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Kola Kolaya Mundhirika(2010)

6.5/10
Tamil145 minstheatrical

Kola Kolaya Mundhirika is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film co-written by Crazy Mohan and directed by Madhumitha. The film stars Jayaram in the lead role, supported by a cast of comedians and character actors. The story follows a wealthy man who hides priceless diamonds inside a set of chairs before being murdered by three criminals. Two small-time thieves, the three criminals, and a nosy neighbor all chase the chairs, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and twists. The film is notable for its clever wordplay, fast-paced humor, and Crazy Mohan's signature pun-filled dialogue. It was released in 2010 and is available for streaming on YouTube.

Director:Madhumitha
Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 May 2010
Director
Madhumitha
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A wealthy man hides diamonds inside a set of chairs. He is murdered by three criminals. Two small-time thieves hear about the treasure. They decide to steal the chairs. But the criminals are also hunting for them. A nosy neighbor joins the chaos. Everyone wants the chairs. But nothing is as it seems.

Chairs full of diamonds, chaos full of laughs

Film Details

6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 May 2010
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
revengecorruptionfriendshipsurvival
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kola Kolaya Mundhirika

Cast reunions in this film: Anandaraj & Radha Ravi (10 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Delhi Ganesh (9 films together), Vaiyapuri & M. S. Bhaskar (8 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Devadarshini (8 films together), Vaiyapuri & Delhi Ganesh (7 films together), and M. S. Bhaskar & Radha Ravi (7 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful twist on a famous Tamil tongue twister, often used to test diction.
  • Director Madhumita was previously an assistant to director Priyadarshan, known for his comedies.
  • This was one of the few Tamil comedies from that era led by a female director.
  • Actor Karthik Kumar and actress Shikha were both relatively new leads when the film was released.
  • The plot's central 'chair' motif is a comedic take on classic treasure hunt narratives.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, a prominent music director in South Indian cinema.
  • It was part of a small wave of lighter, ensemble-driven comedies in Tamil cinema around 2010.

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