Muni(2007)
Muni is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film directed by Raghava Lawrence. The film stars Rajkiran, Lawrence, and Vedhika in lead roles. It follows Ganesh, a man with a severe fear of ghosts, who becomes possessed by the spirit of Muni. Muni seeks revenge against a corrupt MLA who murdered him and his daughter. The film blends supernatural horror with family comedy and social commentary. It received mixed reviews from critics but became a commercial success. Muni is the first installment in the popular Kanchana film series. The film was released on 9 March 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, YuppTV
- Theatrical Release
- 9 March 2007
- Director
- Raghava Lawrence
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A man terrified of ghosts moves into a new house. An angry spirit named Muni possesses his body. The ghost wants revenge against the politician who killed him. The man must decide whether to fight the ghost or help it find justice.
“The ghost wants justice. The man wants peace.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Muni
Cast reunions in this film: Kovai Sarala & Raghava Lawrence (4 films together), and Rajkiran & Kovai Sarala (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned as a horror movie but later comedy and action elements were added to appeal to a wider audience.
- Raghava Lawrence, the director, also choreographed the film's songs and performed the signature 'Kannana Kanne' dance.
- The character Muni's distinctive look with long hair and beard was inspired by a real-life sadhu Lawrence encountered.
- This was the first Tamil film where actress Rambha played a mother role, portraying the wife of the lead character.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a specially constructed temple set to maintain continuity.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success and spawned a popular sequel, 'Muni 2: Kanchana'.
- Composer Devi Sri Prasad created the background score using unconventional instruments to enhance the horror feel.