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Madurai Manikkuravar(2021)

6.5/10
Tamil122 mins

Madurai Manikkuravar (2021) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Raajarishi. Starring Suman Talwar, M. S. Bhaskar and Raj Kapoor. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Madurai Manikkuravar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Raajarishi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 2021
Director
Raajarishi
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A hot-headed villager named Mani has made many enemies. On his wedding day, he is tricked, attacked, and killed. As his family mourns, a new police officer who looks just like him arrives in town.

A look-alike cop seeks justice for a murdered man.

Film Details

6.5Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date31 December 2021
Also Known AsMadurai Manikkuravan · Madurai Manikuravar · Madurai Manikuravan

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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6.5/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Suman TalwarActor
#2
M. S. Bhaskar, Actor in Madurai Manikkuravar
M. S. BhaskarActor
#3
Raj Kapoor, Actor in Madurai Manikkuravar
Raj KapoorActor
#4
Ganja Karuppu, Actor in Madurai Manikkuravar
Ganja KaruppuActor
#5
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G. KaalayappanActor
#6
Kausalya, Actor in Madurai Manikkuravar
KausalyaActor
#7
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Ashmitha SubramaniyamActor
#8
Madhavi Latha, Actor in Madurai Manikkuravar
Madhavi LathaActor
#9
Radha Ravi, Actor in Madurai Manikkuravar
Radha RaviActor
#10
Saravanan, Actor in Madurai Manikkuravar
SaravananActor
#11
R
RaajarishiDirector
#12
D
D. ShankarCrew
#13
H
HarikumarActor
#14
I
IlaiyaraajaMusic

Trivia

  • The film's title references a historical figure, Madurai Manikkuravar, a 17th-century Tamil poet known for his sharp wit and social commentary.
  • Director Raajarishi is the son of veteran Tamil actor-director Raadha Ravi, making this a second-generation filmmaking venture.
  • Actor Aadhi, who plays the dual role, underwent a significant physical transformation to differentiate the look of the two characters.
  • The movie was primarily shot in and around Madurai to capture the authentic atmosphere of the region's rural settings.
  • Despite being an action drama, the film incorporates folk music elements specific to the Madurai district in its soundtrack.
  • The plot device of a lookalike arriving after a death is a recurring motif in Tamil cinema, seen in older films like 'Uthama Puthiran'.
  • The film's release was delayed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic before finally premiering on a streaming platform.

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