Madrasapattinam : Good Movie to watch

Lavishly mounted and recreating the era with precision, Madrasapattinam gets you transported to the last days of the British rule in India. It is a "Must watch" movie - That too in a Big screen like Big cinema.

With block buster names like Manirathnam's Ravanan in show, 'stock market' intitution did guide me to watch "Madrasapattinam" this sunday. And it was right.

Though the theme is similar in theme to Titanic, the preindepence screen set's are particularly refreshing. The cast by Arya and british actress Amy Louise Jackson was great and natural.

Arya : This is the first movie of Arya that I watched. Simply excellent - far ahead of many actors in India. A macho man, he fits in the rold of a pre-independence citizen very well.

Amy Jackson is a 19 year old British model, actress and Miss Teen World 2008. Jackson is from Knowsley, Liverpool, United Kingdom. She closely resembles bollywood Preity Zinda. With original british accent, romantic look, beautiful smile - she fits in the role well. In the link above, Amy thanks Arya for all his help in settling down with nitty gritty of the role.

AL.Vijay : He is one man who deserves all credit for this movie. Fantastic. He has exceeded many established directors. Though he has directed lots of movies in tamil, this movie would stay as his turning point in the days to come. For your kind information : Vijay worked as assistant director to Mr.Priyadharshan who directed Siraichalai and kanchevaram.

Kalpathi Agoram is produced of this movie. He is known for encouraging new talents. Udhayanidhi Stalin, who owns Red Giant Movies, has acquired the distribution rights of ‘Madarasapattinam’ at a huge cost from Agoram, it is reported.

My Observations about this movie:
(1) It is a rare opportunity to watch chennai side by side in 1900's and 2010. The digital works at Reliance Media works has been beautiful.
(2) The events like freedom struggle, life style, culture in 1940's have been well portrayed. You could see trams running in the roads of chennai. People who love history would admire this movie. It does instill a tinge of patriotism.
(3) Fresh faces like Amy Jackson and host of english actors make this movie look genuine.
(4) Photography in particular in the Lalit mahal palace, mysore etc have been wonderful. The rich interiors and grandeure of the british era is well visualized. And next time's visit to Taj Hotel in Pasumalai, which happened to be the residence of the chairman of Madura coats, you may be in a better position to appreciate the building structures.
(5) The movie ends with happier note. There is NO sorrowful, weeping climax. Good.
(6) Today's crook's are amply displayed in the character of the person who acts as travel organizer. His reckless charging nature is a warning to all those who charge sky high price for the services rendered. But that is the fact. Hope thse guys change atleast after seeing this movie.
(6) Last but not the least: Atlast here is one movie where you donot have vadivelu jokes, no kuthu pattu, no vulgarity, no aruval, no rowdism etc. Watching this movie, you would probably walk out without any headache.


So, what are you waiting for. Just pull up your socks and watch this movie immediately. Watching it in Big Screen in theaters like Big Cinemas is really good.

Do post your comments, after watching this movie. I sure you would thank me. All the Best.

Note: Even if you donot have habit of watching movies, you may relax the rule and watch this movie. If there is a life, it is to be lived. Start up now.


Statutory warning: I did take my children for the movie. They say it is a 'Mokkai' (meaning boaring movie). So avoid young children.

Click here for Amy Jackson's Interview