Marina
Ambikapathy lands in Chennai with many aspirations. He becomes a peddler on Marina beach, which is his home with friends and well-wishers. He faces many hurdles but manages to work towards his goals.
Directed by Pandiraj · Comedy · Drama · 135 min · 2012
Trailer
Director
Pandiraj
Writer
Pandiraj
Studio
Pasanga Productions
Release
03 Feb 2012
Runtime
135 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Full Plot
A young orphan, Ambikapathy, escapes his abusive uncle to start a new life at Marina Beach in Chennai. He earns money by selling water packets and chickpeas, earning the respect of other beach workers with his calm demeanor. Despite struggling financially, Ambikapathy dreams of education and begins secretly studying at night. His determination inspires others, including a group of street children who are cared for by an old man and postman.
Cast & Characters
Thamizh
Ambikapathy
Pakkada Pandi
Kailasam
Gautham Purushoth
Sevelappan
A. Govindamoorthy
the postman
Jithan Mohan
Annamma
Jaya Shri
the old man
Sundararajan
the singer
Attakathi Arumugham
Did You Know?
Pandiraj has directed 10 films in our catalog, including Pasanga 2, Kadaikutty Singam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sivakarthikeyan appears in 22 films in our catalog, including Ethir Neechal, Madharaasi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Like Pandiraj's debut film Pasanga, Marina too revolves around children.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Marina holds 5.5/10 on IMDb (515 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (5.5/10 on IMDb (515 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marina's IMDb rating?+
Marina has a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb from 515 votes.
Is Marina good? What are critics saying?+
Marina holds 5.5/10 on IMDb (515 votes).
How long is Marina?+
Marina has a runtime of 135 min.
Who directed Marina?+
Marina was directed by Pandiraj.
Where can I watch Marina?+
Marina is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Marina received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its engaging screenplay and witty dialogue, while others found it dull. The film was deemed worth watching by one reviewer, who noted its similarities to Pandiraj's previous work. However, another critic described it as boring, highlighting a divide in opinions about the movie's quality.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
