Evocative and provocative, this masterfully crafted relationship drama tells the story of a series of comic events that occur when Nalla Sivam (Kamal Haasan) a wise-cracking, handicapped communist and Anbarasu (R. Madhavan), an arrogant young advertisement filmmaker who favors capitalism meet. They get stuck with each other on their problem-filled trip from Bhubaneswar to Chennai, giving them a unique opportunity to explore each other's belief system. Themes such as globalization, financial disparity and compassion in present-day India are explored around the two protagonists, while they also find how deeply interconnected their lives are.
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Kiran Rathod, R Madhavan
Crew: Sundar C (Director), Arthur Wilson (Director of Photography), Vidyasagar (Music Director)
Rating: U (India)
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Release Dates: 15 Jan 2003 (India)
Did you know? The titular song was initially written to be sung in a third person tone and thus Kamal Haasan was reluctant to do perform the track to avoid his character being reflected in the song. Subsequently after being convinced by Vidyasagar, he agreed to render the version. Read More
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as Nallasivam
as Balasaraswathi/Bala
as Anbarasu
Supporting Actor
Supporting Actor
Supporting Actor
as Anbarasu's Dad
Supporting Actor
as Kandasamy Padayachi
Supporting Actor
Supporting Actor
as Kandasamy Padayachi's Right Hand
Supporting Actress
Supporting Actress
Supporting Actor
Direction
Director
Production
Production Company
Distribution
Distributor
Writers
Screenplay Writer
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Lyricist
Art
Art Director
Costume and Wardrobe
Costume Designer
Editorial
Editor
Stunts
Stunt Director
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Telugu
Colour Info:
Color
Sound Mix:
DTS
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Movie Connection(s):
Dubbed from: Anbe Sivam (Tamil)
Goofs:
Continuity
When Kamal shows the phone to Madhavan when he comes to the hotel, he holds the phone upside down. In the next shot (from backside), Kamal holds it the right way up.
When Kamal shows the phone to Madhavan when he comes to the hotel, he holds the phone upside down. In the next shot (from backside), Kamal holds it the right way up.
Trivia:
The titular song was initially written to be sung in a third person tone and thus Kamal Haasan was reluctant to do perform the track to avoid his character being reflected in the song. Subsequently after being convinced by Vidyasagar, he agreed to render the version.
After finishing the script, Kamal Haasan approached Priyadarshan to direct the film. Pre-production work commenced; but after some differences of opinion between the director and the actor; Priyadarshan opted out of the project before the first schedule. Following this sudden setback which led to the whole crew being put off their schedules, the producers after convincing Kamal Haasan, quickly roped in Sundar C to direct the film.
It was screened at the 2003 International Film Festival of India.
The movie is closely based on the Hollywood movie 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'.
The film is shown to be based on Kamal Haasan's personal views on Communism, atheism and altruism.
After finishing the script, Kamal Haasan approached Priyadarshan to direct the film. Pre-production work commenced; but after some differences of opinion between the director and the actor; Priyadarshan opted out of the project before the first schedule. Following this sudden setback which led to the whole crew being put off their schedules, the producers after convincing Kamal Haasan, quickly roped in Sundar C to direct the film.
It was screened at the 2003 International Film Festival of India.
The movie is closely based on the Hollywood movie 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'.
The film is shown to be based on Kamal Haasan's personal views on Communism, atheism and altruism.
