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Kazhuvethi Moorkkan(2023)

7.0/10
Tamil130 mins

Kazhuvethi Moorkkan (2023) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by S. Y. Gowtham Raj. Starring Arulnithi, Dushara Vijayan and Munish Kanth. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Kazhuvethi Moorkkan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
26 May 2023
Director
S. Y. Gowtham Raj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe 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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
friendshipfamilyjusticeidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kazhuvethi Moorkkan

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