| Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Written by | Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| Produced by | Venkat Somasundaram Reshma Ghatala |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dan Macarthur Additional Cinematography: Dani Raymond Theni Eswar |
| Edited by | Anthony |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Ayngaran International |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (transl. Fear is Foolishness) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic action thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Silambarasan and Manjima Mohan (in her Tamil debut), while Baba Sehgal plays the role of a corrupt cop. The film revolves around a youngster who embarks on a road trip with his lady-love during which he meets with an accident which causes things to get out of control.
Principal photography commenced in November 2013,[1] however, in June 2014, filming schedules were postponed until Menon completed his other project Yennai Arindhaal (2015) with Ajith Kumar.[2] Filming recommenced on 21 February 2015, majority of shooting was done in Chennai, India. The film features film score and soundtrack album composed by A. R. Rahman, with lyrics by Thamarai. It was simultaneously made in Telugu as Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo with Naga Chaitanya replacing Silambarasan and Manjima Mohan in the same role.[3] This film's title is based on a song from Mannathi Mannan (1960).[4]
- ^ "Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai : Simbu Gautham Movie Titled". The Cine News. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (17 February 2015). "'I am dying to work with Ajith again". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ Srinivasan, Latha (23 November 2015). "Some thought I was fat, wondered why Gautham Menon signed me, says 'Oru Vadakkan Selfie' actress Manjima Mohan". DNA India. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
- ^ "Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada trailer: Simbu-Gautham Menon film is already a winner". 23 October 2016.