Meesaya Murukku(2017)
Meesaya Murukku is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age musical comedy drama film. It is written and directed by Hiphop Tamizha Adhi in his directorial debut. The film stars Adhi as himself and Aathmika as Vennila, with Vivek, RJ Vigneshkanth, and Vijayalakshmi in supporting roles. It is a partly fictionalised biopic of Adhi's early life, following his journey from a college student in Coimbatore to a successful musician in Chennai. The story explores his passion for hip-hop music, his romance with Nila, and the obstacles he faces from her wealthy family. The film was released on 21 July 2017 to mostly positive reviews and was a commercial success at the box office. It was later remade in Kannada in 2019 as Padde Huli.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 21 July 2017
- Director
- Hiphop Tamizha
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A young musician from Coimbatore dreams of making it big with his Tamil hip-hop band. He falls in love with a girl from a rich family. Her parents oppose their relationship. He promises to become successful in one year. He moves to Chennai to chase his dream. But failure and heartbreak await him.
“Win or lose, twirl your moustache.”
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- The film's title 'Meesaya Murukku' refers to a popular Tamil slang phrase meaning 'twisting the moustache', symbolising confidence and style.
- Director Adhi composed all the songs himself, including the viral track 'Yaanji' which became a youth anthem.
- The movie was shot in just 28 days, with many scenes filmed in and around Chennai's college campuses.
- It marked the acting debut of HipHop Tamizha Adhi, who also wrote the story based loosely on his own music career struggles.
- The film was produced on a modest budget but became a profitable sleeper hit, especially among students and young adults.
- A key romantic scene involving a 'missed call' plot was widely discussed for its relatable portrayal of college romance.
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