Amarkalam (Eng: First Class) is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic action gangster film written and directed by Saran and produced by V. Sudhir Kumar for the banner Venkateswaralayam.
The film featured Ajith, making it his 25th film and Shalini in the lead roles with Raghuvaran, Raadhika and Nassar in other pivotal roles. The film opened in August 1999 to positive reviews from critics and became a Blockbuster at the box office.
Vasu (Ajith) is a ruthless hooligan who lives in a cinema theater owned by Vinu Chakravarthy. He had a tortured childhood and wastes his days by drinking, fighting, and sleeping.
Directed by – Saran
Produced by – V. Satya Narayana, V. Sudhir Kumar & V. Sumanth Kumar
Written by – Saran
Starring – Ajith, Shalini, Raghuvaran, Raadhika, Nassar
Music by – Bharadwaj
Cinematography – A. Venkatesh
Edited by – Suresh Urs
Production – Venkateswaralayam
Release date – 13 August 1999
Running time – 155 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
