Nagaram Marupakkam (transl. The other side of the town) also known simply as Nagaram is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film co-produced written and directed by Sundar C., who himself plays the lead role.[1] Co-produced by his wife Khushbu, the film also stars Anuya Bhagvath and Vadivelu in pivotal roles and features music by Thaman.[2] Sundar's first directorial after four years, Nagaram released on 19 November 2010, it is based on the 1993 American film Carlito's Way. The film is very well known for comedy sequences and portrayal of the comic character "Style Pandi" by Vadivelu.[3]
Plot
Selvam (Sundar C.), a criminal, decides to turn a new life after coming out of jail. He lands a job in Hyderabad and falls in love with a dancer named Bharathi (Anuya Bhagvath). Eventually, his past catches up to him. How he gets out of the predicament forms the story.
Behindwoods wrote "Sundar has managed to pack a punch with the narrative style of the movie and the climax tugs at your heart. Besides, he has also diversified from his style of movie making to take up a serious subject of friendship and betrayal. On the whole, but for a few glitches here and there, Nagaram is not bad a watch."[5]Sify wrote "It is engrossing and moves like a thriller, with rapid twists and turns leading to a stunning climax".[6]Nowrunning wrote "Despite such flaws "Nagaram" works because of its racy script and neat execution."[7]
