Oru Melliya Kodu(2016)
Oru Melliya Kodu is a 2016 Tamil mystery thriller film directed by A. M. R. Ramesh. It stars Arjun Sarja, Shaam, and Manisha Koirala in lead roles. The story follows police officer Shakthi Vel investigating the disappearance of a corpse from a morgue. The dead woman is Maya, a wealthy businesswoman whose husband Akshay is the prime suspect. As the investigation unfolds, a web of lies, revenge, and a past hit-and-run accident come to light. The film is a remake of the Spanish film The Body (2012). It received mixed reviews, with praise for its twist ending and Ilaiyaraaja's background score. The Tamil version released on 1 July 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Einthusan
- Theatrical Release
- 1 July 2016
- Director
- A. M. R. Ramesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A wealthy man kills his wife and makes it look like a heart attack. But when her body vanishes from the morgue, he is drawn into a psychological game. A determined police officer uses every clue to expose the truth. The line between hunter and hunted blurs in this tense thriller.
“A thin line between truth and lies.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Melliya Kodu
Cast reunions in this film: Seetha & Ilayaraja (11 films together), Arjun & Seetha (9 films together), Arjun & Ilayaraja (7 films together), and Manisha Koirala & Ilayaraja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is loosely inspired by the real-life unsolved murder of a businesswoman named Vidya Ramesh in Chennai.
- Director A. M. R. Ramesh is known for films based on true events, like 'Kuttram 23' and 'Peranmai'.
- The movie's title translates to 'A Sweet Call', which is an ironic reference to the plot's central mystery.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key role, is a frequent collaborator with director Ramesh in his fact-based thrillers.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai to maintain a realistic urban atmosphere.
- It was produced by Sri Green Productions, a company also behind other Tamil thrillers like 'Maya'.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ghibran, who often uses unconventional instruments to create moody backgrounds.
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Oru Melliya Kodu Tamil Movie Stills releasing on 1st July ft Arjun, Shaam, Seetha, AMR Ramesh, Aqsa Bhat directed by A.M.R Ramesh
