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{{Infobox film | name = Madirasi | image = Madirashi Movie Poster.jpg | alt = | caption = | director = Shaji Kailas | producer = Jagadeesh Chandran,<br>Impresario | writer = Rajesh Jayaraman | starring = Jayaram<br>Kalabhavan Mani<br>Meera Nandan<br>Meghana Raj | music = Satish Sujit | cinematography = Shaji Kumar | editing = Don Max | studio = Kichu Films,<br>Impresario Motion Pictures | distributor = Kichu Films,<br>KNM Films Release | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2012|12|7}} | runtime = | country = India | language = Malayalam | budget = }} '''''Madirasi''''' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam action comedy film directed by Shaji Kailas, starring Jayaram, Meera Nandan, Kalabhavan Mani, Meghana Raj, Tini Tom, John Vijay, and Kailash.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-four-malayalam-films-open-today/20121207.htm | title=Four Malayalam releases this Friday! | publisher=Rediff | date=7 December 2012 | first=Vijay | last=G | accessdate=19 September 2020}}</ref> 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.
==Plot== The film tells the story of Chandran Pillai, a widower from a village in Kerala. Bhama, 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 his son a bicycle. He is drawn into a vicious circle when he goes probing the disappearance of Johny, a police constable.
==Cast== * Jayaram as Chandran Pillai * Kalabhavan Mani as Constable Johny * John Vijay as SP Devaram IPS * Tini Tom as Jayapalan * Meera Nandan as Bhama * Meghana Raj as Maya * Kailash as Jayakrishnan * Kochu Preman as Nambeeshan * Aishwarya as Ragini, Devaram's wife * Alphonsa as Mallika * Janardhanan as Kurup * Sreelatha Namboothiri as Lakshmi, Chandran's mother * Sunil Sukhada as Stephen Tharakan, Church Father * Sasi Kalinga as Olimpian * Bheeman Raghu as Achenkeeri * Santhosh as Udumpi Mani * Manju Sajish
==Production== After 21 years, Jayaram and Shaji Kailas finally collaborated on a movie. The last time they were seen together was for ''Kilukkampetty'' released in 1991.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130126150408/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88801.html "Madhirasi for this week"]</ref> "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.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130126080743/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-09/news-and-interviews/32604174_1_shaji-kailas-simhasanam-madirasi "Jayaram and Shaji Kailas team up again"]</ref>
==Release== The film, initially planned to be released in October, was announced for a 23 November release. It was again postponed to 7 December due to theater strike.
===Critical response=== The film was panned by critics. Unni R Nair, in his review for Kerala9.com, rated the film {{Rating|1.5|5}} 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."<ref>[http://kerala9.com/news/madirasi-malayalam-movie-review/ "Madirasi Malayalam Movie Review"]</ref> Veeyen of Nowrunning.com gave a {{Rating|1|5}} 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. "<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/10954/malayalam/madirashi/4010/review.htm "Madirasi Review"]</ref> 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."<ref>[http://theaterbalcony.com/Movie-detail/madirasi-malayalam-movie-review/ "Madirasi Malayalam Review"]</ref>
==Soundtrack== {{Infobox album | name = Madirasi | type = soundtrack | artist = Satish Sujith | cover = | released = 2012 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = | label = | producer = Jagadeesh Chandran & Impresario Motion Pictures | prev_title = Ashtagandham | prev_year = 2012 | year = 2012 }} The film has one song composed by the composer duo Satish Sujith. The lyrics are by Mohan Udhinoor.
{{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Artist(s) | title1 = Maaripoonkuyile | extra1 = Manjari | length1 = 4:15 }}
==References== <references />
==External links== * {{IMDb title|2779664|Madirasi}}
Link to the video of the sound track on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjn9xvQDH3U {{Shaji Kailas}} Category:2012 films Category:Indian action comedy films Category:2012 action comedy films Category:2012 Malayalam-language films Category:2012 Indian films Category:2012 comedy films Category:Films shot in Coimbatore Category:Films directed by Shaji Kailas