Muthirai(2009)
Muthirai (2009) is an Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Srinath Alnath. The cast includes Anand, Daniel Balaji, Manjari Fadnnis, and Kishore Kumar G. The story follows a tech-savvy criminal and his con-man friend who acquire a rare and valuable stamp, drawing the attention of ruthless gangsters. The film is written by Aneez Tanveer Jeeva, wife of late director Jeeva. It explores themes of greed, friendship, and survival in Chennai's criminal underworld. Muthirai received mixed to positive reviews for its tight pacing and performances. The movie was produced by ASA Production & Enterprises.
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- Theatrical Release
- 19 June 2009
- Director
- Srinath
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A tech-savvy criminal and his con-man friend stumble upon a rare stamp worth millions. Their dream of easy money turns into a nightmare when a ruthless gangster hunts them down. They must outsmart their enemies and survive the chaos, all while their friendship is tested by greed.
“One stamp. One chance. One deadly mistake.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Muthirai
Cast reunions in this film: Nithin Sathya & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together), Daniel Balaji & Yuvan Shankar Raja (3 films together), Kishore & Daniel Balaji (2 films together), Kishore & Yuvan Shankar Raja (2 films together), and Lakshmi Rai & Yuvan Shankar Raja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Muthirai' but was later released as 'Muthirai' itself, avoiding a title change unlike many other films of that era.
- Director Srinath, known for his work in Telugu cinema, made his Tamil directorial debut with this film.
- The movie's plot involving cyber-crime was considered ahead of its time for mainstream Tamil cinema in 2009.
- Actor Daniel Balaji, who plays a con man, was primarily known for villain roles, making this character a slight shift.
- The film's music was composed by newcomer Ganesh Raghavendra, not by a well-established composer.
- Despite its blend of genres, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.
- The production company, Sri Sairam Cinemas, was not a major player, which affected the film's promotional reach.