Muran(2011)
Muran is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Rajan Madhav in his directorial debut. The film stars Cheran as Nanda, a jingles composer, and Prasanna as Arjun, a wealthy businessman's son. Haripriya, Nikhita, and V. Jayaprakash appear in supporting roles. The story follows Nanda, whose car breaks down on a highway, leading him to accept a ride from a stranger named Arjun. During the journey, Arjun proposes a murder pact that spirals Nanda's life into chaos. The film is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train. Muran was produced by Dream Theatres and distributed by UTV Motion Pictures. It received mixed to positive reviews, with praise for Prasanna's performance and the film's tense atmosphere. The movie earned approximately $56,493 worldwide. It was released on September 30, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 September 2011
- Director
- Rajan Madhav
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Nanda is a struggling jingles composer stuck in an unhappy marriage. After his car breaks down on a highway, he accepts a ride from a charming stranger named Arjun. Arjun proposes a twisted deal: he will kill Nanda's wife if Nanda kills Arjun's father. Nanda refuses, but soon his wife dies in a suspicious accident. Now Nanda is trapped in a deadly game of manipulation and murder.
“One ride. One deal. No escape.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Muran
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Cheran (5 films together), Jayaprakash & Prasanna (3 films together), Prasanna & Cheran (2 films together), Rajan Madhav & Sajan Madhav (2 films together), Rajan Madhav & Padmesh (2 films together), and Sajan Madhav & Padmesh (2 films together).
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.