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Mudhalvan(1999)

5.5/10
Tamil150 mins

Mudhalvan (1999) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Shankar. Starring Manisha Koirala, Arjun and Raghuvaran. With an audience rating of 5.5/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Mudhalvan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.

Director:Shankar
Mood:
inspiringsuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 14 Jul 1999

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
14 July 1999
Theatrical Release
7 November 1999
Director
Shankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A man takes a dare to serve as chief minister for a single day. He does the job so well that he gets pulled into a dangerous world of political schemes and power struggles.

One day in power changes everything.

Film Details

5.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 November 1999
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Original Titleமுதல்வன்
Also Known AsOke Okkadu · The Chief Minister

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringsuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mudhalvan' means 'The First' or 'The Leader' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's rise.
  • Director Shankar originally planned to cast Rajinikanth in the lead role before finalizing Arjun.
  • The movie was remade in Hindi as 'Nayak' starring Anil Kapoor, with a similar plot.
  • A real-life Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's convoy was reportedly used for a key scene to add authenticity.
  • The film's climax was shot at the Madras High Court, a rare permission granted for a commercial film.
  • Composer A.R. Rahman created the song 'Shakalaka Baby' with Western pop influences, which became a chartbuster.
  • The movie faced some political controversy upon release for its critical portrayal of corruption.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mudhalvan

Palavesham-Mayakrishnan24 films
Palavesham-Thenmozhi's Father22 films
Mayakrishnan-Thenmozhi's Father14 films
Palavesham-Music Composer13 films
Palavesham-Original Music Composer13 films
Mayakrishnan-Chief Minister Aranganathan13 films
Director-Original Music Composer10 films
Palavesham-Actor9 films
Mayakrishnan-Original Music Composer9 films
Mayakrishnan-Music Composer9 films
Actor-Mayakrishnan8 films
Actor-Thenmozhi's Father8 films
Music Composer-Thenmozhi's Father8 films
Original Music Composer-Thenmozhi's Father8 films
Palavesham-Chief Minister Aranganathan7 films
Original Music Composer-Chief Minister Aranganathan7 films
Music Composer-Chief Minister Aranganathan7 films
Chief Minister Aranganathan-Thenmozhi's Father6 films
Actor-Chief Minister Aranganathan5 films

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