Vamsam (transl. Lineage) 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.[1]

Vamsam
Movie Poster
Tamilவம்சம்
Directed byPandiraj
Written byPandiraj
Produced byM. K. Thamizharasu
Starring
CinematographyMahesh Muthuswami
Edited byYogabhaskar
Music byTaj Noor
Production
company
Moghana Movies
Release date
  • 13 August 2010 (2010-08-13)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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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

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Production

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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.[2]

Soundtrack

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Vamsam
Soundtrack album to Vamsam by
Released23 June 2010
Recorded2010–2011
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length23:01
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music
ProducerTaj Noor
Taj Noor chronology
Vamsam
(2010)
Eththan
(2011)

Soundtrack contains six songs composed by Taj Noor, an assistant of A. R. Rahman who made his debut as composer with this film.[3] Directors Sasikumar and Samuthirakani made their debut as playback singers with this film.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Mannaadhi Mannaru"VaaliManicka Vinayagam, Velmurugan, Pandiraj6:31
2."Marudhani Poovapole"Na. MuthukumarMukesh Mohamed, Surmukhi Raman4:56
3."En Nenje"Na. MuthukumarTaj Noor, Priyadharshini, Ananthu4:54
4."Usure"EknathSurmukhi Raman1:59
5."Suvadu Suvadu"PandirajSasikumar, Pandiraj, Samuthirakani4:51
6."Marudhani Poovumele"Na. MuthukumarChinmayi, M. K. Balaji4:51
Total length:23:01

Reception

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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."[4] Rediff wrote "Vamsam is an intriguing tale of the clash of clans, but it suffers from overkill."[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Friday Fury- August 13". Sify. 13 August 2010. Archived from the original on 16 August 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  2. ^ "Udhayanidhi was the first choice for Vamsam". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Taj Noor - Tamil Cinema Director Interview - Taj Noor | Vamsam | A.R.Rahman | Pandi Raj | Maruthani - Behindwoods.com". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  4. ^ "VAMSAM REVIEW - TAMIL MOVIE VAMSAM REVIEW". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Vamsam suffers from overkill". Rediff. Archived from the original on 7 July 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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