Mughizh(2021)
Tamil62 mins
A girl who is scared of dogs gets a puppy, which helps her overcome her fear, and teaches her about life and loss.
Director:Karthik Swaminathan
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 8 October 2021
- Director
- Karthik Swaminathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Rating
- 8.7/10
Storyline
A girl is afraid of dogs. She gets a puppy, and caring for it helps her face her fear. Through this friendship, she learns important lessons about life and dealing with loss.
“A puppy teaches a girl to face her fears.”
Film Details
8.7Rating
62Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 October 2021
Also Known AsMugizh
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familylovefriendshipidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Maya CassandraActor
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MaruthupandianPresser
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Maria AmirthrajOffice colleague
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Praveen MuthuranganBiker
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Regina CassandraRadhika
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Shreeja Vijay SethupathiKavya
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Vijay SethupathiVijay
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Sathya PonmarCrew
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RevaaMusic
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Karthik SwaminathanDirector
→Trivia
- The film's director, Karthik Swaminathan, is also a well-known cinematographer for Tamil television.
- The young actress who played the lead role, Mahima Nambiar, had to work extensively with the puppy to build a real bond for the scenes.
- The puppy in the film is a Labrador Retriever, a breed often chosen for family films for its friendly nature.
- The movie's title 'Mughizh' is a Tamil word that can mean 'delight' or 'bliss,' reflecting the story's emotional core.
- It was produced by Potential Studios, a company also known for the acclaimed film 'Kadaisi Vivasayi' (The Last Farmer).
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ghibran, who used subtle themes to highlight the girl's changing emotions.
- While a drama about a girl and a dog, the film also gently touches on themes of grief and healing for adults in the family.