| Gambeeram | |
| Director: | Suresh |
| Starring: | Sarath Kumar Laila Pranathi Vadivelu Tanikella Bharani |
| Producer: | S. S. Durai Raj |
| Music: | Mani Sharma |
| Editing: | V. T. Vijayan |
| Cinematography: | Y. N. Murali |
| Studio: | Mass Movie Mekker |
| Runtime: | 160 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
| Budget: | 3 crore[1] |
Gambeeram is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Suresh, starring Sarath Kumar, Laila, Vadivelu, Pranathi and Tanikella Bharani.
Soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma and lyrics were written by Pa. Vijay and Kabilan.[2]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Naanaga Naan" | Kabilan | |
| 2 | "Oru Chinna Vennila" | Kalpana Raghavendar | |
| 3 | "Kannin Maniye" | P. Vijay | |
| 4 | "Sembaruthipoove" | Srinivas, Ganga | |
| 5 | "Sambalkadu" | Sangeetha |
The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Indiaglitz wrote, "Sarath seems to have worked well in terms of shaping his physique for the role. Some of his utterances at politicians seem pre-conceived. Laila plays a police constable. She takes care of Sarath Kumar's daughter and appears in a couple of songs. Vadivelu evokes laughter at places. Thanikala Bharani, a Tollywood comedian is introduced as villain in the movie. Kanal Kannan's stunts, Y N Murali's cinematography and V T Vijayan's editing add strength to the film.".[3]
Sify wrote, "It is an out and out Sarath Kumar film as he dominates the film till the end. In action scenes he flexes his muscles and fights with a new villain Jasper (who is 165 kg!), and looks awesome. Laila has nothing much to do other than speak in her shrieky dubbed voice and sing duets with the hero. New girl Pranathi is promising, while Vadivelu's comedy does an interesting sideshow as a dumb cop. Suresh tries to make a racy cop story, which lacks a strong screenplay. The music of Mani Sharma is nothing great.".[4]
Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, ""Gambeeram" offers a solid role for Sarathkumar. With commendable underplay and agile action Sarath does justice to the job on hand. Laila's scared, vulnerable look suits her to perfection. And debutant Pranathi's sparkling eyes help her make an impression as Sarath's wife Saroja. This is another comedy track in which Vadivelu evokes some healthy laughter. The new `villain' Thanikala Bharani and that hulk of a fighter (Jasper) are just stereotypes. Manisharma's re-recording has never believed in mellowed sound. True to its name, "Gambeeram" looks majestic, dignified and commanding in every frame.".[5]
Cinesouth wrote "The story doesn’t sem to proceed towards a fixed destination. Villains come and go in bits and pieces. This has lessened the involvement in the film. And, since these villains are committing their atrocities on characters that the audience is not familiar with, the impact is lost".[6]
Chennai Online wrote "It must be admitted that with his well-toned physique, Sharat Kumar does cut a handsome figure as the hardened cop. Pranathi's (from Malayalam films) natural sweet disposition impresses, she playing the ACP's wife. Laila gives more comic relief than Vadivelu as the timid constable holding a torch for the ACP. The final twist in the tale is appreciable".[7]