Madirasi is a 2012 Malayalam action comedy film directed by Shaji Kailas, starring Jayaram, Meera Nandan, Meghana Raj, Kalabhavan Mani, Tini Tom, John Vijay, and Kailash.^[1] 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.

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 brand new cycle. He is drawn into a vicious circle when he goes probing the disappearance of Johny, a police constable.

• Jayaram as Chandran Pillai
• Meera Nandan as Bhama
• Meghana Raj as Maya
• Kalabhavan Mani as Koshy
• Tini Tom as Jayapalan
• John Vijay as Devaram, Superintendent of Police
• 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 Aschenkeeri
• Santhosh as Udumpi Mani
• Manju Sajish

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.^[2] "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.^[3]

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.

The film was panned by critics. Unni R Nair, in his review for Kerala9.com, rated the film 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."^[4] Veeyen of Nowrunning.com gave a 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. "^[5] 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."^[6]

The film has one song composed by the composer duo Satish Sujith. The lyrics are by Mohan Udhinoor.

• Madirasi at IMDb

Link to the video of the sound track on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjn9xvQDH3U