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Iru Mugan(2016)

5.8/10
Tamil155 mins

Iru Mugan (2016) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Anand Shankar. Starring Vikram, Nayantara and Nithya Menen. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Iru Mugan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Anand Shankar
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Zee5
Theatrical Release
8 September 2016
Director
Anand Shankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A disgraced spy is brought back to work. His mission is to find a dangerous scientist and a mysterious cross-dresser. They have created a powerful and deadly new drug.

A hero. A villain. One man's deadly double life.

Film Details

5.8Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 September 2016
Also Known AsIrumugan · Inkokkadu · International Rowdy

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
identitycorruptionrevengejustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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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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