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'''''Manmadan Ambu''''' ( |
'''''Manmadan Ambu''''' ({{lang-en|Cupid's Arrow}}<ref name=RF>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-manmadhan-ambu/20101126.htm |title=Manmadhan Ambu hits all the right notes |publisher=[[Rediff.com]] |date=2010-11-26 |accessdate=2012-01-24}}</ref>) is a 2010 [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[romantic comedy film]] directed by [[K. S. Ravikumar]].<ref>[http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=home.php Ayngaran International]. Ayngaran.com. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> Written by [[Kamal Haasan]], it stars himself alongside [[R. Madhavan]] and [[Trisha Krishnan]] in the lead roles,<ref>[http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14928918 Kamal Haasan's Yavarum Kaelir]. Sify.com (2010-01-26). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> while featuring [[Ramesh Arvind]], [[Sangeetha]], [[Manju Pillai]] and [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] among others in supporting roles. The film features music composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]], with several songs written and sung by Kamal Haasan himself, while Manush Nandan and Shan Mohammed made their debut as cinematographer and editor. |
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After significant pre-production which included rehearsals of the entire script before filming, the film was extensively shot across [[Europe]] and on a [[cruise ship]], whilst scenes were also canned across [[Chennai]] and [[Kodaikanal]].<ref name="sify.com">[http://sify.com/movies/manmadhan-ambu-audio-launch-on-vijay-tv-news-tamil-klpsI2jedbb.html Manmadhan Ambu audio launch on Vijay TV!]</ref> It was produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], ''Manmadan Ambu'' released worldwide on 23 December 2010. It was dubbed into [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] as ''Manmadha Banam'' and distributed by [[Gemini Film Circuit]]. Upon release, the film opened to mixed responses and had an average run at the box office. |
After significant pre-production which included rehearsals of the entire script before filming, the film was extensively shot across [[Europe]] and on a [[cruise ship]], whilst scenes were also canned across [[Chennai]] and [[Kodaikanal]].<ref name="sify.com">[http://sify.com/movies/manmadhan-ambu-audio-launch-on-vijay-tv-news-tamil-klpsI2jedbb.html Manmadhan Ambu audio launch on Vijay TV!]</ref> It was produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], ''Manmadan Ambu'' released worldwide on 23 December 2010. It was dubbed into [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] as ''Manmadha Banam'' and distributed by [[Gemini Film Circuit]]. Upon release, the film opened to mixed responses and had an average run at the box office. |
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==Production== |
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After ''[[Unnaipol Oruvan]]'', Kamal Haasan opted against reviving his home production ''Marmayogi'', and signed on for a film produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]. While the film went through months of pre-production, [[Trisha Krishnan]], in December 2009,<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/trisha-teams-kamal-next-movie-956 Trisha teams up with Kamal in next movie | Deccan Chronicle | 2009-12-24]. Deccan Chronicle (2009-12-24). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> and then [[R. Madhavan]], in February 2010, were added to the project,<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54743.html Madhavan in ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> with [[K. S. Ravikumar]] being chosen as the director. Though early indications suggested the film would be titled ''Yaavarum Kaelir''<ref name="indiaglitz1">[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53250.html Kamal’s next is ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> or ''Karunyam'',<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/55034.html Kamal’s next is not ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> the launch ceremony of the film, held on June 3, 2010, confirmed the title as ''Manmadan Ambu''.<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://sify.com/movies/kamals-manmadhan-ambu-launched-news-tamil-kkfq23hicia.html Kamal’s Manmadhan Ambu launched]. Sify.com (2010-06-03). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> During the launch, Kamal Haasan said that prior to the shoot [[rehearsal]]s were performed.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> |
After ''[[Unnaipol Oruvan]]'', Kamal Haasan opted against reviving his home production ''Marmayogi'', and signed on for a film produced by [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]]. While the film went through months of pre-production, [[Trisha Krishnan]], in December 2009,<ref>[http://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloids/trisha-teams-kamal-next-movie-956 Trisha teams up with Kamal in next movie | Deccan Chronicle | 2009-12-24]. Deccan Chronicle (2009-12-24). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> and then [[R. Madhavan]], in February 2010, were added to the project,<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/54743.html Madhavan in ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> with [[K. S. Ravikumar]] being chosen as the director. Though early indications suggested the film would be titled ''Yaavarum Kaelir''<ref name="indiaglitz1">[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53250.html Kamal’s next is ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> or ''Karunyam'',<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/55034.html Kamal’s next is not ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News]. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> the launch ceremony of the film, held on June 3, 2010, confirmed the title as ''Manmadan Ambu''.<ref name="autogenerated1">[http://sify.com/movies/kamals-manmadhan-ambu-launched-news-tamil-kkfq23hicia.html Kamal’s Manmadhan Ambu launched]. Sify.com (2010-06-03). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.</ref> During the launch, Kamal Haasan said that prior to the shoot [[rehearsal]]s were performed.<ref name="autogenerated1"/> Haasan, along with [[Crazy Mohan]], wrote the film's screenplay and dialogues.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/preview/11967.html | title=Manmadhan Ambu Preview | work=Indiaglitz | date=December 17, 2010 | accessdate=July 06, 2012}}</ref> |
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Shoots were subsequently held aboard on a [[cruise liner]] from [[Dubai]], and the film was shot across various regions of Europe including [[Paris]] and [[Marseille]] in [[France]], [[Barcelona]] in [[Spain]] and [[Rome]] and [[Venice]] in [[Italy]]. Parts of the film were also shot in [[Kodaikanal]] in [[South India]]; remaining portions were completed in [[Chennai]]. |
Shoots were subsequently held aboard on a [[cruise liner]] from [[Dubai]], and the film was shot across various regions of Europe including [[Paris]] and [[Marseille]] in [[France]], [[Barcelona]] in [[Spain]] and [[Rome]] and [[Venice]] in [[Italy]]. Parts of the film were also shot in [[Kodaikanal]] in [[South India]]; remaining portions were completed in [[Chennai]]. |
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| Manmadan Ambu | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | K. S. Ravikumar |
| Screenplay by | Kamal Haasan Crazy Mohan (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Udhayanidhi Stalin |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan R. Madhavan Trisha Krishnan Ramesh Aravind Sangeetha |
| Cinematography | Manush Nandan |
| Edited by | Shan Mohammed |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Red Giant Movies (worldwide) Sree Gokulam Films (Kerala)[1] Gemini Film Circuit (Andhra Pradesh) |
Release date |
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Running time | 152 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹50 crore (US$6.0 million)[2] |
Manmadan Ambu (English: Cupid's Arrow[3]) is a 2010 Tamil romantic comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar.[4] Written by Kamal Haasan, it stars himself alongside R. Madhavan and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles,[5] while featuring Ramesh Arvind, Sangeetha, Manju Pillai and Urvashi among others in supporting roles. The film features music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with several songs written and sung by Kamal Haasan himself, while Manush Nandan and Shan Mohammed made their debut as cinematographer and editor.
After significant pre-production which included rehearsals of the entire script before filming, the film was extensively shot across Europe and on a cruise ship, whilst scenes were also canned across Chennai and Kodaikanal.[6] It was produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, Manmadan Ambu released worldwide on 23 December 2010. It was dubbed into Telugu as Manmadha Banam and distributed by Gemini Film Circuit. Upon release, the film opened to mixed responses and had an average run at the box office.
Plot
Ambujakshi alias "Ambu" (Trisha), a film actress, arrives in Europe to spend the vacations with her friend Deepa (Sangeetha), a divorcee and her two children. While going in a taxi, Ambu recalls an early incident regarding her ex-boyfriend Madanagopal alias Madan (Madhavan), a wealthy entrepreneur: Three years ago, she was shooting for a film with actor Surya in a bright park and Madan was suspicious of her relationship with the actor. While returning, he however let Ambu drive his car. Madan advised Ambu to stop acting, but Ambu claimed it as her profession which she can't give up, leading to an argument that caused the car to crash near a rock. At the same time they blamed a small white car that just passed by, to be the reason for the crash. Unable to bear anymore arguments, Ambu broke her relationship with Madan and walked away.
Madan now suspects that Ambu may be having a relationship with her colleagues in the film industry. To end that, he hires detective Major Raja Mannar (Kamal Haasan) to follow her when she goes on a cruise for vacation in Barcelona. Mannar accepts, as he needs money to pay the hospital bills of his friend Rajan (Ramesh Arvind), who is afflicted with pailuse, and his wife Mallika (Urvashi). Contrary to Madan's suspicions, Ambu is loyal and virtuous; when Mannar reports this, Madan refuses to pay him as his suspicions were unfounded.
Disappointed, Mannar to save his dying friend Rajan fabricates a story and tells Madan that she is having a secret affair during her trip. In the process, he introduces himself as a tourist to Ambu, Deepa and Deepa's children, and becomes close to the group. While getting closer to Ambu, Mannar says to Madhan that Ambu is good but the other guy is bad, but Madhan does not want to hear that and eventually breaks up with Ambu. While recollecting his past as an Army officer, Mannar reveals that he lost his wife three years ago in a car accident. Ambujakshi realizes to her horror that the accident was caused by herself during the argument with Madan. Both of them decide to confront each other with the truth, but Ambu misunderstands Kurup (Kunchan) as Madhan's detective and slaps him and tells that she loves Mannar. Meanwhile Rajan should undergo an operation immediately after the chemotherapy to keep him alive. To make things worse Madan announces that he will visit them in person at Venice. Ultimately, Mannar and Deepa stage a plan with the help of Kurup to deceive Madhan for the final break-up with Ambu.
Madhan arrives at the place and some mix-ups and misunderstandings take place among the characters. Finally, Madhan realises that Ambu has fallen in love with Mannar and accepts it with a heavy heart. At the same time, Rajan recovers from cancer. The film ends as everyone returns to India on the cruise, with Madhan falling for Deepa.
Cast
- Kamal Haasan as Major. R. Mannar
- Trisha Krishnan as Ambujakshi
- Madhavan as Madanagopal
- Sangeetha as Deepa
- Ramesh Arvind as Rajan
- Urvasi as Mallika
- Kunchan as Kunju Kurup
- Manju Pillai as Manju Kurup
- Biriyaalayam Thurai as Thurai
- Usha Uthup as Indira (Madhan's Mother)
- Oviya as Sunanda
- Caroline as Juliet (Mannar's deceased wife)
- Aasish Mahesh as Viswanath Srinivasan
- Sriman as Madanagopal's friend
- Suriya in a guest appearance as himself
- K. S. Ravikumar in a guest appearance as himself
- Devi Sri Prasad in a cameo appearance
Production
After Unnaipol Oruvan, Kamal Haasan opted against reviving his home production Marmayogi, and signed on for a film produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin. While the film went through months of pre-production, Trisha Krishnan, in December 2009,[7] and then R. Madhavan, in February 2010, were added to the project,[8] with K. S. Ravikumar being chosen as the director. Though early indications suggested the film would be titled Yaavarum Kaelir[9] or Karunyam,[10] the launch ceremony of the film, held on June 3, 2010, confirmed the title as Manmadan Ambu.[11] During the launch, Kamal Haasan said that prior to the shoot rehearsals were performed.[11] Haasan, along with Crazy Mohan, wrote the film's screenplay and dialogues.[12]
Shoots were subsequently held aboard on a cruise liner from Dubai, and the film was shot across various regions of Europe including Paris and Marseille in France, Barcelona in Spain and Rome and Venice in Italy. Parts of the film were also shot in Kodaikanal in South India; remaining portions were completed in Chennai.
Release
Reception
Manmadhan Ambu received mixed reviews from critics. Behindwoods gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated "Overall, Manmadhan Ambu is an entertainer but in parts",[13] while Sify wrote "Manmadhan Ambu does impress but it lacks the punch to captivate the audiences".[14] Rediff gave 3 out of 5, claiming that "Manmadhan Ambu defies characterization as either a romantic film or a comedy, largely because the two don't mix."[3] Indiaglitz said, "Manmadhan Ambu may not be a Panchathanthiram or Dasavatharam, but a perfect holiday entertainer with Kamal stamp all over it."[15] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu stated that, "Sprinkled with humour, joy, love, sadness and sentiment with an undercurrent of jealousy running through it, MMA [Manmadhan Ambu] is a cocktail of emotions — tasty, but at times queer!"[16] NDTV resident editor T.S. Sudhir wrote, "Don't go expecting a Panchatantiram from the Kamal-KS Ravikumar combo, for you will be disappointed. MMA has starting trouble and one hour into the film, you are desperately waiting for the comic fireworks to start, given that the film has been marketed as a laugh riot. The riot, when it happens post the interval, leaves you with a feeling of being shortchanged." He further mentioned, "The problem with MMA is as much with Kamal as with the audience for you expect nothing short of brilliance from this Master of all trades. In MMA, Kamal has shot the Cupid's arrow (which is what Manmadhan Ambu means) rather lazily. Go without expecting a world record in archery!"[17]
Box office
Manmadhan Ambu grossed ₹4.62 crore (US$550,000) in Chennai alone over a period of 4 weeks. In UK, it grossed $77,360 and in Malaysia $653,942.[18] Sify declared the film as "average".[19]
Soundtrack
| Untitled | |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Behindwoods |   [20] |
| Rediff | [3] |
The film's music was scored by Devi Sri Prasad, after initially Shruti Hassan and later Thaman were reported to be the music composer.[21] The controversial song Kamal Kavidhai, had come under criticism due to lines about a woman's desire and for references to Hindu deities like Aranganathar and Sri Varalakshmi. Thus, producer Udhayanidhi Stalin opted to remove it from the film.[22]
All lyrics are written by Kamal Haasan, except where noted
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Dhagudu Dhattham" | Kamal Hassan | 4:57 | |
| 2. | "Who's The Hero" | Andrea Jeremiah | 4:26 | |
| 3. | "Neela Vaanam" | Kamal Hassan, Priya Himesh | 4:27 | |
| 4. | "Oyyale" | Viveka | Mukesh, Suchitra | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Kamal Kavidhai" | Kamal Hassan, Trisha Krishnan | 5:12 | |
| 6. | "Manmadan Ambu" | Devi Sri Prasad | 4:21 | |
| 7. | "Theme Music" | Instrumental | 1:49 |
Critical response
The album received average reviews from music critics. C. Karthik from Behindwoods rated the album 3/5 and quoted "Overall, DSP can be very proud of this album as he has deviated from his normal offerings. A westernised folk song, jazz, melodies, a poem and a kuthu...an album could not ask for more variety and DSP has delivered. Though the music gets a little heavy at times, he has Kamal, with his voice and lyrics, to save him. The new experiments shows his maturity and his intention for being innovative. With the movie's release soon, the songs must be playing non-stop on air."[20] Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff also gave the album 3/5 saying that "DSP has a reputation for sticking with his regulation format of tunes and here too, you can see it pop up at certain places but there's also a departure from the usual, mostly an influence of Haasan in both lyrics and music. Whatever the reason, the end result is an album that provides you a treat. Go for it."[3] Indiaglitz said "Overall, this film must have been a different experience for DSP who all along dwelled in fast rhythmic world. The whole album has an up market western jazz feel except for that one song. For a story that happens in Europe, DSP has done it right, we guess."[23]
Controversies
Though the Censor Board of India cleared the song Kamal Kavidhai penned by Kamal himself, it courted controversy after right wing groups protested against the lyrics of song as obscene. However the song made in to the movie but a short version with modified lyrics played in the background with the end credits.[22] There have also been several discussions as to how the picturization of Neela Vaanam (sung by Kamal Haasan himself) has been slightly inspired from official video of Coldplay's The Scientist. The whole song has been depicted in such a way so as to highlight the events that led to the death of Mannar's (Kamal's character) French wife Juliet, in reverse.[24]
References
- ^ "Gokulam Gopalan buys Manmadhan Ambu". Sify. 4 December 2010.
- ^ "Kerala / Kochi News : Grateful for the Kerala link: Kamal". The Hindu. 2010-12-19. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ^ a b c d "Manmadhan Ambu hits all the right notes". Rediff.com. 2010-11-26. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ^ Ayngaran International. Ayngaran.com. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ Kamal Haasan's Yavarum Kaelir. Sify.com (2010-01-26). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ Manmadhan Ambu audio launch on Vijay TV!
- ^ Trisha teams up with Kamal in next movie | Deccan Chronicle | 2009-12-24. Deccan Chronicle (2009-12-24). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ Madhavan in ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ Kamal’s next is ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ Kamal’s next is not ‘Yavarum Kelir’ – Tamil Movie News. IndiaGlitz. Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ a b Kamal’s Manmadhan Ambu launched. Sify.com (2010-06-03). Retrieved on 2010-11-03.
- ^ "Manmadhan Ambu Preview". Indiaglitz. December 17, 2010. Retrieved July 06, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Manmadhan Ambu movie review". Behindwoods. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "Manmadhan Ambu lacks the punch (Tamil Movie Review; Rating:***)". Sify. 25 December 2010.
- ^ Manmadhan Ambu Tamil Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes. IndiaGlitz (2010-12-23). Retrieved on 2012-05-05.
- ^ FEATURES / CINEMA PLUS : Cruising with Kamal. The Hindu (2010-12-26). Retrieved on 2012-05-05.
- ^ Movie Review: Kamal Hassan's Manmadhan Ambu. Movies.ndtv.com (2010-12-25). Retrieved on 2012-05-05.
- ^ "Manmadhan Ambu (2010)". Boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ^ Chennai Box Office - Jan 7 to 9. Sify.com (2011-01-13). Retrieved on 2012-05-05.
- ^ a b "MANMADHAN AMBU MUSIC REVIEW". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ^ Manmadhan Ambu Preview
- ^ a b "Kamal Haasan on Manmadhan Ambu controversy". NDTV. December 23, 2010.
- ^ "Manmadhan Ambu Music Review songs lyrics". IndiaGlitz. 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ^ "Look where Kamal Haasan copycatted Neela Vaanam song". January 12, 2011.