Mathil Mel Poonai(2013)
Mathil Mel Poonai is a 2013 Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Barani Jayapal. The lead roles are played by Vijay Vasanth and Vibha Natarajan. The story follows a young couple who move into a new home and face a terrifying night when a serial killer targets them. The film relies on suspense and a confined setting to build tension. It received mixed reviews from critics but was noted for its tight pacing and effective use of a single-location setup. The movie was released in theaters in 2013 and later made available on digital platforms.
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- Theatrical Release
- 8 March 2013
- Director
- Barani Jayapal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
A young couple, Karthik and Anu, move into a quiet colony. On their first night, a killer breaks into their home. They must fight to survive until morning while trapped inside with no help coming. Every shadow hides danger, and trust becomes a deadly mistake.
“Your neighbor could be your worst nightmare”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mathil Mel Poonai
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & G. Gnanasambandam (4 films together), and Thambi Ramaiah & Vijay Vasanth (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2008 British horror-thriller 'Eden Lake', transposing its intense story to a Tamil setting.
- Director Barani Jayapal also wrote the screenplay, marking one of his few feature film directorial credits.
- Despite the film's poor reception, it featured music by Ganesh Raghavendra, who has composed for several other Tamil films.
- The title 'Mathil Mel Poonai' translates to 'Cat on the Wall', a common Tamil idiom for someone who is neutral or opportunistic.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and was quickly deemed a commercial failure.
- Cinematographer LK Vijay, known for his work in Tamil television and film, handled the visuals for this thriller.
- Actor Thambi Ramayya, primarily known for comedic roles, appeared in a key supporting role in this serious genre film.