Iru Mugan(2016)
Iru Mugan is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action thriller film directed by Anand Shankar. The film stars Vikram in a dual role as Akilan Vinod and Love, alongside Nayanthara, Nithya Menen, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah, and Karunakaran. The story follows a retired R&AW agent who is called back to stop a pansexual scientist who has created a dangerous adrenaline-boosting drug called Speed. The drug gives users superhuman strength for five minutes but causes heart attacks if used again too soon. The film was shot in Malaysia, Chennai, Bangkok, Ladakh, and Kashmir. Harris Jayaraj composed the music. Iru Mugan received positive reviews for Vikram's performance and was a commercial success, earning ₹95 crore at the box office. It was released on 8 September 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Zee5, ManoramaMax, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 8 September 2016
- Director
- Anand Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A retired R&AW agent, Akilan, is pulled back into action to stop a mad scientist named Love. Love has created a drug called Speed that makes people superhuman for five minutes. Akilan must find Love and destroy the drug before it is used for terror attacks. But he discovers his wife, believed dead, is alive and working for Love.
“Two faces. One war.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Iru Mugan
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Nassar (19 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Karunakaran (12 films together), Nassar & Vikram (9 films together), Nassar & Harris Jayaraj (8 films together), Nayantara & Nassar (7 films together), and Thambi Ramaiah & Nayantara (6 films together).
Trivia
- Vikram's character Love was inspired by the Joker from Batman and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
- The film's working title was 'Irudhi Mugan', which translates to 'The Final Face'.
- Actress Nithya Menen learned to ride a motorcycle specifically for her role in this film.
- The movie's plot involving a 'speed inhaler' drug draws loose inspiration from real-life performance-enhancing research.
- Director Anand Shankar stated the film explores the dual nature of technology as both a boon and a threat.
- This was one of the few Tamil films at the time to blend high-tech science fiction concepts with a masala action format.
- The climax sequence was shot in Malaysia, utilizing the Petronas Towers and other Kuala Lumpur landmarks.
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