Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam(2010)
Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language Western comedy film directed by Chimbu Deven. The film stars Raghava Lawrence in a dual role, with Padmapriya, Raai Laxmi, and Sandhya in lead roles. Set in the 18th century, the story follows a watchman who impersonates a missing marshal to find a hidden treasure inside an iron fort. The film blends Tamil village drama with cowboy movie aesthetics, featuring horse chases, saloon brawls, and a comedic tone. It was produced by AGS Entertainment and shot in Palakkad, Kerala. The music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film received mixed reviews but gained a cult following for its unique genre mashup and energetic performances. It was released on May 7, 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 May 2010
- Director
- Chimbu Deven
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A poor watchman named Simhachalam is saved from execution by a group of cowboys. They discover he looks exactly like a missing marshal named Singam. Simhachalam agrees to impersonate Singam to find a treasure hidden in the iron fort. But a cruel tyrant, two women in love, and the real Singam himself stand in his way.
“One watchman, two faces, endless trouble”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Delhi Ganesh (21 films together), Nassar & M. S. Bhaskar (15 films together), Nassar & G. V. Prakash Kumar (15 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Manorama (15 films together), Nassar & Manorama (12 films together), and M. S. Bhaskar & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in a village set built from scratch in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, to resemble a Wild West town.
- Director Chimbu Deven stated the story was inspired by classic Tamil folklore and Spaghetti Western films.
- Actor R. Parthiepan, who played a key role, also contributed to the film's dialogue writing.
- The movie's climax involved a large-scale action sequence using real horses and minimal CGI.
- It was one of the few Tamil films at the time to fully embrace a cowboy-themed aesthetic and soundtrack.
- The film did not perform well commercially but later gained a cult following for its unique genre blend.
- Lakshmi Rai, the female lead, learned horse riding specifically for her role in this movie.