Madambi

2008·Movie
2h 25min
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Madambi fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6
  • Violence6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Feudal Lord

In a village named Ilavattam there lives a man by the name of Gopalakrishna Pillai. He is a man with diverse qualities. Basically he is a moneylender, but not the avaricious kind. He lends money at very low interest-rates but makes it a point to get his money back on the date agreed upon. The story takes a turn when a bank, named Grand Bank opens up in the village, offering to give out loans at very low interest. The manager of the bank is a young lady named Jayalakshmi. She has made her entry into the village with a very definite purpose. All this, plus the very different kind of bonding between Gopalakrishna Pillai and his mother, form the plot, which develops towards a very interesting climax.
Village LifeFinancial DisputesFamily BondsSocial CommentaryRural DramaMoney LendingBank CompetitionMoral DilemmasMalayalam Cinema

Crew

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Madambi

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Where can I stream Madambi legally?

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Is Madambi worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Madambi?

2 h 25 min

Madambi runs 2 h 25 min.

Was Madambi a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$2 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Madambi in?

Malayalam

It was made in Malayalam. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Madambi?

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