MGR Magan(2020)
MGR Magan (2020) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Ponnraam. The film features M. Sasikumar, Sathyaraj and G. Marimuthu. With a rating of 4.9/10 and a hit verdict at the box office.
MGR Magan is streaming on Vi Movies and TV and JioHotstar since 4 November 2021.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, JioHotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 4 November 2021
- Theatrical Release
- 10 January 2020
- Director
- Ponnraam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
A villager's peaceful life falls apart when he sees how his own family pushes each other away. At the same time, he learns a man is trying to destroy a mountain, putting his whole village in danger.
“A family's love is tested by a mountain's fate.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for MGR Magan
Cast reunions in this film: Samuthirakani & Namo Narayana (14 films together), M. Sasikumar & Samuthirakani (12 films together), M. Sasikumar & Namo Narayana (9 films together), Singampuli & Namo Narayana (5 films together), Sathyaraj & Saranya Ponvannan (4 films together), and Samuthirakani & Singampuli (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'MGR Magan' is a tribute to M.G. Ramachandran, a legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- Director Ponram is known for rural family comedies, and this film marked a shift toward a more dramatic plot with environmental themes.
- The movie faced delays in its release schedule, partly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the film industry.
- Actor Sivakarthikeyan, the lead, also co-produced the film under his banner Sivakarthikeyan Productions.
- The story's conflict over destroying a mountain is seen as a metaphor for protecting traditional village life and nature.
- Composer D. Imman, a frequent collaborator with Ponram, provided the film's music and background score.
- Despite the title referencing MGR, the plot is not a biopic but a contemporary family and social drama.