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Madras (2014): Cast & Plot

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Madras is a 2014 action drama directed by Pa. Ranjith, starring Karthi as Kaali, Kalaiyarasan and Charles Vinoth. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes.

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Madras (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 36m (156 min)
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Madras About?

The premise of Madras without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This film offers a glimpse into the lives of residents in North Madras, exploring the complex political landscape within the area's slums. It highlights the cyclical nature of their struggles, despite politicians frequently making promises during election seasons. The story examines the everyday realities and persistent challenges faced by the community.

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Cast & crew

Madras Cast & Characters

Karthi leads the cast as Kaali, with Kalaiyarasan as Anbu and Charles Vinoth as Maari. Directed by Pa. Ranjith; 16 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Pa. Ranjith

More films directed by Pa. Ranjith: Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, Sarpatta Parambarai, Kaala and Kabali.

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Plot

Madras Plot Summary

What happens in Madras from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kaali is a hot-headed, hard-working man from a tight-knit community in North Chennai who loves football and keeps life balanced between his IT job and his friends in the aging housing blocks of Vyasarpadi. His closest ally is Anbu, a young political hopeful, and together they navigate the everyday tensions of a neighborhood where families, friends, and rival factions collide over a single, contested wall.

Full summary

The whole story of Madras, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Madras?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the short‑tempered working‑class protagonist who works at an IT company?

Details

Madras Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Naa Peru Shiva 2” and “马德拉斯”.

Also known as
  • Naa Peru Shiva 2
  • 马德拉斯

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FAQ

Madras FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Madras, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Madras?

Madras runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).

When was Madras released?

Madras was released on September 26, 2014.

Who directed Madras?

Madras was directed by Pa. Ranjith.

More films by Pa. Ranjith

Who is in the cast of Madras?

Madras stars Karthi as Kaali, Kalaiyarasan as Anbu and Charles Vinoth as Maari, among 16 credited actors.

Does Madras have a post-credit scene?

No. Madras has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Madras in?

The original language of Madras is Tamil.

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