Synopsis
Ramanujan is a 2014 biographical film directed by Gnana Rajasekaran and written by the same director. The film tells the story of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a mathematical prodigy from a poor family in South India who made extraordinary discoveries despite being a college dropout.
The film chronicles Ramanujan's journey across continents and cultures as he seeks recognition for his work. He writes a letter to Prof. Hardy of Trinity College, Cambridge, which leads to an invitation to conduct further research in England.
Produced by Camphor Cinema, the film features an ensemble cast including Suhasini Maniratnam, Bhama, Kevin McGowan, Abbas Mirza, Nizhalgal Ravi, and Michael Lieber. The film was shot back-to-back in Tamil and English languages across five different locations in India and England.
The film marks the Tamil debut of Abhinay Vaddi, grandson of Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, as the protagonist. It is considered one of the most romantic stories in the history of mathematics.
