Ragalaipuram(2013)
Ragalaipuram is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Mano. The lead cast includes actors like Vimal, Aishwarya Rajesh, and others. The story follows Velu, a cowardly police officer who is mistakenly told he has blood cancer. His family lies to him so he will claim insurance money by dying on duty. Velu then embarks on a series of suicidal missions but fails because of his fear. The film is a remake of the 1991 Malayalam film of the same name. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances but criticism for its pacing. Ragalaipuram was released in theaters in 2013.
Ragalaipuram is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Einthusan, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 18 October 2013
- Director
- Mano
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A terrified police officer named Velu is told he has blood cancer. His family wants him to die on duty so they can claim insurance money. Velu agrees and tries to get himself killed. But his fear keeps stopping him from dying.
“One lie can turn a coward into a hero”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ragalaipuram
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Mayilsamy (26 films together), Manobala & M. S. Bhaskar (20 films together), Manobala & Kovai Sarala (15 films together), Manobala & Singampuli (13 films together), Manobala & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), and Karunas & Manobala (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Manohar is also a popular Tamil television anchor and host.
- The movie was shot in just 25 days on a very tight budget.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a supporting role, is better known for his work in critically acclaimed films like 'Aadukalam'.
- The plot revolves around a life insurance policy, a central device less common in mainstream Tamil cop dramas of that era.
- Despite its serious theme, the film incorporates comedic elements through the protagonist's initial cowardice.
- The title 'Ragalapuram' is a fictional place name, common in Tamil cinema to represent a generic town or setting.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is more widely known through television broadcasts and home video.