Marumunai(2014)
Marumunai is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Mariesh Kumar. The film stars Maruthi and Mrudhula Bhaskar in the lead roles, with M.S. Bhaskar, Manobala, and Motta Rajendran in supporting parts. Set in a medical college, the story follows Kathir, a poor student, and Charumathi, a wealthy girl, who fall in love despite their class differences. Their families oppose the relationship, leading the couple to consider suicide. The film is notable for its anti-suicide message aimed at young audiences. It received mixed reviews for its performances but was praised for addressing a sensitive social issue. The movie was released in theaters in 2014.
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- Theatrical Release
- 28 March 2014
- Director
- Mariesh Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A poor medical student named Kathir falls in love with Charumathi, a rich girl from a wealthy family. When both families oppose their relationship, the young couple sees no way forward. They make a desperate decision that changes their lives forever.
“Love can cross any boundary”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Marumunai
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Rajendran (28 films together), Manobala & M. S. Bhaskar (20 films together), and M. S. Bhaskar & Rajendran (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Marumunai' refers to a traditional Tamil practice of a widow breaking her bangles, symbolizing the story's tragic turn.
- Director Maris Kumar also worked as an assistant director on the popular Tamil TV serial 'Metti Oli'.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including the Marina Beach area, on a relatively low budget.
- Actor Maruthi, who played the lead, is primarily known as a comedian and this was a rare serious romantic role for him.
- The film's soundtrack by composer S. Thaman includes a song that reuses the tune from his own earlier Telugu hit.
- Despite the suicide plot, the film was passed by the censor board without major cuts, which was noted at the time.
- The climax scene involving the suicide attempt was filmed early in the morning to avoid crowds at the location.