Muthuramalingam(2017)
Muthuramalingam is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Rajadurai. The film stars Gautham Karthik as the titular character, alongside Priya Anand, Napoleon, and Vivek in supporting roles. The story centers on an inter-village martial arts competition that determines the honor and power of two rival villages. Muthuramalingam, a skilled fighter, must defend his family's name and uncover a hidden truth about his birth. The film is noted for its low critical reception and holds an IMDb rating of 1.7/10. It was produced by Global Media Works and released in theaters on February 24, 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Airtel Xstream Play, YuppTV, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 24 February 2017
- Director
- Raja Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Muthuramalingam is a village fighter who must win a brutal martial arts competition to protect his family's honor. But a powerful enemy and a shocking secret about his birth threaten everything he loves. He must fight harder than ever to save his village and the woman he loves.
“Fight for honor. Win for love.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Muthuramalingam
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Karthik & Ilayaraja (45 films together), Ilayaraja & Radha Ravi (37 films together), Chinni Jayanth & Ilayaraja (25 films together), Vivek & Ilayaraja (16 films together), and Rekha & Reka (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Muthuramalingam' is a traditional Tamil name, often associated with valor and leadership in rural communities.
- Director C. Raja Durai is known for his work in television before making his feature film debut with this movie.
- The movie was shot extensively in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural atmosphere.
- It features a cameo appearance by a popular Tamil television actor, which was not heavily promoted before release.
- The film's soundtrack uses folk music instruments like the 'urumi' and 'thavil' to emphasize its rural setting.
- Despite being an action drama, the plot heavily revolves around family honor, a common theme in Tamil cinema of that era.
- The movie had a limited theatrical run, focusing more on direct-to-home video and television broadcast rights.
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Muthuramalingam Official Trailer starring Vamsi Krishna, Gautham Karthik, Priya Anand, Napoleon.
