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Choo Mandhirakaali(2021)

5.5/10
Tamil127 mins

To reform his jealous cousins, a young man goes to a village of Tantriks and tries to make the most powerful woman in the place fall in love with him. But with his relatives using his own friend to prevent this from happening, can he emerge victorious?

Director:Eswar Kotravai
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Plex
Theatrical Release
24 September 2021
Director
Eswar Kotravai
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A young man visits a village of tantriks to win over its most powerful woman, hoping this will change his jealous cousins. His own relatives, however, use his friend to try and stop him from succeeding. He must now overcome these obstacles to achieve his goal.

A love spell that could break his family's curse.

Film Details

5.5Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date24 September 2021
Also Known AsChoo MandhiraKaali

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
K
Karthikeyan VeluMurugan
#2
D
DhananyaActor
#3
M
MuhilActor
#4
K
Kishore DevSaami
#5
S
Sanjana BurliSundaravalli
#6
V
Venkatesh BabuActor
#7
M
Mohammed FarhanCrew
#8
S
Satish RaghunathanMusic
#9
E
Eswar KotravaiDirector
#10
A
Annakkili VeluCrew

Trivia

  • The film's director Eswar Kotravai is also a popular Tamil television host known for comedy shows.
  • It was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu, including locations near Theni and Dindigul.
  • The movie blends folk fantasy elements with comedy, a style reminiscent of 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • Actor Kaali Venkat plays a dual role, appearing as both the hero's friend and a disguised antagonist.
  • The title 'Choo Mandhirakaali' references a folk deity often associated with protection and power in Tamil culture.
  • Despite its 2021 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Sathish Selvam, who is primarily known for his work in short films and independent projects.

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