
Mersal(2017)
Tamil169 mins
Mersal (2017) is a 169-minute Tamil film directed by Atlee Kumar. With an audience rating of 7.7/10 and a blockbuster, 250+ crores verdict at the box office, Mersal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Atlee Kumar
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 18 October 2017
- Director
- Atlee Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A cop investigates a series of murders and kidnappings targeting medical professionals. He arrests a doctor he suspects is responsible. The story questions whether this doctor is truly the criminal and explores the motive behind the attacks.
“A doctor accused. A killer still out there.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
169Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date18 October 2017
Also Known AsAdirindhi · Adirindi · Adhirindi · Zapped · Vijay 61 · Adirindhi · マジック
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VijayActor
→#2
SathyanActor
→#3
Nithya MenenActor
→#4
Samantha Ruth PrabhuActor
→#5
SathyarajActor
→#6
S. J. SuryaActor
→#7
VadiveluActor
→#8
Kovai SaralaActor
→#9
Kajal AggarwalActor
→#10
T. MuthurajArt Director
→#11
G. K. VishnuCinematographer
→#12
Neeraja KonaCostume Designer
→#13
Atlee KumarDirector
→#14
Anthony L RubenEditor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Mersal' was changed from 'Megan' after a legal dispute with another production house.
- Vijay performed a dangerous stunt where he jumps from a helicopter without a body double.
- The song 'Mersal Arasan' was shot in a single day at a palace in Jaipur to save production costs.
- Director Atlee included a cameo by his mentor, director Shankar, as a tribute in the film.
- The movie sparked real-world debates about medical corruption, leading to political discussions in Tamil Nadu.
- A.R. Rahman composed the background score in just 10 days due to tight scheduling constraints.
- The film was the first Tamil movie to gross over 250 crore rupees worldwide upon its release.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mersal
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Actor-Composer13 films →
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Actor-Costume Designer5 films →
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Actor-Art Director4 films →
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