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Madrasapattinam

IMDb7.9/10

A film set in 1940s India, during the country's struggle for independence. The young daughter of an English governor falls in love with a local Indian boy.

Directed by A.L. Vijay · Drama · History · Romance · 165 min · 2010

Director

A.L. Vijay

Writer

Vijay

Studio

AGS Entertainment

Release

09 Jul 2010

Runtime

165 min

Genres

Drama, History, Romance

Full Plot

An elderly English woman named Amy Wilkinson travels to Madras with her granddaughter in search of a man named Ilamparithi, who she last saw 60 years ago. She wants to return a thali belonging to his mother, which he gave her as a symbol of their connection. As they navigate the city, Amy recalls her past encounters with Parithi and the events that led him to challenge British officials. Her search becomes a journey through time and memory.

Cast & Characters

Arya

Ilamparithi aka Parithi

Arya

OA

Older Amy Wilkinson

Carole Trangmar-Palmer

Amy Jackson

Amy Wilkinson / 'Durai Amma' (voiceover by Andrea Jeremiah)

Amy Jackson
A

Ayyakanu

Nassar
RE

Robert Ellis

Alexx O'Nell

C

Catherine

Lisa Lazarus

V

Vengappan

M. S. Bhaskar
D

Duraisamy

Bala Singh
K

Kabir

Omar Lateef

K

Karna

N. L. Srinivasan

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Did You Know?

A. L. Vijay has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Thalaivaa, Thaandavam.

Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02

Arya appears in 29 films in our catalog, including Ullam Ketkumae, Irandam Ulagam.

Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02

1 at the Chennai box office.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03

Critical Assessment

IMDb
7.9/10

Madrasapattinam holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (2,974 votes).

Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.

Ratings as of August 2, 2026

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AI Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madrasapattinam's IMDb rating?+

Madrasapattinam has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 2,974 votes.

Is Madrasapattinam good? What are critics saying?+

Madrasapattinam holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (2,974 votes).

How long is Madrasapattinam?+

Madrasapattinam has a runtime of 165 min.

Who directed Madrasapattinam?+

Madrasapattinam was directed by A.L. Vijay.

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