Madras Mafia Company: A Familiar Gangster Tale

Madras Mafia Company tries to be a dark and gritty gangster film set in North
Chennai. The story follows Pungavanam, a feared but surprisingly lovable
gang leader played by Anandaraj. The movie shows him as someone whose power
influences everyone around him. Director AS Mukundan tries to mix mass
moments, quirky comedy, and emotions, hinting that the film wants to be
more than a usual crime drama.

The first half slowly introduces the many characters. Anandaraj plays
Pungavanam with both danger and warmth, and he brings good comedy as
well as emotional moments. Samyuktha, who plays a police inspector,
adds strong intensity and gives a good balance to the gangster world.
Munishkanth provides some funny scenes, but the movie doesn’t always
shift smoothly between comedy and seriousness. The world-building feels
lively, but the story starts becoming familiar too quickly.

In the second half, the conflict grows but in predictable ways. Power
fights become bigger, loyalties shift, and the clash between Pungavanam
and the police increases. However, the script rarely tries something new.
The movie tries to add emotion and talk about loyalty and consequences,
but the storytelling feels uneven—some scenes work well, others don’t.
The climax is energetic but follows a typical template.

Technically, the cinematography shows the rough and colorful feel of
North Chennai nicely. Srikanth Deva’s music fits the mass moments with
strong beats and folk-style tunes. Overall, the performances—especially
Anandaraj’s—are stronger than the script supporting them.