Muthu Nagaram(2013)
Muthu Nagaram is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Thirupathi. The cast includes Ganja Karuppu, Kadhal Sukumar, and Kadhal Thandapani in lead roles. The story follows Vishwa, an auto rickshaw driver, and his friends who seek revenge on a corrupt police inspector after their friend is wrongly imprisoned. Their plan results in the inspector's death, and three unrelated murders occur on the same night, causing the friends to suspect each other. The film explores themes of loyalty, paranoia, and the consequences of vigilantism. Produced by A. Murugan under L.A. Cine Arts, the movie runs for 122 minutes. It was released theatrically in India on October 27, 2013.
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- Theatrical Release
- 25 October 2013
- Director
- Ottapidaram K. Thirupathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m 0
Storyline
Vishwa and his three friends live simple lives in a small town. When one friend is wrongly jailed by a corrupt inspector, the group plans revenge. Their break-in goes wrong, and the inspector is killed. That same night, three other murders happen. The friends turn on each other, and Vishwa must find the truth before their bond is destroyed forever.
“Revenge has a price.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Muthu Nagaram' translates to 'Pearl City', which is a nickname for the coastal city of Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu.
- Director Thirupathi Raja is known for rural-themed films and often casts actor Vimal, who also stars in this movie.
- The plot revolves around a village 'kangaroo court', reflecting real informal justice systems sometimes found in rural South India.
- Actress Oviya, who plays a lead role, was primarily a television personality before this film.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his long collaboration with the director.
- Despite being an action-comedy, the film underperformed at the box office upon its release.
- A key comedy sequence involves the main characters pretending to commit a crime, which accidentally mirrors a real local incident.