Vamsam


Vamsam is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film, starring debutante Arulnidhi and Sunaina in lead roles. The film is produced by Arulnidhi's father and M. Karunanidhi's youngest son, M. K. Thamizharasu, and features Jayaprakash, Ganja Karuppu, Kishore, Anupama Kumar among others in supporting roles. The film was released on 13 August 2010 to positive reviews and became a profitable venture at the box-office.

Plot

A woman keeps her son away from the ancestral rivalry of two families in the village. However, after an unforeseen incident, he takes it upon himself to punish his enemies.

Cast

  • Arulnidhi as Anbarasu - Malarkodi's husband.
  • Sunaina as Malarkodi - Anbarasu's wife.
  • Jayaprakash as Seenikannu Thevar
  • Ganja Karuppu as Sombhu Mani
  • Kishore as Rowdi Rathinam thevar
  • Anupama Kumar as Meenakshi
  • Myna Nandhini as Sarasu
  • Hello Kandasamy

    Production

Arulnidhi's cousin Udhayanidhi Stalin was initially offered a lead role in the film however he turned down the opportunity fearing he would not suit the role.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack contains six songs composed by Taj Noor, an assistant of A. R. Rahman who made his debut as composer with this film. Directors Sasikumar and Samuthirakani made their debut as playback singers with this film.

Reception

Behindwoods wrote "Pandiraj is successful in showcasing the life of a community in its various facets which could be interesting to some. He has fused realism and cinematic elements in the right proportion and has sliced his way through the path less trodden with considerable aplomb this time also." Rediff wrote "Vamsam is an intriguing tale of the clash of clans, but it suffers from overkill."