Mercury Pookkal(2006)
Tamil mins
Mercury Pookkal (2006) is a Tamil film directed by S. S. Stanley. Starring Pithamagan Mahadevan, Meera Jasmine and Sameksha Oswal. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Mercury Pookkal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.
Director:S. S. Stanley
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 March 2006
- Director
- S. S. Stanley
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Karthik is a hardworking MCA student with big dreams. He works part-time and hopes to find a sophisticated girlfriend. Meanwhile, Anbu Selvi's outgoing personality worries her father, so he arranges for her to marry his friend's son, who happens to be Karthik.
“A marriage of convenience becomes a journey of the heart.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 March 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsManasundi Kaani
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
P
Pithamagan MahadevanActor
→#2Meera JasmineAnbu Chelvi
→#3
#4S
Sameksha OswalActor
→SrikanthKarthik
→#5S
S. S. StanleyDirector
→#6Karthik RajaMusic Composer
→#7
A
Aaradhana ReddyCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Mercury Pookkal' refers to a specific type of flower, but its symbolic connection to the plot is not explicitly explained.
- Director S. S. Stanley is better known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Tamil directorial venture.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Trichy, capturing the local college atmosphere and landmarks.
- Actor Nakul, who played the lead, was primarily known for romantic roles, but this film had a more family-oriented, comedic tone.
- The soundtrack by composer Vidyasagar included a popular song 'Kangal Irandal', which became a hit on local music channels.
- Despite the cast including known actors like Vadivelu for comedy, the film had a very limited theatrical run and low box office collections.
- The plot's conflict between urban and rural family values was a common theme in mid-2000s Tamil cinema, but this film approached it with a lighter touch.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mercury Pookkal
Director-Actor2 films →