Mutham(2002)
Mutham (transl. Kiss) is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language slasher film directed by S. A. Chandrasekaran. The cast includes Arun Vijay, Sathyan, Nagendra Prasad, Ajayan, Charulatha, Nanditha Jennifer, and Anjali. The story follows a young couple who elope to a beach resort, where an old man warns them of danger. They ignore him, and their friends are murdered one by one. The killer is revealed to be the old man, seeking revenge for his granddaughter's death. The film was marketed as India's first digital film made for theatres, shot in forests across Tirupati, Hogenakkal Falls, Yelagiri hills, and Alappuzha. Critical reception was negative, with reviewers criticizing the plot and execution. The film was released on 6 December 2002.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 December 2002
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.0/10
Storyline
A young couple elopes to a beach resort with their friends to escape an angry father. An old man warns them the place is haunted. They ignore him, and soon their friends start dying one by one. The group must uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victims.
“A kiss that leads to death”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mutham
Cast reunions in this film: Thalaivasal Vijay & Madhan Bob (6 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Thalaivasal Vijay (3 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Madhan Bob (3 films together), Anjali & Bharani (2 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & S. A. Chandrasekhar (2 films together), and Arun Vijay & Madhan Bob (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mutham' but was later released in some regions as 'Mutham: The Kiss' to highlight its romantic thriller theme.
- Director S. A. Chandrasekhar, known for action films, ventured into the horror-thriller genre with this movie, which was a departure from his usual style.
- Actor Thalaivasal Vijay, who played the old man, was primarily known for supporting roles in village dramas, making his villainous turn here notable.
- The beach resort and forest scenes were filmed in and around Chennai, using locations to create an isolated, eerie atmosphere on a modest budget.
- The film's plot involving a resort built on a cursed forest drew comparisons to earlier Tamil horror films like 'Chandramukhi', though it was less successful.
- Music director Srikanth Deva composed the soundtrack, which included a popular romantic duet that received more attention than the film itself.
- Despite its thriller elements, the movie had a limited theatrical run and is now mostly remembered as a niche early-2000s horror attempt.