Madura Raja

Madura Raja

Year: 2019

Runtime: 150 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Vysakh

Echo Score: 64
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A village is plagued by an illegal alcohol distiller whose actions cause widespread suffering. Hope arises when the residents turn to Raja, a charismatic and influential figure known for his generosity and strength. He agrees to confront the distiller and restore peace, embarking on a journey that tests his resolve and challenges his sense of justice.

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Timeline & Setting – Madura Raja (2019)

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Time period

Present-day

The story takes place in contemporary times, chiefly on the island with a political-criminal power struggle. It references a deadly incident from 25 years earlier that set the stage for today’s conflicts. The plot unfolds through elections, arrests, murders, and a climactic confrontation.

Location

Pambinthuruthu

Pambinthuruthu is a remote island village where V.R. Nadesan operates an illegal liquor ring under the guise of a glass bottle factory. The island hosts a school and a hospital run as part of Nadesan’s empire, which he uses to launder money and mask darker crimes. A bar in front of the school and the local community’s reliance on Nadesan’s charities create a precarious social climate that Raja must overturn.

🏝 Island 🏭 Illegal liquor hub 🏥 Charity Hospital 🏫 School

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Main Characters – Madura Raja (2019)

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Madhura Raja (Mammootty)

A fearless leader who returns to confront Nadesan’s criminal empire. He blends street-smarts with political savvy to mobilize support and defeat the tyrant, aiming to protect victims rather than let injustice prevail. His arc moves from insurgent resistance to a strategic, elected-leader role.

🛡️ Protector 🗳️ Politician ⚔️ Warrior

Chinnan (Jai Sampath)

Adoptive brother to Madhura Raja, he is loyal and impulsive, whose arrest signals the depth of the island’s law-and-order tensions. His attack on police and subsequent death at Nadesan’s hands becomes a catalyst for Raja’s revenge-fueled campaign.

🛡️ Loyal 🔥 Impulsive

V. R. Nadesan

The principal antagonist who hides his illegal liquor and organ-trade operations behind charitable fronts. He wields wealth and influence to crush opposition and maintain control over the island.

💰 Rich 🧭 Power

City Police Commissioner Rajendra Babu (Siddique)

A reform-minded authority who collaborates with Raja to curb corruption and suspend a rogue CI. His experience grants legitimacy to Raja’s methods and signals a turning point in law enforcement.

🛡️ Protector 🧭 Reformist

Lissy (Anna Reshma Rajan)

A nurse who helps expose the journalist’s investigation into the organ-trade scheme. Her courage under pressure highlights the human cost of Nadesan’s crimes and her death marks a pivotal moment in the struggle.

❤️ Brave 🕊️ Ally

Madhavan Nair (Nedumudi Venu)

The patriarch who built the family empire that funds the island’s illicit operations through ostensibly charitable enterprises. His machinations drive the conflict and reveal the depth of corruption behind public-facing benevolence.

💰 Powerful 🧭 Opportunist

Krishnan Nair (Vijayaraghavan)

An ally who joins the investigators but faces false charges as a victim of the corrupt system. His involvement underscores the risk faced by reformers in the fight against Nadesan’s network.

🤝 Ally 🧠 Strategist

V. R. Nadesan’s CI David

A corrupt police officer aligned with Nadesan, enforcing wrongful charges to protect the criminal network. His actions illustrate the depth of complicity within law enforcement.

🤝 Corrupt ⚖️ Obstacle

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Major Themes – Madura Raja (2019)

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🗳️ Power Politics

Nadesan exploits philanthropy and public goodwill to cement his hold on power, while Raja uses political strategy to challenge him. The film examines how money and influence can disguise corruption as charity. The battle between the two men shows how elections can be influenced by perception as much as by law.

🗡️ Vengeance Justice

Raja’s pursuit of retribution against Nadesan is personal and intense, culminating in a vigilante-style clash. The deaths of Chinna and Lissy intensify the sense of moral cost in the fight. The story explores whether justice can be served through force or if the cycle of violence must end.

💊 Organ Trade

The hospital fronts a criminal organ trade that prey on vulnerable donors under the guise of free medical camps. A murdered journalist nearly exposed the scheme, driving Raja to dismantle Nadesan’s network. The truth about the hospital’s charity work is revealed as the core of the villain’s wealth and power.

Last Updated: November 22, 2025 at 15:48

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