Maharasan(1993)
Maharasan is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language comedy film produced, directed and co-written by G. N. Rangarajan. The film stars Kamal Haasan as Vadivelu, a butcher, alongside Bhanupriya, Ramesh Aravind, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, and Vadivelu in supporting roles. The story follows a butcher who refuses to marry until his younger sister is settled, leading to a series of comedic events involving a love triangle, a family secret about a swapped baby, and a wealthy politician's prejudice. Notable for Kamal Haasan acting without payment to help the director overcome financial crisis, the film was a commercial success and helped Rangarajan recover from debts. It was released on 5 March 1993 and features music by Ilaiyaraaja.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vi Movies and TV, Prime Video, Apple TV, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 5 March 1993
- Director
- G. Rangarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Rating
- 3.7/10
Storyline
Vadivelu is a butcher who lives with his sister Rani in a slum. He loves his neighbour Selvi but refuses to marry until Rani is settled. Selvi disguises herself as a boy to make Rani's lover Ramesh jealous. But Ramesh's rich father opposes the marriage. A family secret about a swapped baby changes everything.
“A butcher with a heart of gold”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Maharasan
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Kamal Haasan & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & V. K. Ramasamy (42 films together), and Ilayaraja & Vinu Chakravarthy (34 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few films where comedian Vadivelu played the main hero role, not just a supporting character.
- The film's director, Rangarajan G N, was better known as a popular dialogue writer for many successful Tamil films.
- A song from the film, 'Kadhal Vandhuchu', was reused later in the 2004 film 'Giri' starring Arjun.
- The movie highlighted social issues in a village setting, which was a common theme in early 1990s Tamil cinema.
- Actor Vadivelu performed his own comedy scenes but also had serious emotional moments in this dramatic story.
- The film's release came during a period when many comedians like Goundamani were also trying lead roles.
- Some scenes were shot in real village locations to make the rural atmosphere look authentic.