Gambeeram
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Directed by | Suresh |
Written by | Suresh |
Produced by | S. S. Durai Raj |
Starring | Sarath Kumar Laila Pranathi |
Cinematography | Y. N. Murali |
Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
Music by | Mani Sharma |
Production company | Mass Movie Mekker |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Budget | ₹3 crore[1] |
Gambeeram (transl. Bravery) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Suresh, starring Sarath Kumar and Laila.
Cast
- Sarath Kumar as ACP Muthusamy IPS
- Laila as Vijayalakshmi
- Pranathi as Saroja, Muthusamy's first wife and adult Krithika
- Vadivelu as Oomathurai P.C.
- Tanikella Bharani as Rajendran
- Jasper as Nagga
- Manikka Vinayagam as Mani Bharathi
- Sethu Vinayagam as Rich businessman
- Pandu as Rajendran's assistant
- Thalapathy Dinesh
- Singamuthu as Police officer
- Baby Monica as Krithika, Muthusamy's daughter
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma and lyrics were written by Pa. Vijay and Kabilan.[2]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
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1 | "Naanaga Naan" | Sujatha, Vijay Yesudas | Kabilan |
2 | "Oru Chinna Vennila" | Kalpana Raghavendar | |
3 | "Kannin Maniye" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam Vaishali unnikrishnan | P. Vijay |
4 | "Sembaruthipoove" | Srinivas, Ganga | |
5 | "Sambalkadu" | Sangeetha |
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Indiaglitz wrote, "Sarath seems to have worked well in terms of shaping his physique for the role. Some of his utterances at politicians seem pre-conceived. Laila plays a police constable. She takes care of Sarath Kumar's daughter and appears in a couple of songs. Vadivelu evokes laughter at places. Thanikala Bharani, a Tollywood comedian is introduced as villain in the movie. Kanal Kannan's stunts, Y N Murali's cinematography and V T Vijayan's editing add strength to the film.".[3]
Sify wrote, "It is an out and out Sarath Kumar film as he dominates the film till the end. In action scenes he flexes his muscles and fights with a new villain Jasper (who is 165 kg!), and looks awesome. Laila has nothing much to do other than speak in her shrieky dubbed voice and sing duets with the hero. New girl Pranathi is promising, while Vadivelu's comedy does an interesting sideshow as a dumb cop. Suresh tries to make a racy cop story, which lacks a strong screenplay. The music of Mani Sharma is nothing great.".[4]
Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, ""Gambeeram" offers a solid role for Sarathkumar. With commendable underplay and agile action Sarath does justice to the job on hand. Laila's scared, vulnerable look suits her to perfection. And debutant Pranathi's sparkling eyes help her make an impression as Sarath's wife Saroja. This is another comedy track in which Vadivelu evokes some healthy laughter. The new `villain' Thanikala Bharani and that hulk of a fighter (Jasper) are just stereotypes. Manisharma's re-recording has never believed in mellowed sound. True to its name, "Gambeeram" looks majestic, dignified and commanding in every frame.".[5]
References
- ^ Gambeeram budget was 3 crore
- ^ "Gambeeram Tamil Movie High Quality mp3 Songs Listen and Download Music By Mani Sharma StarMusiQ.com". Archived from the original on 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Movie Reviews | Tamil Movie Trailers - IndiaGlitz Tamil". Archived from the original on 24 October 2004.
- ^ "Movie Review : Gambeeram". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 April 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "The Hindu : Gambeeram". Archived from the original on 3 July 2004.