Mudhalvar Mahatma(2012)
Mudhalvar Mahatma is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language biographical drama film directed by A. Balakrishnan. The film stars S. Kanagaraj as Mahatma Gandhi and Anupam Kher as a Chief Minister. The story imagines Gandhi returning to India after a 60-year absence to restart his Satyagraha movement. He confronts modern social, economic, and political issues including corruption, poverty, and caste discrimination. The film was produced on a budget of ₹3 crore and shot over 40 days in Chennai. Ilaiyaraaja composed the music. The Hindu praised the film as a noble and honest effort that appeals to the patriot in every viewer. It was released on 30 January 2012, the anniversary of Gandhi's death.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 March 2012
- Director
- A. Balakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Mahatma Gandhi returns to India after 60 years. He wants to restart his Satyagraha movement. But modern India is full of corruption, poverty, and political games. A powerful Chief Minister tries to stop him. Gandhi must use non-violence to win the people's hearts again.
“What if Gandhi came back today?”
