Mirattal(2012)
Mirattal (transl. Threatening) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by R. Madhesh. The film stars Vinay Rai, Sharmiela Mandre, and Prabhu in lead roles, with Santhanam providing comic relief. The story follows Bablu, a carefree young man who falls in love with Deepika, unaware that she is the sister of a feared don, Shankar Dada. The narrative blends romance, slapstick comedy, and gangster drama as Bablu tries to win the don's approval. The film is a remake of the Telugu blockbuster Dhee (2007). It received mixed reviews, with praise for its humor but criticism for its predictable plot. Mirattal was released on August 2, 2012, and is available for streaming on select platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, YouTube, Plex, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 2 August 2012
- Director
- R. Madhesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Bablu is a fun-loving young man who falls head over heels for Deepika. But Deepika's brother is Shankar Dada, a dangerous don who wants his sister to marry a rich man. Bablu must find a way to win the don's heart without getting killed. Can love survive when the girl's brother is a gangster?
“Love can be a dangerous game”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mirattal
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Prabhu (9 films together), Santhanam & Ganja Karuppu (5 films together), Santhanam & Vinay Rai (5 films together), Prabhu & Ganja Karuppu (5 films together), Pandi & Santhanam (4 films together), and Pradeep Rawat & Santhanam (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mirattal' means 'to change' in Tamil, hinting at the protagonist's transformation.
- Director Ramana Madhesh is also a noted film editor, having worked on hits like 'Ghajini' before directing.
- Actor Vinay, who plays the lead, is the son of veteran Tamil comedian Vadivelu.
- The movie faced delays in release, reportedly due to financial issues during production.
- A subplot involves a comedy track with popular supporting actor Santhanam, common in Tamil films of that era.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with the director.
- It was one of the final film appearances of actress Sharmila Mandre before a long hiatus from acting.