Last updated: 8 May 2026


Tamil · Action, Comedy
2h 22m · 6 Sept 2013
Music: Vijay Antony | DOP: Richard M. Nathan | Writer: Sundar C, Venkat Raghavan
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Madha Gaja Raja is a Tamil action-comedy film centered around the protagonist, played by Vishal Krishna, who embarks on a mission filled with humor, romance, and action sequences. The story weaves through his encounters with various characters, including comedic relief by Santhanam and a romantic subplot involving Anjali. The narrative balances moments of lightheartedness with intense action, culminating in a resolution that ties together the hero's journey and his relationships.
Madha Gaja Raja offers a mix of action and comedy typical of director Sundar C's style, with a screenplay that attempts to balance humor and thrills. The first half is paced moderately, focusing on character introductions and setting up the comedic tone, though some scenes tend to drag due to repetitive jokes. The second half picks up with more action-oriented sequences, but the screenplay suffers from predictability and lacks depth, which affects audience engagement.
The music by Vijay Antony includes a few catchy songs that fit the film’s commercial template, though none stand out as memorable hits. The background score supports the mood adequately but does not elevate the overall cinematic experience. Cinematography by Richard M. Nathan captures the action scenes well but offers nothing particularly innovative.
Overall, the film delivers what fans of the genre might expect but falls short of being a standout due to its formulaic approach and inconsistent pacing. The blend of comedy and action works intermittently, and while the performances add some charm, the narrative and technical aspects remain average.
Vishal Krishna: Energetic and suited for the action-comedy genre, though limited by the weak script.
Santhanam: Provides comic relief with his usual style, but the humor is repetitive.
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar: Brief role with limited scope to showcase talent.
Anjali: Adequate as the romantic interest, but underwritten.
Sonu Sood: Effective as the antagonist, adding intensity to the conflict.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Sundar C delivers a typical commercial entertainer with a focus on action and comedy. While the direction keeps the film moving, it lacks innovation and fails to elevate the weak screenplay and predictable plot.
| Source | Rating |
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| 2.75 / 5 | |
| 2.50 / 5 |
Our Rating
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally found Madha Gaja Raja to be an average entertainer with a few laughs and decent action sequences. The film was noted for its predictable storyline and inconsistent humor, though Vishal's performance and Santhanam's comedy were appreciated. The music and technical aspects received moderate praise but did not stand out.
Final Box-Office Result
Madha Gaja Raja released on 6 September 2013 (2013).
Madha Gaja Raja is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Madha Gaja Raja OTT release date not announced yet.
Madha Gaja Raja directed by Sundar C. Produced by Saran, Akkineni Manohar Prasad, Akkineni Anand Prasad.
Madha Gaja Raja stars Vishal Krishna, Santhanam, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Anjali, Sonu Sood.
Tollybo rates Madha Gaja Raja 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Madha Gaja Raja composed by Vijay Antony.
Madha Gaja Raja — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 142 minutes, Language: Tamil.