Maragadha Naanayam(2017)
Maragadha Naanayam is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by ARK Saravan in his directorial debut. The film stars Aadhi as Senguttuvan, a small-time crook, alongside Nikki Galrani, Anandraj, and Daniel Annie Pope. The story follows a group of misfits who search for a legendary cursed emerald coin that belonged to a Pallava king. The coin is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. The film blends supernatural horror with slapstick comedy and adventure. It received positive reviews for its humor and engaging plot. The film was produced by Axess Film Factory and released on June 16, 2017. It is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, ZEE5, JioHotstar, Sun NXT, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 16 June 2017
- Director
- ARK Saravan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A small-time crook named Senguttuvan gets a map to a legendary cursed emerald. He teams up with his best friend Elango, a mysterious priest, and a brave woman named Chanakaya. But a greedy jewel smuggler named Twinkle Ramanathan wants the treasure for himself. The team must survive the curse and the villain to find the coin.
“Some treasures are better left unfound.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maragadha Naanayam
Cast reunions in this film: Anandaraj & Munish Kanth (5 films together), Aadhi & Nikki Galrani (2 films together), Anandaraj & Nikki Galrani (2 films together), Anandaraj & Sangili Murugan (2 films together), and Arunraja Kamaraj & Dhibu Ninan Thomas (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maragadha Naanayam' translates to 'Emerald Necklace', which is the cursed treasure central to the plot.
- Director ARK Saravanan is the son of veteran director A.R. Kathir, making this a second-generation directorial debut.
- The movie was shot extensively in Thailand, including scenes at the famous Wat Arun temple in Bangkok.
- Composer Santhosh Narayanan, known for his folk and experimental scores, provided the music, blending traditional sounds with a thriller feel.
- Actor RJ Balaji, who plays Elango, also contributed to the film's dialogue, adding his signature humorous touch.
- The film faced delays in release due to post-production work on its visual effects, which were crucial for the fantasy elements.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to explore a treasure-hunt fantasy genre, a relatively uncommon mix in the industry at the time.
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