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Kazhuvethi Moorkkan(2023)

7.0/10
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?

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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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

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Vibe & Tags

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

Cast & Crew

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.

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