Where to watch Merlin online?

Merlin is available for streaming on YouTube Movies, with the OTT release on February 23, 2018. You can watch it on YouTube Movies in India at your convenience.

What is Merlin OTT release date?

Merlin became available for digital streaming on YouTube Movies on February 23, 2018.

Is Merlin on Netflix?

Merlin is not currently streaming on Netflix. It is available on YouTube Movies from February 23, 2018.

Is Merlin on Amazon Prime Video?

Merlin is not currently on Amazon Prime Video. It is streaming on YouTube Movies.

Merlin was directed by V. Keera and released in 2018. V. Keera is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Merlin stars Aswini Chandrasekhar alongside Vishnupriyan, Aadukalam Murugadoss, Singampuli, Lollu Sabha Jeeva, Srinivasan. The film marks a collaboration between Aswini Chandrasekhar and director V. Keera within Tamil cinema.

What is the runtime of Merlin?

Merlin has a runtime of 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes total).

Who composed the music for Merlin?

The music for Merlin was composed by Ganesh Raghavendra. Ganesh Raghavendra is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Merlin(2018)

Tamil•170 mins•direct-to-OTT•Updated 2 May 2026

Merlin (2018) is a 170-minute Tamil film directed by V. Keera . Starring Manobala, Ramachandran Durairaj and Thangar Bachan. With a hit verdict at the box office.

Director:V. Keera

Mood:

funnyemotionalwhimsical

TMDB

Where to watch:

YOYouTube Moviesfrom 23 Feb 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on: YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date: 23 February 2018
Theatrical Release: 23 February 2018
Director: V. Keera
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 50m

Storyline

A director struggles to write his script because his roommates are too loud. To get peace, he invents a story about a ghostly actress haunting their home, but a spirit resembling Marilyn Monroe actually appears. Instead of helping, the ghost distracts him even more, ruining his focus and his chance to finish his script.

“A ghostly starlet haunts a writer's noisy home.”

Film Details

170Minutes

TamilLanguage

Release Date23 February 2018

Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence

Low

Language

Low

Sex / Nudity

Mild

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

Low

Where to Watch

YouTube MoviesSubscription

Available from 23 Feb 2018

Vibe & Tags

Mood

funnyemotionalwhimsical

Themes

identityfriendshiplovecorruption

Tonewhimsical

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitylight

Audienceniche

Best Withfriends

Violence1

Emotion3

Humor4

Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Aswini ChandrasekharActor

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VishnupriyanActor

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Aadukalam MurugadossActor

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SingampuliActor

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Lollu Sabha JeevaActor

Ramachandran DurairajActor

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Thangar BachanActor

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#10

V R Dineshhimself (guest appearance)

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#13

J. S. B. Sathish KumarCrew

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Merlin

Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Singampuli (13 films together), Srinivasan & Powerstar Srinivasan (8 films together), Srinivasan & Singampuli (6 films together), Manobala & Powerstar Srinivasan (4 films together), Manobala & Srinivasan (3 films together), and Manobala & Ganesh Raghavendra (2 films together).

Trivia

The film's title 'Merlin' is a play on the name Marilyn Monroe, who the ghost resembles.
Director Keera also wrote the screenplay, drawing from his own experiences with noisy roommates.
The movie was shot in just 18 days on a very low budget, mostly in a single apartment.
It was marketed as a 'horror comedy' but focuses more on drama and the struggles of an artist.
The actress playing the ghost, Anjena Kirti, had to study Monroe's mannerisms for the role.
The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention through television broadcasts.
Some scenes use classic Tamil film posters in the background as a nod to cinema history.

Merlin﻿(2018)