Merku Thodarchi Malai(2018)
Tamil118 mins
Merku Thodarchi Malai (2018) is a 118-minute Tamil film directed by Lenin Bharathi. With an audience rating of 7.8/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Merku Thodarchi Malai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:Lenin Bharathi
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 24 Aug 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 24 August 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 24 August 2018
- Director
- Lenin Bharathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A laborer on a spice plantation dreams of owning his own farmland. With help from a local politician, he finally buys a piece of land. However, he soon faces even greater struggles against corrupt and powerful politicians.
“A laborer's dream land becomes a political battleground.”
Film Details
7.8Rating
118Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 August 2018
Also Known AsMerkku Thodarchi Malai · Western Ghats
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in the Western Ghats region, using mostly natural light to capture the authentic feel of the landscape.
- Many of the actors were non-professionals or locals from the area where the story is set, adding to the film's realism.
- Director Lenin Bharathi spent several years researching and living in the region to understand the lives of the plantation workers before writing the script.
- The film's title translates to 'Western Ghats' in English, directly referencing the mountain range where the story takes place.
- It was critically acclaimed and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 2018.
- The movie subtly highlights the issue of land rights and the struggles of marginalized communities in the hill areas.
- Despite its critical success, the film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on festival circuits and selective screenings.