Ambuli

Ambuli (Tamil: அம்புலி) is a 2012 Tamil science-fiction thriller film directed by Hari Shankar and Hareesh Narayan, who earlier directed Orr Eravuu (2010). The film was made in stereoscopic format, making it the first 3-D film in Tamil cinema.

Times of India rated the movie 3.5/5 [8] and Behindwoods rated Ambuli 3/5 calling it between 'not bad' and 'good'

but when copared to a budget of 19.60 crores its worthless

Hari Shankar and Hareesh Narayan, who made their directorial debut with the horror film Orr Eravuu (2010), decided to shoot a mystery thriller based on folklore and superstition. In an interview they stated: "We have taken inspirations from folklore and Ambuli tells the story of a village which is soaked in superstitions. Ambuli means 'moon' and it is a moon light mystery".[2] The film was promoted as being the "first ever-stereoscopic 3D film in Tamil cinema".[3][4] The directors further disclosed that the plot revolved around "four youngsters who go in search of a story, the problems they face and how they overcome them", while clarifying that there was no villain in the film.[5] Newcomers R. Ajai, P. S. Srijith, Sanam and Jothisha Ammu were signed on to enact the lead roles,[6] while Gokulnath, best known from the reality-based dance competition Maanada Mayilada was selected to play the titular character. The filming began on 4 February 2011.[7] Vanessa Taylor, who has previously worked in Hollywood films including Harry Potter, worked as a DI Colorist in the film.

Just Before watched the movie in Sathyam Theater (Chennai). A very Good Attempt. Very interesting story flow is the Big plus of this movie. Songs are very Big minus of this movie. 3D is another plus. But comparing to the Hollywood standard, watching movie experience is pain full. Too much of 3D effects. Lot of powerful lights very near to our eye. Too much of fast moving objects very near to our eye. So it results headache and pain for me. i don't know these kind of movies needs any health measure before releasing the movies. Anyway,This is first attempt in Tamil cinema. Only negatives are songs and too much of "near to eye 3D effects". Other than this everything is OK for me.

My Final Verdict : Two thumps up. Please encourage this movie. Then only more standard movies will come after this.

My rating : 9/10

I saw Ambuli yesterday and Definitely I would recommend this movie to anyone.

This movie has its own elements which is a major plus point for this Movie. The storyline is something new to Tamil/Indian cinema(I don't want to discuss the story here).

Being it first digital 3D in Tamil, It has some far better Technical things in the movie. The very first 10 mins of the movie is very well made and the 3D effect is awesome. Screen play and Music are coping with genre of the movie. Photography is perfect(You can feel it especially in corn field's night scenes).

Special kudos to Art direction team. Excellent designing in corn fields,Village setup, Collage lab and library.

Star cast has done justification to their roles. Right from new faces to parthiban all are acted well.

First duet between lead stars is enjoyable but remaining songs are not that much impressive. unwanted songs placements(farewell and library songs) and romance scenes could have been avoided.

Overall, Its a brilliantly made adventurous thriller in a small budget.

Pros:Good 3D effects and Technical excellency Cons:unwanted songs

I would give it 8/10 for this movie.

Ambuli is an Excellent low budget movie (but going to be a block buster).

I have seen Avatar, Kungfu panda, Piranha, Adventures of Tin Tin and couple of movies in Stereo scope 3D in Chennai-India. Ambuli gave me a wonderful surprising depth in Stereo scope 3D. This is amazing that it came better than any of the mentioned English movies.

The Plot is very thriller, the way the story of Ambuli narrated is a perfect puzzle solving screenplay. There only one big star Parthiban is acted in this movie, others are not more familiar, but its perfect.

The movie could have skipped the songs, especially the final climax song (that's boring). But its not going to affect the movie anyway.

Overall I gave 10 for a Perfect and first 3D stereo movie in Tamil Film industry.

Actual rating 8/10 for the story... You'd think you're watching a tv serial coz the making is that awful . The main characters are bad in acting, the songs are really bad, the comedy scenes are cheesy, romance ? Yuck . But still i gave it 8 coz the story is insanely good. The Creature makeup and practical effects are good .. All this in 2012.. really appreciate the courage to make a film like this at that time... Tamil industry always makes me wonder "how in the world did they get the audacity to make experimental movies like this . Sci fi movies were a piece of cake for tamil industry and they'd make it in a low budget as well.. no matter if those movies are inspired or copied from hollywood movies , but the thought of trying to do something different and wanna make movies like hollywood ,deserves a loud applause..

Anyway i liked this movie.. if this movie was made with a better cast, better direction and a better budget, the movie would've been out of the world.. Loved the story..