Madirasi

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Madirasi
Madirashi Movie Poster.jpg
Directed by Shaji Kailas
Written byRajesh Jayaraman
Produced byJagadeesh Chandran,
Impresario
Starring Jayaram,
Meera Nandan
Meghana Raj
Kalabhavan Mani
Cinematography Shaji Kumar
Edited by Don Max
Music by Satish Sujit
Production
companies
Kichu Films,
Impresario Motion Pictures
Distributed byKichu Films,
KNM Films Release
Release date
  • 7 December 2012 (2012-12-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Madirasi is a 2012 Malayalam action comedy film directed by Shaji Kailas and starring Jayaram, Meera Nandan, Meghana Raj, Kalabhavan Mani, Tini Tom, John Vijay and Kailash. [1] The film is based on a series of true incidents that took place in the city of Madras, known in Malayalam as "Madirasi". Madirasi is however described as a part of Coimbatore in the film.

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Plot

The film tells the story of Chandran Pillai, a widower from a village in Kerala. Bhama, who is a teacher, wants to marry Chandran Pillai and be a mother to his son, whom she likes a lot. The story begins with a Delhi-based young journalist named Jayakrishnan getting kidnapped. In the meantime, Chandran Pillai travels to Madirasi, to buy for his son a brand new cycle. There he is drawn into a very vicious circle when he goes probing the disappearance of Johny, a police constable.

Cast

Production

After 21 years, Jayaram and Shaji Kailas finally collaborated on a movie. The last time they were seen together was for the movie Kilukkampetty released in 1991. [2] "Jayaram and I have been discussing to do a movie for four to five years. When I did the script for Madirasi, I thought Jayaram was the apt person to essay the role," says Shaji. [3]

Release

The film, initially planned to be released in October, was then announced to have a 23 November release. The film was again postponed to 7 December and the reason for the delay was the theater strike.

Critical response

The film was panned by critics. Unni R Nair, in his review for Kerala9.com, rated the film Star full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg and said, "Shaji Kailas seems to have lost his touch. His last film, Simhasanam, was a let down. Now his latest, Madirashi, seems to re-iterate this fact. The film is a mess and disappoints you beyond all limits." [4] Veeyen of Nowrunning.com gave a Star full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg rating and said, "I had always felt that Shaji Kailas needed to rediscover himself. But now, after Madirasi, I have serious doubts about the reinvention idea. " [5] Theaterbalcony.com gave a 49% rating and said, "There is nothing which will amuse us in Madirasi, be it some genuine laugh, story, or performances." [6]

Soundtrack

Madirasi
Soundtrack album by
Satish Sujith
Released2012
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Producer Jagadeesh Chandran & Impresario Motion Pictures
Satish Sujith chronology
Ashtagandham
(2012)
Madirasi
(2012)

The film has one song composed by the composer duo Satish Sujith. The lyrics are by Mohan Udhinoor.

Track listing
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Maaripoonkuyile" Manjari 4:15

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References

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  2. "Madhirasi for this week"
  3. "Jayaram and Shaji Kailas team up again"
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  5. "Madirasi Review"
  6. "Madirasi Malayalam Review"

Link to the video of the sound track on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjn9xvQDH3U