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Mersal(2017)

7.7/10
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
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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

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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.

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