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Azhagar Malai(2009)
Tamil133 mins
Azhagar Malai (2009) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Rajkumar. Starring Muktha George and Napoleon. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Azhagar Malai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.
Director:S. P. Rajkumar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 August 2009
- Director
- S. P. Rajkumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A young man in a village is known for his heavy drinking and is constantly mocked by others. Meanwhile, his older brother is highly respected by everyone in the community.
“A drunkard's journey to earn his village's respect.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 August 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Azhagar Malai' refers to a real hill near Madurai, a popular pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Kallazhagar.
- Actor Napoleon, who played the respected elder brother, was also a sitting Member of Parliament when the film was released.
- The movie marked a rare lead role for actor RK, who was primarily known for supporting and comedic characters in Tamil cinema.
- Director S.P. Rajkumar is the son of veteran director S.P. Muthuraman, continuing a family legacy in the Tamil film industry.
- The soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva included a folk-inspired song 'Oru Naalil' that became popular in rural areas.
- A significant portion of the film was shot on location in and around Madurai to capture the authentic village atmosphere.
- The film's conflict between two brothers was compared by some critics to the dynamics of classic Tamil rural dramas from the 1980s.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Azhagar Malai





