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Mudhal Idam(2011)

5.5/10
Tamil mins

Mudhal Idam (2011) is a Tamil film directed by R. Kumaran. Starring Ponnambalam, Kavitha Nair and Kishore. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Mudhal Idam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:R. Kumaran
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 August 2011
Director
R. Kumaran
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Mahesh is a small-town thug who dreams of becoming the area's most feared criminal. He falls for Mythili, a schoolgirl, but her father disapproves and a rival gangster returns to town. After Mythili runs away, Mahesh is forced to kill his rival, leading to a dramatic conclusion with a moral message.

A thug's ambition clashes with a mother's love and a forbidden romance.

Film Details

5.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 August 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengeloveidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director, Kumaran Ramasamy, was a former assistant to director Ameer.
  • Actor Mahesh, who played the lead, was a newcomer and not widely known in the industry.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real locations in Thanjavur to capture the local atmosphere.
  • It was produced by a small banner called Sri Green Productions, which had limited releases.
  • The title 'Mudhal Idam' translates to 'First Place', reflecting the protagonist's ambition.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by S. N. Prasad, who was relatively new to Tamil cinema.
  • Despite its dramatic storyline, the movie had a very limited theatrical run and low box office earnings.

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