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5/10
Acham Enbathu Madamaiyada -Is confusion!
binnyraj14 November 2016
After a long wait ,I was so excited to watch this film in theater. I was so confident GVM would give a real Bang.But all was shattered. First AR.Rahman...This man is a Life saver for any producer or director. He has saved 70% of the movie. Camera and the complete technicians have done their role perfectly. The only problem was the script and execution which obviously the Director plays.When all the movie lovers hated Nadunisi Naigal ...I enjoyed the movie's execution and so many new experiments which was attempted by GVM. I do not want to pull out the reasons why I felt so bad about the movie because each individual has their own interpretation of what the movie is all about. Please do not confuse between reality and fantasy. For a simple example when Manjima and STR sister say that they are gonna start a Duo Script Writer company...I was really shocked and thrilled to hear that...This one thing could have been the back bone of the story ...but GVM did not build it. Never mind...I was disappointed.
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6/10
Ending was the worst!
tanmoydrox6 June 2019
The movie stays thrilling till almost the end. The ending was illogical and commercial. Seemed like the writer himself didn't find any solution to the problem he showed in the movie and then decides to give it a happy ending by any means.

The only reason you should watch the movie is the soothing music of A. R. Rahman.
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6/10
This film is definitely not to the usual Gautham Menon standards but it is watchable for its kind
kumarankulam4 April 2021
Gautham Vasudev Menon and Silambarasan reunite in Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada after their successful collaboration in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa. Unlike their previous romantic drama, Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada is a much more action-oriented film. The film initially starts as a soft romantic drama and later, turns into a full-fledged action thriller with the focus on elevating Silambarasan's mass hero image. As usual, Gautham Menon had well-established the characters and their backstories without much entering into complicated flashbacks. Unfortunately, the story and the screenplay seem to be a little bit messed after the interval because of the confusing twists that happen after it. This is why the twists and turns don't work much in the film. Even the climax is pure let down because it lacks logic. The film is not to the Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya standards. Gautham Menon seems to have blend in the romantic drama genre and the action thriller genre in the same film which is probably why the film doesn't work much. Even Manjima Mohan's backstory seems to be too stretched in the climax which is one of the reasons for keeping us away from the film. Even with these flaws, Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada is watchable for Simbu and Manjima's fresh pairing. They are both performing within their space and it's quite natural too. On the other side, A. R. Rahman had scored a much memorable and loveable album. His background score works much in the film's favor. Overall, this film is definitely not to the usual Gautham Menon standards but it is watchable for its kind.
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7/10
Excellent thrills and music run of the mill early 2000s story with classic Gautham touches
stylegamer29 December 2016
First of all, as a reviewer , i am from the Minnale generation and everyone knows what a huge hit that movies was back in 2001 which propelled gautham menon to the list of A list directors. Over the years Menon has went on to do multiple stories each with its own distinct plot but driven by his classic crime - love plots after the success of his second film "Khakka Khakka" while introducing new plot driven presentations for each subsequent movie.

You find yourself in an action film complete with corrupt cops and cold-blooded killers. The action which is plot driven rather than stunt driven is intense enough, with a series of close call events betrayal and other action genre elements. In some levels the movie reminds one of Menon's "Khakka Khakka" and "Vinnai thandi varuvaya" movies. The female lead Manjima Mohan is surprisingly good for her debut performance with her Reema Sen like acting style and by far the best of all female leads in Menon's movies

However the strongest aspect of the movie which is plot driven scenes does not come without flaws. At times logic takes a backseat with obviously glaring plot holes. The villains had always been at the forefront in all Gautham movies , however in this one they seem to lack the finesse of Pandiya character from Khakka Khakka or Amudhan from Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. However this can be justified as the villain is from north India and exhibits characteristics different from Tamil villains and this is not a full fledged crime themed movie like "Khakka Khakka". Daniel Balaji who played the main villain in Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu plays a minor villain role. It will have been better if he had a full fledged role.

The performance of Simbu, as usual the happy go lucky hero persona, at times seem to be inconsistent especially in the second half but the action plot will quickly distract the viewer from any fault finding.Unlike the director's earlier movies , the romance - crime integration flows in a straight plot rather than alternating between flashbacks as in his earlier movies.

As usual the finesse of AR Rahman's music can be seen here both int he songs and background tracks and he has taken the gautham - menon combo to a new level while retaining the usual feel of their earlier musical collaboration.

Although the film brings nothing new in terms of story other than the usual run of the mill stuff seen in other Tamil movies like "Arima Nambi or Thadayara Thakka , the simple plot driven execution and nuances of romance incorporated into the action scenes is somewhat better done than in other movies and carries the classic Gautham Menon touches. However one cant help having the nostalgic feeling and a story or plot that looks and feels like the early 2000s menon movie.

Overall watchable for the thrills , music and plot.
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4/10
A below average movie..
therkr805 February 2017
Warning: Spoilers
The film what was promoted as a bike journey kind of movie was nothing but same old love-Villain-Fight-Ends well kind of movie. The loosely written screen play starts from love genre to bike journey to action genre. But miserably fails in all three. A young man falls in with a girl, starts a long trip in bike with her only to end up in an accident and what follows the accident is rest of the film. Even though the story line have lot of possibilities for great action sequences, the director gives us just a few clichéd scenes which were far from satisfactory. SImbu comes in all sizes, thanks to the long years of shooting. Unlike Gautham's other heroines Manjima is an average pick. AR Rahman is the prime reason for watching the movie. Songs are great. Picturised well. It's time to think Gautham Vasudev Menon. Your magic is waning.
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10/10
Simbu has shown his top form.
dawodsha12 November 2016
Simbu is at his best form in this movie.

I think he can be called Super Star of 21st century in Kollywood.

AR Rahman music was super fantastic.

the screen dialogue was very good it was totally new dialogues.

the movie was combination of Action, Romance and Thrilling it was super awesome and also very exciting.

this film is a true comeback for Simbu.

I hope this movie will make a blockbuster.

everyone in this film was playing their role fantastically.

lastly The movie was very entertaining.
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4/10
Romantic cum Disappointing cum Funny aka thriller
nandha01601 December 2016
Expected a better from GVM after a long time since "Ennai Arindhal" . Seriously these days directors are taking viewers for a ride. First kindly forget math and IPC rules and at times physics too, while watching the movie.

How many bullets can a gun hold at a time? Seems Simbu fires bullet as and when he wish from the gun. Come on man Seriously???

Absolutely Illogical , a girl who doesn't even know his name, willing to come a road trip, come on.

Simbu shoots n number of people without any issue and yet escapes and neat. Indian police are not top notch I agree, but still, they aren't that stupid man.

BIGGEST JOKE OF THE MOVIE, SIMBU CLEARING UPSC CIVIL SERVICES EXAM, AND BECOMING IPS. LMAO.

Come on man you people are bullshitting the exam as if it is a school exam..

Bottomline: Achcham Yenbathu Madamayada. But do scare to watch this film.
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8/10
Inspired from Godfather - Well inspired..!
nragul21 November 2016
It has been a long wait ever since the release of single song "Thalli pogathey", ironically, the movie release took a long time.

But its worth the wait.

A typical GVM start to the movie with mature parents, loving sister and a gorgeous heroine to fall in love for - Manjima Mohan

A special mention for that fabulous bike song - Showkali, most of the guys would have booked a Royal Enfield as soon as they got out of the movie.

Such was the presentation and passion expressed.

With romance and song filling the first half, the movie turns into a thriller with some strange situations encompassing a common man.

A colorful first half followed by a contrasting dark second half.

The thrill element was presented beautifully as you will never know what is going to come next.

Unlike usual GVM movies, this movie has got some logical setbacks in the name of "commercial" element. This might give out some mixed reactions. Nonetheless, the movie overall will be a good watch.

Verdict: Go for it...
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2/10
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (2016)
santhosh-1029022 March 2018
The movie was not good. Songs and BGM in the movie was superb. But there is no interesting part in the movie. The movie was very boring. The fight scenes in the movie was good.
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10/10
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada is Blockbuster
sanjivanu19 August 2022
Movie is fantastic. STR is good actor. STR climax scene gorgeous and awesome. Manjima Mohan act as a heroine it's really Appreciatable. STR is Tamilnadu Allu Arjun. He is doing Style and Dance like Allu Arjun.
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8/10
My opinion.
surendarca5 July 2022
1st off, I love the writing of this story. GVM is a real awesome writer and director. Man i just don't know but i love this movie very much though some of friends didn't like it. Then comes the cast. Casting STR is one among the best thing for this movie. He totally nailed his character. Then the supporting actors and Manjima Mohan, everyone did a great job alongside. The 1st half was going really good, with all the romance and stuff. You like a girl, then you know talking to her and all those stuffs. Then the 2nd half. Filled with action yet still carries the aspect of romance. A perfect written and executed film. The screenplay was awesome. The music part. Man I shouldn't even talk about it. ARR literally scores everywhere. The songs, the bg score, the way he fits in the music in the movie. Just a must watch suggestion from my side.
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