Mettukudi(1996)
Mettukudi is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Sundar C. The film stars Karthik and Nagma in lead roles, with Gemini Ganesan, Goundamani, and Manivannan in supporting parts. The story follows a young man who pretends to be the long-lost son of a wealthy family to steal a historic Chola sword. The film was shot primarily at the Lalitha Mahal palace in Mysore. It is a remake of the 1990 Malayalam film His Highness Abdullah. The music was composed by Sirpy. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for the performances of Gemini Ganesan and Thilakan but criticism for its editing and the believability of the sword plot. Mettukudi was released on 29 August 1996.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 29 August 1996
- Director
- Sundar C.
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young man named Raja is hired by an archaeologist to steal a priceless Chola sword. He pretends to be the long-lost son of a wealthy family to get inside their palace. But when he falls in love with the granddaughter, his mission becomes complicated.
“Love or loot? Choose wisely.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mettukudi
Cast reunions in this film: Karthik & Goundamani (16 films together), Sundar C. & Goundamani (8 films together), Goundamani & Sirpy (7 films together), Sundar C. & Karthik (5 films together), Sundar C. & Sirpy (4 films together), and Karthik & Sirpy (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Metukudi' but was later renamed 'Metukudi' for release, reflecting a common practice in Tamil cinema of title changes.
- Director Sundar C made his directorial debut with this film, which helped establish his career in the comedy-drama genre.
- The plot revolves around a historical sword, drawing inspiration from Tamil Nadu's rich history of warrior clans and archaeological artifacts.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by comedian Vadivelu, who was rising to fame in the mid-1990s with his unique style.
- It was shot in various locations across Tamil Nadu, including traditional settings to emphasize the story's cultural roots.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, known for his catchy folk-inspired tunes in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- Despite its mix of romance and comedy, the film did not achieve major box office success compared to other releases of that year.