Subramaniyapuram is the latest addition to the retro genre of Tamil cinema. The entire movie unfolds in early 1980s and revolves around a group of friends from Subramaniyapuram, a locality in Madurai.
Sasi Kumar, a former associate of directors Bala and Ameer, is producing and directing the movie besides playing a prominent role. Jay, who shot to fame with Chennai 600028 plays the lead role, while Ganja Karuppu and director Samuthirakani play pivotal roles.Tollywood actress Swathi is the heroine.
Says Sasi Kumar, ‘what love can do to a group of friends is the crux of the story. The sets have been carefully erected to suit the 1980s. I am confident that Subramaniyapuram will be a movie to reckon with’.
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