Moodar Koodam(2013)
Moodar Koodam is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language black comedy thriller film written, produced, and directed by Naveen. The cast includes Naveen, Sendrayan, Rajaj, Kuberan, Oviya, and V. Jayaprakash. The story follows four impoverished young men who break into a wealthy businessman's home expecting an empty house, only to find the family present and the businessman bankrupt. As they take the family hostage, a series of eccentric characters arrive, escalating the chaos. The film was praised for its sharp dialogues, realistic character portrayals, and social commentary on poverty and class divide. It won two awards and received three nominations. The movie was released on September 13, 2013, and has since gained a cult following among Tamil cinema enthusiasts.
Quick Facts
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- Vi Movies and TV, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 13 September 2013
- Director
- Naveen
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Four desperate, penniless friends plan to rob a rich businessman's house while the family is away on pilgrimage. But when they break in, they find the family at home and the businessman completely bankrupt. Trapped inside with no escape plan, they take the family hostage and search for hidden wealth. Soon, more strangers arrive, turning a simple robbery into a chaotic comedy of errors.
“A gathering of fools with nothing to lose”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Moodar Koodam
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Anupama Kumar (10 films together), Jayaprakash & Pandiraj (6 films together), and Jayaprakash & Sentrayan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a very small budget.
- Director Naveen also played a small role as a police officer in the movie.
- The story was partly inspired by a real-life news article about a failed robbery.
- It was the first Tamil film to be shot entirely using a Canon 5D Mark II digital camera.
- The comedy is often compared to the style of the cult classic 'Soodhu Kavvum' from the same year.
- Actor 'Naveen' is not the director; it's a stage name for actor Sathish Krishnan.
- The film initially had a quiet release but later gained a strong following through word-of-mouth and DVDs.