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Azhagar Malai(2009)

7.4/10
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.

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

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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

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