Maadathy is a 2019 Indian-Tamil language folklore drama film written, directed and produced by Leena Manimekalai under the banner of Karuvachy films and co-produced by Piiyush Singh, Bhavana Goparaju, and Abinandhan Ramanujam.
The film stars Ajmina Kassim, Patrick Raj, Semmalar Annam and Arul Kumar in the lead roles.
The film was premiered at Busan International Film Festival 2019 and received a positive critical response. The film later got released in the OTT platform Neestream globally on 24, June 2021.
The film is set in the backdrop of a river which acts as a symbol of the oppressor and the oppressed.
Directed by – Leena Manimekalai
Written by – Rafiq Ismail
Screenplay by – Leena Manimekalai, Rafiq Ismail & Yavanika Sriram
Produced by – Leena Manimekalai
Starring – Ajmina Kassim, Patrick Raj, Semmalar Annam, Arul Kumar
Cinematography – Jeff Dolen, Karthik Muthukumar & Abinandhan Ramanujam
Edited by – Thangaraj Palanivel
Music by – Karthik Raja
Release dates – October 2019 (Busan International Film Festival) 24 June 2021 (India)
Running time – 90 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars