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Muran(2011)

6.6/10
Tamil134 mins

Muran (2011) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Rajan Madhav. Starring Nikita Thukral, Cheran and Prasanna. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Muran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Rajan Madhav
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 September 2011
Director
Rajan Madhav
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
6.6/10

Storyline

A jingles composer named Nanda gets a ride from a businessman's son after his car breaks down. The driver proposes a dangerous deal involving a murder, which he says will improve both their lives. Nanda agrees, but the plan backfires and traps him in even worse trouble.

A deal that promised a better life. A journey that became a trap.

Film Details

6.6Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 September 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Muran: The Unseen Chapter' but was shortened to just 'Muran' for release.
  • Director Rajan Madhav is also a well-known cinematographer, having worked on films like 'Kadhal' and 'Pudhupettai'.
  • Actor Prasanna, who plays Arjun, prepared for his role by spending time with real-life business professionals to understand their mannerisms.
  • The entire highway journey was shot on real locations between Bangalore and Chennai, not in a studio.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who was relatively new at the time but already gaining fame.
  • Despite being a thriller, the movie includes subtle references to Tamil jingle culture, reflecting the protagonist's profession.
  • The car breakdown scene was filmed using a real malfunctioning vehicle to add authenticity to the actors' reactions.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Muran

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