
Mathil(2021)
Tamil104 mins
Laxmikanthan, a common man, takes on a corrupt politician after he damages the wall of his house for an election campaign. Can Laxmikanthan find justice?
Director:Mithran Jawahar
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 2021
- Director
- Mithran Jawahar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- 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
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1




K. S. RavikumarLaxmikanthan
→#2
Jangiri MadhumithaActor
→#3
#4D
Dhivya DhuraisamyActor
→S
SwaminathanActor
→#5
SrinathActor
→#6
Mime GopiActor
→#7
#8K
Kathadi RamamurthyActor
→R
Raja SimmanActor
→#9
#10G
G BalamuruganCrew
→L
L. V. MuthukumaraswamyMusic
→#11M
Mithran JawaharDirector
→#12
J
Jothi ArunachalamCrew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mathil
Cast reunions in this film: K. S. Ravikumar & Swaminathan (3 films together).
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.