
Kazhuvethi Moorkkan(2023)
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.
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.”
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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.
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Frequent partnerships reunited in Kazhuvethi Moorkkan
