Marudhamalai(2007)
Marudhamalai is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Suraj and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Arjun Sarja as the titular constable, Meera Chopra as Divya, and Vadivelu as Encounter Ekambaram. The story follows a newly appointed police constable who challenges a powerful gangster controlling elections in a small town. The film blends high-energy fight sequences with slapstick comedy, earning Vadivelu the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian. It was released on 7 September 2007 and became a commercial success at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 2007
- Director
- Suraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A honest young police constable is posted to a town ruled by a ruthless gangster. The gangster uses violence and caste politics to control elections. The constable must fight the entire criminal empire to bring justice and protect the people he loves.
“One cop against a town of fear”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Marudhamalai
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Vadivelu & D. Imman (13 films together), Nassar & Raghuvaran (11 films together), Vadivelu & Arjun (9 films together), Nassar & D. Imman (9 films together), and Vadivelu & Raghuvaran (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Marudhamalai' is named after a real hill and temple in Coimbatore, a location significant in the story.
- Actor Arjun, who played the lead, performed many of his own stunts, including a risky fight sequence on a moving bus.
- The movie's climax was shot over 15 days at the actual Marudhamalai temple, requiring special permission from temple authorities.
- Director Suraj also wrote the dialogue, aiming to blend rural Tamil slang with mass hero punchlines.
- The villain character, played by Ashish Vidyarthi, was inspired by real-life local strongmen exploiting farmers in Tamil Nadu.
- A popular song from the film, 'Kadhal Vandhale', was re-used from the director's earlier unreleased project.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success in rural centers, strengthening Arjun's 'action king' image.