Maragadha Naanayam(2017)
Tamil132 mins
Maragadha Naanayam (2017) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by ARK Saravan. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Maragadha Naanayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:ARK Saravan
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 June 2017
- Director
- ARK Saravan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Two men are hired by a smuggler to find a cursed treasure that has killed many people. They later get help from a priest to summon three spirits, hoping the ghosts will lead them to the treasure.
“Summon spirits. Find treasure. Break the curse.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 June 2017
Also Known AsMaragatha Naanayam · Marakathamani · Maragathamani · Marakata Mani · Marakatha Mani · మరకత మణి · Maragadha Naanayam
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionlovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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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.