
Mathil(2021)
Tamil104 mins
Mathil (2021) is a 104-minute Tamil film directed by Mithran Jawahar. Starring Jangiri Madhumitha, Dhivya Dhuraisamy and Swaminathan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Mathil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.
Director:Mithran Jawahar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2021
- Director
- Mithran Jawahar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man fights back when a politician damages his house wall for an election. He takes on the corrupt official to get justice.
“One man's wall. A city's fight for justice.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
104Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 April 2021
Also Known AsMadhil
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1




Jangiri MadhumithaActor
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Dhivya DhuraisamyActor
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SwaminathanActor
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SrinathActor
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Mime GopiActor
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#7K
Kathadi RamamurthyActor
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Raja SimmanActor
→#8M
Mithran JawaharDirector
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#10G
G BalamuruganCrew
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K. S. RavikumarActor
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L. V. MuthukumaraswamyMusic
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Jothi ArunachalamCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Mathil' means 'wall' in Tamil, symbolizing both the physical wall and the protagonist's stand against corruption.
- Director Mithran Jawahar is known for family dramas, making this a rare foray into a more direct social issue film.
- The movie was shot extensively in real residential neighborhoods to capture authentic urban Tamil Nadu settings.
- Actor Kaali Venkat, who plays a supporting role, is primarily known for comedic parts but took a more serious turn here.
- The plot was inspired by common local grievances during election seasons when private property is often encroached upon.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, arriving shortly after COVID-19 lockdowns eased in Tamil Nadu.
- It uses minimal background score in key scenes to emphasize the raw, realistic tension of the confrontation.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mathil
Laxmikanthan-Actor3 films →