by Vijay. Its was Romance/History genre,for a change. The highlight of the movie are the stars Arya and Amy.The former came up and decent acting..and the other had a delightful smile and looks which you won't forget for a week.... The other important aspect of the movie was the music by G.V.Prakash..Both the Bgm and songs was tremendous..Pookal Pookum and Kaatrile was awesome number...... The dialogues of the movie was also quite good,like "400 Varusathukapram Thirupi Adikirom!"-MS.Bhaskar..the comedies was also good and came with the track of the movie... The disappointing factor is the impacts of the moovie Titanic in it.The Question is are we guys gone out of brains to have some originality in our movies!!! Otherwise its good movie to watch,and i highly recommend to watch it on screens,especially for GV and Amy!!!

Worth watching - a new genre in Tamil Cinema

[ashwin-rsmd · 6/10 · 10 July 2010]

The movie is all about a British Girl falling in love with a Dhobi from Madras, who is also a brave Kusthi(wrestler) fighter, set in pre Indian Independence era just as India is about to gain its independence.

First of all the director Vijay must be applauded for having attempted to give a period film to the Tamil film industry that produces clichéd films. There were a few films like Paruthiveeran, Subramaniapuram, Aayirathil Oruvan that have attempted to break away from the clichéd movies that are produced. There are reviews about Madrasapattinam that Vijay has been inspired from movies like Titanic and Lagaan.

This movie, though has shades from Titanic - like the 80 year old woman narrating the story, it is quite very much different in-terms of screenplay from that of titanic. Here the eighty year old woman comes to Chennai from Britain to find here long lost love, from whom she had got separated on the Day of Indian Independence. The movie shifts back and forth from past to present depicting the nostalgic feeling of the old Amy Wilkinson (Amy Jackson) as she comes across similar happenings in the present Chennai that had also occurred in her life during her past teenage days in Madrasapattinam.

Though the movie is good in parts, the director has divulged from the main plot in the first half, where he has tried to concentrate more on the Indian British rivalry rather than trying to portray a subtle romance between the leads. Amy is forcefully engaged to the then Inspector Robert (Alex) who is selfish and ruthless, whom she hates to such an extent that she thanks the man Parithi(Arya) who accidentally helps her in removing the engagement ring. And from then on starts a series of happenings involving Amy and Parithi which finally culminates in Amy falling for Parithi. These events have been stretched too much and the screenplay slacks deteriorating the pace of the movie.

Coming to acting part, Arya is good as a rough and tough wrestler portraying the right facial expression, but when it comes to the romantic part, he fails to impress and Amy steals the show with her innocent charm. For a foreigner to give the right emotions in a native film is asking too much of her and she seems to have done it with ease and is a big positive in the film. Nasser and Cochin Haneefa are good as usual in their supporting roles, though the director has overdone the Cochin Haneefa part that leads to a diversion from the plot.

The sets of the old Madrasapattinam have been well crafted, but we get to see only Madras Central and the River in front of it that is used for ferrying. Sets of old Mount-road is a big letdown and fails to create an impact. Cinematography by Nirav Shah is good with distinctive shades for the past and the present, but he still is yet to outperform his previous best Billa. Back ground music by GV is the best he has scored until date and creates a mood for the period film.

Another thing the director has failed to look into is the Tamil dialect during the pre Independence period. The characters seem to speak the same slang in the present and the past.

On the whole the movie is a different attempt in the Tamil film industry and is worth watching.

Love and Sacrifice! Superb Story, Plot, Cast, Acting, Direction!

[hasan_apece06 · 10/10 · 10 January 2014]

I have watched it 4 times in the last week, and I still feel to watch it again. I don't know why! Lovely Amy, Bold acting of Arya, talented direction of Vijay, amazing background sounds, all the well-played supporting roles- which is the main point to mention in particular?!

A great Love tragedy, 1945! If a person having a bit of love in his heart, he must feel how tragic the full love story is! Love, fight for love, fight, fight, fight, and then finally a bold sacrifice for the sake of love! It's always meant to be ended with some tears in your eyes, may be a burst if you are alone!

However, Amy Jackson did exceptionally well throughout the movie. I am amazed not only with her beauty but also with her acting. But, to be honest, I must say, what a pretty Lady she is!

Arya as the lead actor played so well that you will easily realize it. All the supporting casts did very very well I bet. In short, this is a superb movie based on a touchy love story. I loved it.

Madarasapattanam-Come,Cherish the Vintage Madras

[deeps_pantheratigris · 8/10 · 7 October 2010]

Period films have been sporadic in Tamil cinema for the past two decades and not many directors are daring enough to give a fling at such genres. But the young director Vijay breaks the mould and comes up with an artistic portrayal of pre-independence Madras. In fact, he succeeds in his attempt with utmost ease.

The plot of "Madarasapattanam" is quite simple. It deals with the romance between a brawny Madarasi wrestler and an aristocratic English belle at a time when the Freedom Movement was at its pinnacle. Arya, as the young wrestler (Parithi) is impeccable. His penchant for offbeat roles is evident from his choice of movies. Amy Jackson, as the royal damsel (Amy) allures you with her innocent and snowy charm. The way she has acclimatized to the Indian pattern of film making is quite amazing. Kochi Haneefa, who plays Amy's interpreter, manages to tickle you in his typical style. All the actors including Nasser (Parithi's father), M.S.Bhaskar, RJ Balaji (tourist guide), Jeeva (of Lollu Sabha fame), Kumaravel (taxi-driver) and the actors who play Parithi's friends make their presence felt.

The narration smoothly swaps between the modern day Chennai and the 1940's Madras. Thanks to some crisp editing by Antony. Cinematographer Nirav Shah guides us through a virtual tour through the streets of vintage Madras. It is fascinating to see the Madras of the yore adorned by trams, bullock-carts, the crystal-clear Cooum, the dhobi ghats of Washermanpet, and a busy Buckingham Canal! Art Director Selva has to be commended for recreating the yesteryear Spencer's and the Central Station. But at times the back-drops seem to be like wallpapers, which could have been avoided. G.V.Prakash Kumar seems to have inherited a lot from his uncle (A.R.Rahman) which is very much evident in his "Pookal Pookum" number. And his background score blends well with the period flavour of the movie. Vijay's dialogues are note-worthy.

Traces of "Lagaan" and "Titanic" can be felt here and there. Especially, the wrestling match between Parithi and the Englishman, and the aged Amy searching her love with the necklace ('thaali') reminds you of the yesteryear classics. Nevertheless, Vijay manages to trigger the spirit of Madras by showcasing the rich cultural and historical heritage of our city in this poignant love story. He leaves us yearning for the glorious Madras of the past.

A must-watch for all Chennaiites. Come, and cherish the vintage Madras.- Deepak Kumaar Manoharan.

Disappointing remake of Kisna

[av-ankur · 4/10 · 22 January 2014]

"Madrasapattinam" suffers a lot by comparison with the original 2005 Hindi movie "Kisna: The Warrior Poet", and for someone who has watched the original Hindi movie, it is hard to not make comparisons. It is difficult to understand why does Amy love the hero and what does the hero find in her, except their physical attributes: in the case of Kisna, that's beautifully shown in the form of poetry, playful humour (which is completely absent here) and a true tension with not only the independence of India but the violence that is unleashed as a result. More importantly, it's a local landlord who's behind the girl there, not an English officer, which seems over the top here.

The Tamil movie also suffers from too much melodrama, too many long songs, too epic a scale for something not deserving that, and too stilted acting performances: while the Hindi movie also didn't have great acting except from Oberoi, here the cast is terrible uniformly. There are too many dialogues of us (Indians) vs. them (Britishers): the film forgets that nationalism is its background and romance ought to be to the fore. The only place where this movie scores over its original is its ending: I wouldn't reveal what it is, but it is much better than Kisna's contrived ending which had the audience in splits (and one of the main reasons that Kisna failed at the box office).

I wonder what this movie could have been with an actor like Dhanush and with fewer songs, less action and less nationalism: it would have been as good as Kisna, which was a very good film.

Mesmerizing movie

[srsiva-11855 · 10/10 · 28 March 2021]

The best movie of madraspattinam directer of vijey best acting for arya and amy Jackson and my best favable movie in madraspattinam. The movie song all song spr vera level of movie 🙏🙏

Best movie

[kumareshkrishnan · 10/10 · 14 December 2020]

Very hard touching movie my favorite movie and super 👌 love story

Have to give it for the art direction

[Everyusernameistaken · 8/10 · 15 April 2021]

Well shot period piece with good acting and wonderful set pieces, worth a watch.

A Beautiful love movie and with a trip to madrasapattinam

[siddhusiva · 10/10 · 12 June 2023]

Madrasapattinam is a movie which expresses the innocent unconditional love between the main characters along with some good comedy and with a lot of love.

And its not just love there are fun and serious parts too in this film The pacing is good in this movie and the story is just amazing, it makes the viewers to emphasize the pain of love and its really painful to see the things they have to do to save each other

GV prakash gave one of his best albums to this movie, great background score.

And this movie make me realize that madrasapattinam (Now, its called as chennai) was better looking and beautiful place than chennai

every single actors from main characters to the supporting characters did their part well

and every single time the ending of this film leaves me with tears..

It's a a erotic lovable poet from pa vijay

[premkumargemini · 10/10 · 20 December 2021]

I am really missed when the film release time today I am watched fully interesting never bored in single frame must watch movie.

Casting selection also verry good all character fulfilled his job.

Madrasapattinam (2010)

[santhosh-10290 · 5/10 · 22 October 2018]

The movie was not so good. Everyone acted very well in the movie. Songs and BGM were also not good in the movie. The movie was lagging a lot. The movie was only one time watchable.