Talented Malayalam actor Shane Nigam makes his transition to Tamil cinema with a film that is high on noise decibel. Like many other rustic fables, Madraskaaran (the man from Madras) assumes that all non-citified folks speak at the top of their voice as though everyone is deaf. The noise pollution is meant to add to the ongoing drama. What it does in Madraskaaran is to partially conceal its writing frailties.
Once we cross the basic premise—a guy hits a pregnant woman while driving—there is nothing much to be said except to fuel the feud that ensues. Writer-director Vaali Mohan Das trudges through the din of mob fury with little control over the hectic activity. While the jostle and shove of angry mobsters is a highlight, most of the fighting and screaming have more bark than any real bite.
Calamitously, the narrative doesn’t allow Sathya (Shane Nigam) and...
Once we cross the basic premise—a guy hits a pregnant woman while driving—there is nothing much to be said except to fuel the feud that ensues. Writer-director Vaali Mohan Das trudges through the din of mob fury with little control over the hectic activity. While the jostle and shove of angry mobsters is a highlight, most of the fighting and screaming have more bark than any real bite.
Calamitously, the narrative doesn’t allow Sathya (Shane Nigam) and...
- 2/15/2025
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Madraskaaran, Shane Nigam, Tamil drama (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Shane Nigam, the Mollywood star, made his Kollywood debut as the lead in the film Madraskaaran. Unfortunately, the film’s performance at the box office was lackluster. In less than a month since its theatrical release, the film is set to make its Ott debut. It had a prime release timing, hitting theaters during the Pongal season, but still struggled to make an impact.
Plot
The story follows an average, everyday individual who becomes the target of mysterious assassins sent by a powerful man with a personal vendetta. The protagonist must uncover the reason behind these attacks to protect his family and end the threat.
Cast and Crew
Written and directed by Vaali Mohan Das, the film features Shane Nigam, Niharika Konidela, Karunas, Aishwarya Dutta, Geetha Kailasam, Kalaiyarasan, and others in the cast. Prasanna S. Kumar handles the cinematography, with music composed...
Shane Nigam, the Mollywood star, made his Kollywood debut as the lead in the film Madraskaaran. Unfortunately, the film’s performance at the box office was lackluster. In less than a month since its theatrical release, the film is set to make its Ott debut. It had a prime release timing, hitting theaters during the Pongal season, but still struggled to make an impact.
Plot
The story follows an average, everyday individual who becomes the target of mysterious assassins sent by a powerful man with a personal vendetta. The protagonist must uncover the reason behind these attacks to protect his family and end the threat.
Cast and Crew
Written and directed by Vaali Mohan Das, the film features Shane Nigam, Niharika Konidela, Karunas, Aishwarya Dutta, Geetha Kailasam, Kalaiyarasan, and others in the cast. Prasanna S. Kumar handles the cinematography, with music composed...
- 1/29/2025
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
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