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Oru Mugathirai(2017)

5.7/10
Tamil•132 mins•

Oru Mugathirai is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written and directed by R. Senthil Nadan. The film stars Rahman, Suresh, and Aditi Gururaj in lead roles. The story follows a psychology student who travels to Chennai to meet an online lover, only to fall into the trap of a stalker psychiatrist. The film explores themes of online deception, obsession, and the dark side of social media. It was produced by Shree Sai Vignesh Studios and shot in India and Malaysia. Oru Mugathirai released on March 17, 2017, and received mixed reviews for its performances and social message.

Filmed In:India, Malaysia
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
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Oru Mugathirai is streaming on YouTube.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube
Theatrical Release
17 March 2017
Director
R Senthilnadan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 12m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

A young psychology student named Aditi dreams of studying in the UK. She falls for a charming man she meets online and runs away to Chennai to be with him. But her lover never shows up. A kind older doctor offers to help her, but he hides a terrifying secret. Aditi must discover the truth before it is too late.

“The face you trust may be a mask”

Film Details

5.7Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 March 2017
Filmed InIndia, Malaysia

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
identitycorruptionloverevenge
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Shures.R, Actor in Oru Mugathirai
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Aditi AcharyaActor
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Devika MadhavanActor
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Aditi ChengappaActor
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Delhi Ganesh, Actor in Oru Mugathirai
Delhi GaneshActor
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Meera Krishnan, Actor in Oru Mugathirai
Meera KrishnanActor
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Rahman, Actor in Oru Mugathirai
RahmanActor
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Premkumar SivaperumanMusic Composer
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R SenthilnadanDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Mugathirai

Cast reunions in this film: Rahman & Delhi Ganesh (4 films together), and Meera Krishnan & Delhi Ganesh (4 films together).

Rahman
RahmanActor
4th time
Delhi Ganesh
Delhi GaneshActor
Rahman × Delhi Ganesh — 4 films together →
Meera Krishnan
Meera KrishnanActor
4th time
Delhi Ganesh
Delhi GaneshActor
Meera Krishnan × Delhi Ganesh — 4 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 18 days, a very short schedule for a feature film.
  • Director R Senthilnadan is also a practicing lawyer, making this a side project.
  • The movie's title 'Oru Mugathirai' translates to 'A Mask', hinting at hidden identities.
  • It was filmed primarily in and around Chennai, using real apartments and hospitals as sets.
  • The lead actor, Vimal, was known for comedies, making this a rare serious role for him.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention on television.
  • Some viewers noted its plot shared similarities with older Hollywood thrillers about obsession.

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