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Yaanai Mugathaan(2023)

7.0/10
Tamil127 mins

Yaanai Mugathaan (2023) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by Rejishh Midhila. Starring Rejishh Midhila, Kartik S. Nair and Ramesh Thilak. With an audience rating of 7.0/10, Yaanai Mugathaan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:Rejishh Midhila
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 April 2023
Director
Rejishh Midhila
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

An autorickshaw driver is a huge fan of Lord Ganesha but often acts dishonestly. When an idol goes missing from his home, he suddenly can no longer see the god. He then begins to encounter very odd and unexplained events.

When a god disappears, a man's world turns upside down.

Film Details

7.0Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 April 2023
Also Known AsYaanai Mugatthaan · Yanai Mugathaan · Yaanai Mugaththaan · Good luck Ganesha

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Rejishh MidhilaDirector
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Kartik S. NairCrew
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Ramesh Thilak, Ganesh in Yaanai Mugathaan
Ramesh ThilakActor
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Uday ChandraActor
#5
Yogi Babu, Lord Vinayaga in Yaanai Mugathaan
Yogi BabuActor

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Trivia

  • The film's director Rejishh Midhila is also a professional still photographer who has worked on many Tamil film sets.
  • The movie's title 'Yaanai Mugathaan' translates to 'Elephant-Faced One', a direct reference to the deity Lord Ganesha.
  • Actor M. S. Bhaskar, who plays a key role, is known for his comedy timing but his character here has a more serious emotional arc.
  • The story uses the common Chennai setting of an autorickshaw driver's life to ground its supernatural fantasy plot.
  • The film released alongside several bigger star vehicles, relying on its unique concept to find an audience.
  • A central plot device involves a Ganesha idol going missing, mirroring real-world temple thefts that sometimes make news.
  • The comedy stems from the lead character's hypocrisy as a devotee who is dishonest in his daily dealings.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Yaanai Mugathaan

Michael-Lord Vinayaga13 films
Malli Akka-Lord Vinayaga8 films
Lord Vinayaga-Rangannan8 films
Lord Vinayaga-Matha Bhairavi Mangatha3 films
Lord Vinayaga-Mani Annan2 films
Lord Vinayaga-Original Music Composer2 films

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