Kama Of Kingstone

Banner: Company Productions

Story, screenplay, dialogues, direction and production: M.Shashikumar

Music: James Vasantham

Cinematography: S.R.Kathir

P.R.O.: V.K.Sundar

Cast: Jai, Swathi, Kanja Karuppu, M.Sasikumar, Samuthirakanni

Subramaniapuram is a film about the goons whose photos we see in our daily papers. But what is their background forms the crux of this film. Five unemployed youth Jay, Shashikumar, Kanga Karuppu, Visithiran and Mari creates nuisance and gets arrested by the police only to be left off later on the intervention of the local political big wig. Jai falls in love with Swathi, heiress of a local bigwig. Since the local politician does not get the post of district secretary, he becomes frustrated. Samuthirakkani, the brother of this politician plans to revenge his brother's rival. He approaches Jay and his colleagues. He offers them a handsome amount to murder his prominent enemy in politics; if they do it, he promises to also bail them out from police custody. The group murders the rival. But the cunning politician fails to keep his word and the friends are imprisoned. They are aroused with anger but in vain. In the prison they get friendly with another gangster who gives them another assignment to murder. They come out and an also try to kill Samuthirakkani who fooled them. But mean while Samuthirakkani murders Jay who was in love with his niece Swathi. Jai's friend Shashikumar avenges his friend's death by killing Samuthirakkani. Shashikumar is hacked to death by another group. The film begins in 1980s and spreads over the period of 25 years.Jai, Shashikumar and Kanga Karuppu have lived the characters in the backdrop of 80s.The romantic scenes of Jai and Swathi will really attract the young audiences. Shashikumar who has also directed this film has also excelled in his acting especially in the scenes where he murders the Jai's murderer. His emotions have really worked well. Kanga Karuppu has really advanced in his acting and is bound to go places. 'Kangalirandaal' in James Vasanthan's music is a classic and mesmerizing number.

Director Shashikumar has proved that he is the disciple of Ameer and Bala.

On the whole Subramaniapuram is worthwhile to watch as it takes you down to the memory line.