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Mapla Singam(2016)

4.8/10
Tamil130 mins

Mapla Singam (2016) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by N Rajasekhar. Starring Singamuthu, V. S. Tharun Balaji and Munishkanth. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Mapla Singam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:N Rajasekhar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 March 2016
Director
N Rajasekhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

Two young people from rival village groups fall in love. Their romance creates a new conflict, leaving everyone to wonder if it will make the fighting worse or finally bring peace.

Love ignites where rivalry burns brightest.

Film Details

4.8Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMappillai Singam

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyrevengefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mapla Singam' translates to 'Lion of the Mapillai', referencing the lead character's fierce reputation as a son-in-law.
  • Director N. Rajasekhar is known for rural action dramas and is the brother of veteran director N. Lingusamy.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, to capture its village setting.
  • Actress Nikki Galrani, who plays the female lead, was simultaneously working on multiple Tamil and Malayalam films during this period.
  • The soundtrack by composer S. Thaman includes a folk-inspired song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' that became popular in local circles.
  • Despite its rural action genre, the film had a limited theatrical run and moderate box office performance.
  • The story revisits the classic 'Romeo and Juliet' theme of love between rival families, common in Tamil cinema.

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