Koodal Nagar(2007)
Koodal Nagar is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy in his directorial debut. The film stars Bharath in a dual role as twin brothers, alongside Bhavana and Sandhya. Set in a suburb of Madurai, the story follows Suriyan, a gentle library worker who falls in love with the daughter of a powerful politician, and his twin brother Chandran, a mortuary assistant. Their lives are shattered when the politician orders Suriyan's murder, leading Chandran to seek revenge. The film was praised for its natural storytelling and Bharath's performance, but performed below average at the box office. It was released on 5 April 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Hungama Play, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 5 April 2007
- Director
- Seenu Ramasamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Twin brothers Suriyan and Chandran live in a small town near Madurai. Suriyan is gentle and works at a library. He falls in love with Manimekalai, the daughter of a ruthless politician. When the politician orders Suriyan's death, Chandran must choose between loyalty and revenge.
“Two brothers. One revenge.”
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Trivia
- The film's director Seenu Ramasamy also wrote the story, which was inspired by his own observations of life in Madurai.
- Actor Bharath played the dual role of the twin brothers, marking one of his early notable performances in Tamil cinema.
- The movie's title 'Koodal Nagar' refers to a real suburb in Madurai, grounding the story in a specific local setting.
- The soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, known for his melodic scores in South Indian films during the 2000s.
- Despite its realistic drama, the film had a modest box office run but later gained appreciation for its storytelling.
- The film features veteran actor Nizhalgal Ravi in a supporting role, adding to the cast of familiar Tamil character actors.
- Some scenes were shot in actual Madurai locations to capture the authentic atmosphere of the suburb.