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Murungakkai Chips(2021)

7.0/10
Tamil142 mins

Murungakkai Chips (2021) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Srijar. Starring Rajendran, K. Bhagyaraj and Manobala. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Murungakkai Chips stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Srijar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 December 2021
Director
Srijar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A newlywed couple faces a funny challenge on their first night together. The husband is trying to avoid intimacy, while the wife is determined to make it happen. The story follows their playful struggle to see who gets their way.

A wedding night with a secret battle of wills.

Film Details

7.0Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date10 December 2021
Also Known AsMurungaikkai Chips · Murungakai Chips · Murungaikai Chips

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Murungakkai Chips' refers to a popular South Indian snack made from drumsticks, symbolizing a crunchy, humorous take on marital life.
  • Director Srijar previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Joker' (2016) before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • The movie was shot primarily in a single house location in Chennai, emphasizing the intimate and confined setting of the newlyweds' story.
  • Actress Smruthi Venkat, who plays the female lead, is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer, which influenced some of her expressive performance in the film.
  • The film's plot is inspired by real-life anecdotes and traditional pressures surrounding marriage consummation in certain Indian families.
  • Despite being a comedy, the movie subtly addresses societal expectations on gender roles within marriage, using humor as a tool for commentary.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, who is known for his work in Tamil and Telugu films, adding a light-hearted musical touch to the narrative.

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