Mudhal Idam(2011)
Mudhal Idam is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by R. Kumaran. The film stars Vidharth as Mahesh, a young thug in Thanjavur, alongside Kavitha Nair, Kishore Kumar G., and Ilavarasu. The story follows Mahesh's obsession with becoming the number one rowdy in his area, his romance with a school student named Mythili, and his violent rivalry with the reigning gangster Karuppu Balu. The film blends comedy, romance, and action with a strong emotional core centered on a mother's love. Produced by AVM Productions, Mudhal Idam was released on August 19, 2011, and received mixed reviews but was praised for its honest storytelling and performances.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 August 2011
- Director
- R. Kumaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Mahesh is a small-time thug in Thanjavur who dreams of being the number one rowdy. He falls in love with Mythili, a school student, but her father opposes their relationship. When the current top gangster Karuppu Balu returns from jail, Mahesh must fight for his life and his love.
“One man's fight for love and power”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mudhal Idam
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Mayilsamy (26 films together), Manobala & Ilavarasu (13 films together), Ilavarasu & Mayilsamy (8 films together), Manobala & Ponnambalam (5 films together), Ponnambalam & Mayilsamy (5 films together), and Vidharth & Ilavarasu (4 films together).
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.