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Murugaa(2007)

5.5/10
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Murugaa is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. T. Neason in his directorial debut. The film stars Ashok, Shruti Sharma, and Vadivelu in lead roles. The story follows Murugan, a poor village boy who falls in love with his wealthy schoolmate Amudha. When her violent uncle Selvam discovers the romance, he forces Murugan and his mother to flee to Chennai. Years later, a chance meeting at a medical college rekindles their relationship. The film features a soundtrack composed by Karthik Raja with lyrics by Na. Muthukumar. It received mixed critical reviews, with praise for its music but criticism for its predictable plot. The film was released in March 2007.

Director:R. T. Neason
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 March 2007
Director
R. T. Neason
Language
Tamil
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A poor village boy named Murugan falls in love with his rich schoolmate Amudha. Her violent uncle Selvam tries to kill him, forcing Murugan to flee to Chennai. Years later, a chance meeting at a medical college rekindles their love. But Amudha's family has already arranged her marriage to Selvam. Murugan must fight to win her back.

“Love that refuses to die”

Film Details

5.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 March 2007

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyrevengejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Ashok, Actor in Murugaa
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Shruti SharmaActor
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SamikshaActor
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PadmeshCinematographer
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Karthik Raja, Music Composer in Murugaa
Karthik RajaMusic Composer
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R. T. Neason, Director in Murugaa
R. T. NeasonDirector
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Murugaa

Cast reunions in this film: Ashok & Padmesh (2 films together).

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PadmeshCinematographer
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Trivia

  • The film's director Nesan was previously known for directing the 2004 Tamil horror film 'Muni'.
  • Actor Ashok, who played Murugan, was also a popular television host for shows like 'Asatha Povathu Yaaru'.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, son of famous film composer Deva.
  • A key scene where Murugan works as a delivery boy was shot in the bustling T. Nagar area of Chennai.
  • The film's release faced competition from several bigger-budget Diwali releases in 2007.
  • Shruti Sharma, who played Amudha, had primarily acted in Telugu films before this Tamil role.
  • The story uses the classic 'rich girl, poor boy' theme common in early 2000s Tamil cinema.

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