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Mirugam(2007)

5.8/10
Tamil141 minstheatrical

Mirugam (transl. Animal) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language erotic drama film written and directed by Samy. The film stars debutant Aadhi as Ayyanar, alongside Padmapriya, Sona Heiden, and Ganja Karuppu. The story follows Ayyanar, a violent village brute who terrorizes locals through beatings and rape, and his forced marriage to Alagamma, who attempts to reform him. The film is noted for its raw and unflinching portrayal of brutality and the possibility of redemption. It received mixed reviews but was recognized for its bold themes and performances. Mirugam was released on December 14, 2007, and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Director:Samy
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing

Mirugam is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV, Eros Now, Prime Video, Plex
Theatrical Release
14 December 2007
Director
Samy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 21m
Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

Ayyanar is a barbarian who rules his village through fear. He beats innocents and rapes women without remorse. When he forces the beautiful Alagamma to marry him, she hates him at first. But she decides to transform him with kindness. Can a monster learn to be human, or will his sinful past destroy everything?

Can a beast become human?

Film Details

5.8Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date14 December 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMrugam

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
revengelovecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence5
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mirugam

Cast reunions in this film: Ganja Karuppu & Samy (2 films together), and Padmapriya & Sabesh-Murali (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mirugam' means 'beast' in Tamil, hinting at the main character's wild nature.
  • Director Samy also worked as an assistant director for several popular Tamil films before this.
  • The movie faced some criticism for its violent scenes and portrayal of women.
  • Actor Mahanadi Shankar, known for villain roles, played a key supporting character.
  • It was shot in realistic village locations to match the raw story setting.
  • The film's music was composed by Srikanth Deva, who often works in low-budget films.
  • Despite its dramatic plot, the movie did not become a major commercial success.

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