"Madras Cafe" is a 2017 Indian war drama film directed by Kamal Haasan and produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Madhavan. The film stars John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar, and Sadha in lead roles.
The film received mixed reviews: praise for production values and performances, criticism for historical simplifications. Box‑office data indicates a moderate commercial success, but the film’s legacy lives mainly in academic debates about cinematic nation‑building .
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