Marumugham(2014)
Marumugham is a 2014 Tamil-language psychological thriller film directed by Kamal Subramaniam. The film stars Daniel Balaji and Preethi Das in lead roles, with Bhanuchander and Uma Pathmanabhan in supporting parts. The story follows Mayan, a serial killer who murders women who repulse him while simultaneously seeking a homely girl to marry. His obsession with Radhika, a kind woman, drives the central conflict as she discovers his dark secret. The film is noted for its dark tone and exploration of a killer's psychology. It received mixed reviews but gained attention for Daniel Balaji's performance. Marumugham was released in theatres in 2014.
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 March 2014
- Director
- Kamal Subramaniam
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A serial killer named Mayan murders women who disgust him. At the same time, he desperately wants to marry a simple, homely girl. He finds Radhika and believes she is perfect. But when she learns his terrible secret, she must fight to survive his obsessive love.
“Love can be a deadly obsession.”
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Marumugam' but was later released as 'Mayan' in some regions.
- Director Kamal Subramaniam also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life serial killer cases.
- The movie was shot in a mix of locations, including Chennai and some rural parts of Tamil Nadu.
- It features a cameo appearance by actor Livingston, known for his comic roles, in a serious character.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Sathish Raghunathan, who was relatively new to the industry at the time.
- Despite its dark theme, the movie includes a few songs that were filmed in traditional Tamil cinema style.
- The climax scene was reportedly shot in a single long take to increase tension and realism.