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{{short description|2018 film directed by Vicky}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Traffic Ramasamy
| image = Traffic Ramasamy poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = Vicky
| producer = [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]]
| screenplay = [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] Vicky
| starring = [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] [[Prakash Raj]] [[J. Livingston|Livingston]] [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]]
| music = [[Balamurali Balu]]
| cinematography = Kugan S. Palani
| editing = Prabhakar
| studio = Green Signal
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2018|6|22}}
| runtime = 119 minutes (1 hour and 59 minutes)
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Traffic Ramasamy''''' is a 2018 Indian [[Tamil language]] [[Biographical film|biographical]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] co-written and directed by Vicky, an assistant of SA Chandrasekhar on his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/traffic-ramaswamy.html#story|title=Traffic Ramasamy (2018) {{!}} Traffic Ramasamy (Traffic Ramaswamy) Tamil Movie {{!}} Traffic Ramasamy Review, Cast & Crew, Release Date, Photos, Videos – Filmibeat|website=FilmiBeat|language=en|access-date=2018-06-25}}</ref> The film stars veteran film director [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] alongside [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]], [[Prakash Raj]], [[J. Livingston|Livingston]] and [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] in pivotal roles and features [[Vijay Sethupathi]], [[Vijay Antony]], [[Khushbu]], [[Seeman (politician)|Seeman]], and [[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]] in special appearances.The satellite rights of the film is sold to [[Colors Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/traffic-ramasamy-trailer-the-sa-chandrasekar-starrer-looks-to-be-an-engaging-film/articleshow/64583606.cms|title='Traffic Ramasamy' trailer: The SA Chandrasekar-starrer looks to be an engaging film – Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-25}}</ref>

The film is based on the real-life story of the veteran social activist K. R. Ramaswamy who received the nickname of [[Traffic Ramaswamy]] for his activism in controlling traffic related issues in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/jun/17/a-tribute-to-a-crusader-traffic-ramasamy-1829523.html|title=A tribute to a crusader Traffic Ramasamy|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref> The music for the film is scored by [[Balamurali Balu]] with lyrics written by [[Kabilan Vairamuthu]] while the cinematography is handled by Kugan S. Palani.

== Plot ==
Ramaswamy ([[S. A. Chandrasekhar]]) is hit by a motorized fish cart and then beaten up by ruffians and left for dead in a gutter. Then we get into his family to meet his wife ([[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]]), son in law ([[Chetan (actor)|Chetan]]) and his little granddaughter who admires his every move. Ramaswamy's 75th birthday is being celebrated at the house and just at the time of cake cutting a call comes and he leaves abruptly to join in a protest against Tasmac where he threatens to jump from a building top and the authorities yield to him and shut shop. Then the story moves on to explore other protests by the activist and how gets beaten up often. He files a PIL seeking a ban on the motorized fish carts ("Meen body vandi in Tamil), that involves an MLA, Inspector, political kingpin and mayor who make arrangements to finish him off.

== Cast ==

=== Main cast ===
{{colbegin}}
* [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] as Traffic Ramasamy
* [[Rohini (actress)|Rohini]] as Rukku, Traffic Ramasamy's wife
* [[Upasana RC]] as Dr. Fatima
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Police Officer
* [[Livingston (actor)|Livingston]] as Lawyer
* [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]] as Judge
* [[Manobala]] as Judge
* [[R. K. Suresh]] as Daniel
* [[Chetan (actor)|Chetan]]
* [[Mohan Raman]]
* [[Madhan Bob]]
* [[Imman Annachi]] as Mayor
* [[Pasi Sathya]]
* Ammu Ramachandran
* Akila Krishnan{{colend}}
*

=== Special appearances ===

* [[Vijay Sethupathi]]
* [[Vijay Antony]]
* [[Khushbu]]
* [[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]]
* [[Seeman (politician)|Seeman]]
* [[S. Ve. Shekher]] as a judge

== Production ==
Director Vicky who worked as an assistant director to [[S. A. Chandrasekhar]] chose to work on a biopic about Traffic Ramasamy and convinced SA Chandrasekhar to play the lead role of Traffic Ramasamy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/why-sac-is-the-right-choice-to-play-social-activist-traffic-ramaswamy-tamil-news-215955|title=Why SAC is the right choice to play social activist 'Traffic Ramaswamy' - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2018-06-25}}</ref> The film also marked the full fledged acting debut for S. A. Chandrasekhar in a lead role at the age of 76.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tamil.thehindu.com/cinema/cinema-others/article22521641.ece|title=இயக்குநரின் குரல்: இவர் எவ்வளவு முக்கியமானவர்! - விக்கி|work=The Hindu Tamil|access-date=2018-06-25|language=ta}}</ref>

The film started its production venture in December 2017. The production team also recruited Vijay Sethupathi to play a cameo role as a reader of Traffic Ramasamy's book, ''The One Man Army''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/230618/traffic-ramaswamy-movie-review-a-tight-script-without-clichs-would.html|title=Traffic Ramaswamy movie review: A tight script without clichés would have helped!|date=2018-06-23|work=deccanchronicle.com|access-date=2018-06-25|language=en}}</ref>

==Release==

The film was released on 22 June 2018 on [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]'s birthday and received mixed reviews from the critics and audience.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newstodaynet.com/entertainment/review-traffic-ramasamy-sacrifice-sorrow-103257.html|title=Review: Traffic Ramasamy – Sacrifice & sorrow – News Today|last=Newstoday|work=News Today|access-date=2018-06-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/traffic-ramaswamy-movie-review-ramasamy-live-audience-response-772715|title=Traffic Ramaswamy movie review: Live audience response|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|work=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=2018-06-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/traffic-ramaswamy-opening-collection-in-chennai-box-office-report-tamil-news-216191|title='Traffic Ramaswamy' opening collection in Chennai Box Office- report – Tamil Movie News – IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2018-06-25}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Balamurali Balu]].
{{Infobox album
| name = Traffic Ramasamy
| type = Soundtrack
| longtype =
| artist = [[Balamurali Balu]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2018
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length = 9:30
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label =
| producer = Balamurali Balu
| prev_title = [[Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu]]
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = [[Ghajinikanth]]
| next_year = 2018
}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!No
!Song Name
!Singer(s)
!Time
|-
|1
|"Poraali"
|[[Deva (composer)|Deva]], [[Ramya NSK]], MC Vickey, Tee Jay, Varsha Ranjith, Adithya Surendar
|3:04
|-
|2
|"Komaali"
|Sindhuri Vishal
|3:15
|-
|3
|"Family"
|[[T. Sreenidhi]], Aishwarya Ravichandran
|3:11
|}

== See also ==

* [[List of biographical films]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|id=tt7981404}}

[[Category:2018 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Indian biographical drama films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2018 biographical drama films]]
[[Category:2018 action drama films]]

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