A film set in 1940s India, during the country's struggle for independence. The young daughter of an English governor falls in love with a local Indian boy.
Madrasapattinam (2010) Online
After the death of her husband, Amy Smith, an elderly English woman, decides to return to India to search for her long lost lover and to return a necklace she was given. Through memory flashbacks we see how Amy as a young girl first arrived in Madrasapattinam, India in 1945 to join her father who was the governor of the city. Through some events of fate she meets Paritihi, a young Indian boy. Amy, feeling drawn towards Paritihi and intrigued by Indian culture, asks him to be her guide around the town and to show him the ways of his country. Soon a tender romance develops between them. However, Amy is too be married to officer Robert Ellis, a cruel man appointed by her father, forcing Amy and Paritihi to fight for their love.
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Arya | - | Parithi (as Aarya) | |
Carole Trangmar-Palmer | - | Amy Wilkinson 'Duraiyamma' | |
Amy Jackson | - | Amy | |
Cochin Hanifa | - | Nambi | |
Alexx O'Nell | - | Robert Ellis | |
Mike Parish | - | The Rev M. Smith | |
Jack James | - | Governor | |
Nassar | - | Ayyakannu (as Nasser) | |
M.S. Bhaskar | - | Poor Villager | |
Azhagam Perumal | - | Respected Villager (as Alagam Perumal) | |
Bala Singh | - | Villager | |
Omar Lateef | - | Kabir | |
Kishore Kumar Mr. | - | Renga | |
Appukutty | - | Lazy man | |
Sathish | - | Pachai (as Satish) |
Director Vijay approached Amy for the role without knowing that she had sent her photo for the auditions. They came to know about this only after their meet in London.
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