Mersal(2017)
Mersal is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Atlee and produced by Thenandal Studio Limited as their 100th production. The film stars Vijay in a triple role as a doctor, a magician, and a village chieftain, alongside S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Nithya Menen. The story follows Dr. Maaran, a compassionate doctor who charges only 5 rupees, and his estranged brother Vetri, a magician seeking revenge for their mother's death caused by corrupt doctors. The narrative shifts between the present and the 1970s, revealing a family tragedy and a fight against medical malpractice. The film received positive reviews for its performances, music by A. R. Rahman, and social message, but was criticized for its length and clichéd plot. It was a commercial success, grossing over ₹200 crore worldwide, and was released on 18 October 2017, coinciding with Diwali.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 18 October 2017
- Director
- Atlee Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 49m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A kind doctor who charges only 5 rupees is arrested for kidnapping corrupt medical staff. But he is not the real culprit. His long-lost twin brother, a magician, is the one seeking revenge. Together, they must uncover a dark family secret and take down the greedy doctors who destroyed their lives.
“Three roles. One mission. Justice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mersal
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Kovai Sarala (18 films together), Vijay & Vadivelu (13 films together), Vadivelu & A. R. Rahman (13 films together), Sathyaraj & Vadivelu (10 films together), Sathyaraj & Kovai Sarala (9 films together), and Samantha Akkineni & Neeraja Kona (5 films together).
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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