Madras

Madras

Directed by Pa. Ranjith

Produced by Studio Green

2014156 min7.8 / 10

A gritty, socially conscious drama that examines the cyclical exploitation and stagnation of slum life in Chennai through the lens of local politics and broken promises.

A portrayal of the lives of the people living in North Madras, focusing on the politics inside the slums and how their plight remains the same, despite the political class luring them constantly during elections.

Questions people ask

  • Is Madras sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Madras end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Madras violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Madras scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Madras easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Madras

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Madras

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Madras, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Madras, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Madras, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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