http://www.elite-vision.com/Kamaraj.aspx



Special Features
Enhanced Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound
English Subtitles
All regions, NTSC color
Interactive Menu

This DVD is similar to Ayngaran DVDs, which is not surprising considering it was authored at Prasad. The print is in good shape, with good colors and very little dirt. If you watch the DVD, don't panic when the opening is beat up, since that is actual file footage. Detail in general is somewhat lacking, particularly in the wider shots. I don't recall seeing any edge enhancement or compression artifacts. The video is ~2.35:1 anamorphic, progressively encoded.

Sound is "enhanced" 5.1, since the original was mono. There is even a text screen when you start the disc that says it is enhanced. Given that this was a relatively low budget film, the sound is a little distorted at times, but is usually pretty clear. Subtitle translations are about the same quality as on Ayngaran DVDs.

The only extras are previews for Karakattakaran, Amaithipadai, and Meera.

I will post a review of the film later.

Sorry for not doing it earlier, but here are some thoughts on the film.

While it is an admirable effort to make a film on Kamaraj, this film is hampered by a poor scope. The film focuses almost solely on Kamaraj himself when it should have also depicted the impact his policies had on the people. Unfortunately we get very little of that, and the film is underwhelming. Those who know about Kamaraj and Indian history will be able to fill in the gaps, but to me it felt like the film went from episode to episode in his life without delving below the surface. A biopic on a figure like him deserves a bigger budget and a more prestigious release.

Richard Madhuram's performance (voice dubbed by M.S. Bhaskar) is very good, and he is confident in the title role. The film is solely on his shoulders.

Kamaraj is not a great film, and its limited scope is disappointing, but it is worth seeing.

Kamaraj will be released in English on Aug 15th.

http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/English/2005/08kamaraj.asp

DragunR2 mentioned this correctly. For those who dont know atleast some history behind Kamaraj, it will be bit confusing to see the movie, but for those who know atleast a little, it is a good movie.

There were few scenes which made me cry [mostly scenes where they show Kamaraj's simplicity, hard to imagine such a leader these days] and few scenes which made me anger [specially Indra Gandhi's part].

A must see for those who want to know the history a little bit. Great performance by Richard Maduram. Hard to believe that he is a custom's officer in Chennai Air Port. His acting is a very great + point for the movie.

This is a very good film - i would recommend anyone intersted in films about indian leader to check it out .

Though as a "film" it could have been shot better (felt drama like), the subject matter is so engrossing and the actor so convincing that it makes you forget you are watching a 'flawed' film. The DVD is good ( better than your average indian DVD )

I am not so sure about the english translation ( Kamaraj had a unique southern tamil accent , that will fall through )

Kamaraj – this is what a politician should be or atleast strive to be, forever in-debt for his educational policies

Wow, that is sad. RIP.

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tami ... 23622.html

Now GKM’s life on celluloid
IndiaGlitz [Monday, July 10, 2006]

Remember director Balakrishnan? He was the director of the much-acclaimed film Kamaraj - The King Maker. The movie starred Richard Madhuram as Kamaraj, the most revered national leader from Tamil Nadu.

It was even dubbed and released in English and screened in various film festivals. Thanks to the good support that he received for his movie on Kamaraj, Balakrishnan is all geared to do a movie that chronicles the events in the life of another popular Congress leader, G K Moopanar.

Considered a close aide of former Chief Minister Kamaraj, Moopanar came close to becoming the Prime Minister of the nation a few years ago.

Balakrishnan had been to Moopanar's native and met his friends, relatives and is planning a movie on his personal and political life.

Search for the star cast is on for the movie.

Sources say, Balakrishnan is keen on not to make any compromise and give events as it happened in the life of Moopanar without any imagination.

The million dollar question is that whether the movie will spark any controversy with several contemporaries of Moopanar still alive and active in politics?