Madharaasi

Storyline

Madharaasi tells the story of Raghu (Sivakarthikeyan), a simple man who witnesses a powerful crime syndicate’s brutal act, only to be hunted down by their leader (Vidyut Jammwal). With his life torn apart, Raghu chooses to rise above fear, transforming from a victim into a fighter. Alongside Malathy (Rukmini Vasanth), his source of strength, and with the guidance of a determined STF officer (Biju Menon), he takes the battle back to the villains. What begins as a personal struggle soon turns into a fight for justice, where Raghu must sacrifice everything to protect the innocent. Madharaasi is a gripping action thriller filled with emotion, courage, and mass moments that showcase the extraordinary strength hidden in an ordinary man.

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A son for justice… Born for mass

Trivia

• Madharaasi marks the first collaboration between Sivakarthikeyan and director A. R. Murugadoss.
• Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal makes a powerful comeback to Tamil cinema as the main antagonist.
• The film was shot across Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangkok, with large-scale stunt sequences choreographed by international stunt teams.
• Sivakarthikeyan underwent intense physical training for the action sequences, marking his transformation into a full-fledged action hero.

Goofs

• In an early teaser, Sivakarthikeyan’s character is seen holding a revolver, but in the next shot, it suddenly changes to a pistol.
• A minor continuity error shows Rukmini Vasanth’s dress changing shade between two connected scenes.

Quotes

• Raghu (Sivakarthikeyan): “Naan odi ponaen… aana ippo odi varuven da, adhuvum sethanam oda!”
• Villain (Vidyut Jammwal): “Unnaku bayam dhan saavi… naan andha saaviya thirandhavan.”

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• The opening credits roll against red and black visuals, symbolizing blood and fire, with intense background score by Anirudh.
• Sivakarthikeyan’s name appears last in the main credits with the title card flashing “The Real Madharaasi”.

Connections

• The film draws thematic parallels to Murugadoss’ earlier works like Thuppakki and Kaththi, with strong social justice undertones.
• The narrative style pays homage to Shankar’s vigilante-driven dramas, mixing mass elements with emotion.

Soundtracks

• Soundtracks Music by Anirudh Ravichander
• “Madharaasi Mass” – High-energy kuthu intro song for Sivakarthikeyan.
• “Uyirae Nee” – Romantic melody featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Rukmini Vasanth.
• “Vetri Nadhi” – Motivational track symbolizing Raghu’s transformation.
• “Villain Anthem” – Dark, heavy-beat theme for Vidyut Jammwal’s character.
• “Neruppu Suriyan” – Climax montage song blending folk beats and orchestral drama.