Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA(2013)
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA is a 2013 Tamil political satire film directed by Manivannan. The cast includes Sathyaraj, Manivannan, Raghuvannan, and Seeman. The story follows a poor farmer who becomes a corrupt politician and loses his family. The film is known for its sharp critique of electoral politics and caste dynamics. It was Manivannan's 50th and final directorial work. He died one month after the film's theatrical release. The movie blends comedy with a serious message about power and redemption.
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA is streaming on VI Movies and TV and ZEE5.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 10 May 2013
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A poor farmer named Amavasai changes his name to Nagaraja Cholan and enters politics. He wins an election through bribery and lies. But power corrupts him, and he loses his family. He must choose between power and love.
“Power is a poison”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Manivannan (29 films together), Vaiyapuri & Manivannan (10 films together), Vaiyapuri & M. S. Bhaskar (8 films together), Manivannan & M. S. Bhaskar (5 films together), Sathyaraj & Seeman (3 films together), and Sathyaraj & Vaiyapuri (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a sequel to the 1991 movie 'Nagaraja Cholan', with both starring Sathyaraj in the lead role.
- Director Manivannan, a noted political commentator, used the film to critique contemporary Tamil Nadu politics.
- The movie's release faced some delays, reportedly due to its sharp political satire and content.
- It was one of the final films directed by Manivannan before his passing in 2013.
- The title character's name references the ancient Chola king, contrasting historical glory with modern political corruption.
- Composer Srikanth Deva provided the music, continuing his frequent collaboration with director Manivannan.