
Kazhuvethi Moorkkan(2023)
Tamil130 minsdirect-to-OTT
Moorkan and Bhoominathan, residents of Ramanathapuram district, share a friendship bond. Moorkan possesses a brusque demeanor, whereas Bhoominathan tends to be reserved and calm. When an individual attempts to provoke a conflict between them, what unfolds?
Director:S. Y. Gowtham Raj
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 26 May 2023
- Director
- S. Y. Gowtham Raj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Two friends from different castes have been close since school. When one friend's father is attacked, all evidence points to the other friend as the culprit. This accusation throws their lifelong friendship into serious danger and turmoil.
“Friendship tested by a crime that pits them against each other.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 May 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsKazhuvetthi Moorkkan · Kazhuvethi Mookkan · Kazhuvethi Moorkan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
friendshipfamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1






ArulnithiActor
→#2
Dushara VijayanActress
→#3
Munish KanthSupporting Actor
→#4D
DMJ RajasimhanSupporting Actor
→#5
Santhosh PrathapSupporting Actor
→#6
M
MunishkanthUnmai
→#7
#8C
Chaya DeviActor
→
Sharath LohitashwaActor
→#9R
Raja SimmanActor
→#10Y
Yaar KannanActor
→#11S
S. Y. Gowtham RajDirector
→#12
D. ImmanMusic Director
→#13
J
Jayanthi Ambed KumarCrew
→#14
S
Sy Gowtham RajCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kazhuvethi Moorkkan
Cast reunions in this film: D. Imman & Munish Kanth (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kazhuvethi Moorkkan' refers to a traditional Tamil folk game, symbolising the childhood bond at the story's core.
- Director Sy Gowtham Raj previously worked as an assistant director for acclaimed filmmaker Vetrimaaran.
- Actor Vemal, who plays Moorkkasaamy, underwent a physical transformation and learned specific local dialect for his village-based role.
- The movie was shot extensively in real village locations in and around Madurai to capture authentic rural atmosphere.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor M. S. Bhaskar in a key supporting role, adding depth to the family drama.
- The film's music was composed by Sam C. S., known for blending folk instruments with modern arrangements in the soundtrack.
- Despite its action genre tags, the story heavily focuses on friendship and family values, which was a deliberate creative choice.

