Maha Maha
| Maha Maha | |
|---|---|
 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Mathivanan Sakthivel |
| Written by | Mathivanan Sakthivel |
| Screenplay by | Mathivanan Sakthivel |
| Produced by | Sakthi Screens |
| Starring | Mathivanan Sakthivel Melissa |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Pavalar Shiva |
Release date |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Maha Maha (English: Great Great) is a 2015 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film written and directed by Mathivanan Sakthivel. The film stars Mathivanan Sakthivel and Melissa in the lead roles, while Indira, Nizhalgal Ravi, Anupama Kumar and Meera Krishnan play supporting roles. The film features music composed by Pavalar Shiva, and editing by Suresh Urs.[1]
The film was predominantly filmed in Australia with a local Australian cast. The film released on 6 March 2015 in Tamil Nadu, Australia and England.[2]
Cast
- Mathivanan Sakthivel as Vijay Sankaran
- Melissa as Emily Anderson
- Indira as Anushri
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Dr. Mohan
- Anupama Kumar as Aunty
- Meera Krishnan
- Charmili as Sujatha
- Danny Elayoubi as John Watson
- Marion Fernandez as Dr. Maya Charles
- Sasitharan Sakthivel as Avi
- Charlotte Wood as Emily's mother
- Nick Gottum as Emily's father
Production
The film is produced by Sakthi Screens and it was written and directed by Mathivanan Sakthivel.[1] Mathivanan did a short course in film making at the Australian Film Base in Sydney before production of this film.[3] The film was predominantly filmed in Australia in a small country town Taralga.[3][4]
Music
The film has three tracks composed by Pavalar Shiva, who is Ilayaraja's brother's (Pavalar Varadarajan's) son.[3]
The audio was released by Ilayaraja.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ennavo" | Prashanthini, Nivas K. Prasanna | 5:31 |
| 2. | "Agaramodu" | Prashanthini, Valla | 5:04 |
| 3. | "Maha Maha Theme" | Pavalar Shiva | 2:19 |
| Total length: | 12:54 | ||
The Hindu reported that there are only three tracks in the album, all of which are pleasing to the ears. "Ennavo Pannuthe" is sung by Nivas K. Prasanna and Prashanthini, while "Agaramodu Lagaram" is sung by Prashanthini, Priya and Vallavan. Pavalar Siva's rendition of the title number "Maha Maha" is good.[1]
Critical reception
Kungumam review said that the movie does not have much commercial element, however the director has done a fast pace screenplay for which he needs to be congratulated.[6]
Maalai Malar review reported that Mathivanan has done what is required for his role and Melissa has fulfilled the job that is given to her. The review also praised the director for using the Australian actors properly. The review highlighted that the screen play is bit slow for a crime thriller.[7]
References
- ^ a b c Kumar, S. R. Ashok (1 March 2014). "Audio Beat: Maha Maha - Tale with twists". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "காதலும் த்ரில்லரும் கலந்த தமிழ் திரைப்படம் "மகா மகா" (வீடியோ இணைப்பு) | NTamil.com". www.ntamil.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
- ^ a b c Raghavan, Nikhil (10 February 2014). "Shotcuts: Romantic thriller filmed Down Under". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Sun, The Indian (7 April 2015). "Tamil romantic thriller wraps up Sydney shoot".
- ^ "ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் தயாரிக்கப்படும் 'மகாமகா' திரைப்படம் | NTamil.com". Archived from the original on 30 August 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "மகா மகா - Kungumam Tamil Weekly Magazine". kungumam.co.in.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News | Kollywood News | Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar".