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Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (எம். குமரன் சன் ஆஃப் மகாலட்சுமி), 2004 Tamil sports drama by Mohan Raja, remake of Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, starring Jayam Ravi, Asin, Nadhiya, Prakash Raj; kickboxer reconciles with estranged father in Malaysia.", "snippet": "M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (எம். குமரன் சன் ஆஃப் மகாலட்சுமி), 2004 Tamil sports drama by Mohan Raja, remake of Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi, starring Jayam Ravi, Asin, Nadhiya, Prakash Raj; kickboxer reconciles with estranged father in Malaysia.", "node": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.indian-cinema.tamil-films-of-the-2000s.tamil-films-of-the-early-2000s", "markdown": "# M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (எம். குமரன் தா/பெ மகாலஷ்மி)\n\n**M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi** (Tamil: எம். குமரன் சன் ஆஃப் மகாலட்சுமி) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film directed by [Mohan Raja](https://www.edgepedia.org/mohan-raja), starring Ravi Mohan (credited as Jayam Ravi), Asin, Nadhiya, and [Prakash Raj](https://www.edgepedia.org/prakash-raj), with Vivek and Subbaraju in supporting roles. It is a remake of the Telugu film *Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi*, and its score and soundtrack were composed by [Srikanth Deva](https://www.edgepedia.org/srikanth-deva).[1](https://www.famousfix.com/topic/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi) • [2](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/M_Kumaran_Son_of_Mahalakshmi?id=45A8FFDD8C9B8EB0MV) The film was released in India on October 1, 2004, runs 166 minutes, and was produced by Editor Mohan under Jayam Company.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/)\n\n| Key fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Release | October 1, 2004 (India); Tamil language; 166 minutes[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/) |\n| Director and writers | Mohan Raja (director and writer), with Viji as co-writer[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/) |\n| Lead cast | Jayam Ravi as Kumaran, Asin as Malabar, Nadhiya as Mahalakshmi, Prakash Raj as Eshwar[4](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi) |\n| Source | Remake of the Telugu film *Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi*[5](https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi.html) |\n| Music | Srikanth Deva[5](https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi.html) |\n| Reception | IMDb 7.2/10 from about 1,900 users; Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer 81%[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/) • [6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi) |\n| Awards | 2 wins and 3 nominations, including Creative Awards for Best Actor and Best Music Director (2004)[7](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/m-kumaran-so-mahalakshmi/2030031687/) |\n\n## Spoilers\n\n### Plot\n\nKumaran's life centers on his mother Mahalakshmi, who is separated from her husband Eshwar. Kumaran is passionate about kickboxing and shares a close relationship with his mother, who trains and encourages him to become a national kickboxing champion. He falls in love with Malabar, a Tamil-speaking girl from Malaysia. After Mahalakshmi dies of a heart attack, her deathbed request sends Kumaran to Malaysia to meet his estranged father, a kickboxing champion who has settled there with a new family.[5](https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi.html) • [8](https://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews2/mksm_rev.html)\n\nKumaran joins his father's kickboxing academy, and friction follows as Eshwar favors his protégé Anand, whom he trains for the championship. When Anand betrays Eshwar and joins a rival team, Eshwar trains Kumaran against him. Kumaran wins the kickboxing championship, helps his half-sister with her romance, and the film closes with him seeing a final apparition of his mother looking at him proudly and waving goodbye.[7](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/m-kumaran-so-mahalakshmi/2030031687/)\n\n## Cast and production\n\nRavi Mohan plays the title role under his screen name Jayam Ravi, in his second film after his 2003 debut in *Jayam*, which was also directed by Mohan Raja and produced by Editor Mohan.[9](https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/ravi-mohans-jayam-and-m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-re-releases-824451) Asin played Malabar, a role that marked her Tamil debut and the first of several Tamil films she acted in.[2](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/M_Kumaran_Son_of_Mahalakshmi?id=45A8FFDD8C9B8EB0MV) The film also marked Nadhiya's comeback after a hiatus of roughly 10 to 15 years from the industry; her portrayal of a mother who is strong yet vulnerable won her accolades.[2](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/M_Kumaran_Son_of_Mahalakshmi?id=45A8FFDD8C9B8EB0MV) • [10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/20-years-of-jayam-ravis-m-kumaran-s/o-mahalakshmi-still-a-beloved-film/photostory/113977222.cms) The supporting cast includes Vivek as Ganesan, Aishwarya Bhaskaran as Eeshwar's wife, Subbaraju as Anand, Janagaraj, Livingston, and O. A. K. Sundar as Kumaran's former coach.[4](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi)\n\nFilming took place in Malaysia as well as India, and the production company was Jayam Company.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/)\n\n## Reception and legacy\n\nThe film was a significant hit and a major turning point in Jayam Ravi's career, establishing him as a leading actor in [Tamil cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/tamil-cinema); his portrayal of a devoted son and aspiring kickboxer was highly appreciated.[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/20-years-of-jayam-ravis-m-kumaran-s/o-mahalakshmi-still-a-beloved-film/photostory/113977222.cms) It became a blockbuster and one of the most profitable movies of 2004.[1](https://www.famousfix.com/topic/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi) The film received 2 wins and 3 nominations in total: Creative Awards in 2004 for Best Actor and Best Music Director, and Filmfare Award nominations in 2005 for Best Actress and Best Film in the Tamil film industry.[7](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/m-kumaran-so-mahalakshmi/2030031687/)\n\nThe mother-son relationship between Jayam Ravi and Nadhiya is the element most often credited with the film's lasting appeal, striking an emotional chord with audiences.[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/20-years-of-jayam-ravis-m-kumaran-s/o-mahalakshmi-still-a-beloved-film/photostory/113977222.cms) On IMDb the film holds a 7.2/10 rating from about 1,900 users,[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/) and on Rotten Tomatoes it has an 81% Tomatometer with more than 100 audience ratings.[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi)\n\n## Trivia and later releases\n\nThe film is actor [Vijay Sethupathi](https://www.edgepedia.org/vijay-sethupathi)'s unofficial debut in cinema: he appears uncredited as a boxing spectator during Ravi Mohan's introduction sequence and was paid ₹79 for the role.[11](https://www.netflixmovies.com/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi-2004) Some of the comedy scenes were copied from the 1997 Hindi film *[Ishq](https://www.edgepedia.org/ishq-1997-film)*, which starred [Ajay Devgn](https://www.edgepedia.org/ajay-devgn).[11](https://www.netflixmovies.com/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi-2004)\n\nIn February 2025 it was announced that *M. Kumaran S/o Mahalakshmi* would be re-released in theaters in a digitally remastered version with 4K picture and 5.1 Atmos sound, alongside Ravi Mohan's debut film *Jayam*; the official re-release dates were to be announced separately.[9](https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/ravi-mohans-jayam-and-m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-re-releases-824451) The film is available for streaming on Sun Nxt and Vi Movies and TV in India.[4](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi)\n\n## Release-date and runtime discrepancies\n\nMost databases list the Indian theatrical release as October 1, 2004,[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/) but FilmiBeat gives August 31, 2004.[12](https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi/ott.html) Runtimes also differ by source: IMDb and NetflixMovies list 166 minutes,[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/) • [11](https://www.netflixmovies.com/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi-2004) Sun NXT lists 167 minutes,[13](https://www.sunnxt.com/tamil-movie-mkumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-2004/detail/8795) [Google Play](https://www.edgepedia.org/google-play) lists 168 minutes,[2](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/M_Kumaran_Son_of_Mahalakshmi?id=45A8FFDD8C9B8EB0MV) and Rotten Tomatoes lists 3 hours.[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi)\n\n## References\n\n1. [M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004), FamousFix](https://www.famousfix.com/topic/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi)\n2. [M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi, Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/M_Kumaran_Son_of_Mahalakshmi?id=45A8FFDD8C9B8EB0MV)\n3. [M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0459449/)\n4. [M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi streaming, JustWatch (India)](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi)\n5. [M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi Movie, FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi.html)\n6. [M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi)\n7. [M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi, TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/m-kumaran-so-mahalakshmi/2030031687/)\n8. [\"M.Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi\" – Review, Behindwoods](https://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews2/mksm_rev.html)\n9. [Ravi Mohan's Jayam and M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi re-releases, DT Next (27 February 2025)](https://www.dtnext.in/entertainment/cinema/ravi-mohans-jayam-and-m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi-re-releases-824451)\n10. [20 years of Jayam Ravi's 'M Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'; still a beloved film, The Times of India (6 October 2024)](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/20-years-of-jayam-ravis-m-kumaran-s/o-mahalakshmi-still-a-beloved-film/photostory/113977222.cms)\n11. [M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004), NetflixMovies.com](https://www.netflixmovies.com/m-kumaran-s-o-mahalakshmi-2004)\n12. [M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi OTT Release Info, FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/m-kumaran-son-of-mahalakshmi/ott.html)\n13. 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