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Mudhalvan

  • 19991999
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 49m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
7.6K
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Arjun Sarja, Manisha Koirala, Laila, Manivannan, Raghuvaran, Sushmita Sen, Vadivelu, Vijay Kumar, and Kalairani in Mudhalvan (1999)
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  • Drama
  • Thriller
A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.A man accepts a challenge to act as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for one day only, and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
7.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • S. Shankar
  • Writers
    • S. Shankar(screenplay)
    • Sujatha(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Arjun Sarja
    • Manisha Koirala
    • Raghuvaran
Top credits
  • Director
    • S. Shankar
  • Writers
    • S. Shankar(screenplay)
    • Sujatha(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Arjun Sarja
    • Manisha Koirala
    • Raghuvaran
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    • 11User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Arjun Sarja, Manisha Koirala, Laila, and Raghuvaran in Mudhalvan (1999)
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    Arjun Sarja
    Arjun Sarja
    • Pugazhendhias Pugazhendhi
    Manisha Koirala
    Manisha Koirala
    • Thenmozhias Thenmozhi
    Raghuvaran
    Raghuvaran
    • Aranganathanas Aranganathan
    Vadivelu
    Vadivelu
    • Balveshamas Balvesham
    Cochin Hanifa
    Cochin Hanifa
    • CM's PAas CM's PA
    Laila
    Laila
    • 'Kalakkal' Shubaas 'Kalakkal' Shuba
    Vijay Kumar
    Vijay Kumar
    • Thenmozhi's fatheras Thenmozhi's father
    Manivannan
    Manivannan
    • Chief Secretaryas Chief Secretary
    Kalairani
    Kalairani
    • Pugazhendhi's motheras Pugazhendhi's mother
    Omakuchi Narasimhan
    • Vadivelu's Uncleas Vadivelu's Uncle
    Sushmita Sen
    Sushmita Sen
    • Special Appearance (Song - Shakalaka Baby)as Special Appearance (Song - Shakalaka Baby)
    Surya
    • Manoharas Manohar
    • Director
      • S. Shankar
    • Writers
      • S. Shankar(screenplay) (story)
      • Sujatha(dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    The State's Chief Minister, after being questioned by a reporter, Pugazhendi, challenges him to accept the position for a day, and see for himself the challenges that face him. Pugazhendi accepts the challenge, and immediately sets about to tour the region, suspend and prosecute corrupt officials, arrest several politicians, including the Chief Minister himself, and makes swift and decisive changes that will go to assist the most vulnerable, much to the chagrin of people in power.. After the day is over, Pugazhendi will find his and his loved ones' lives in danger as the state's machinery, as well as goons, gather together to extract vengeance. —rAjOo (gunwanti@hotmail.com)
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    • chief minister
    • tamil nadu
    • reporter
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Rajinikanth was approached for the role of Pugazhendhi but turned it down.
    • Goofs
      When a student tries to board a bus, the bus is crowded at the end and in next second, it seems free from crowd and then the crowd returns.
    • Quotes

      Pugazhendi's Friend: Poda Panni!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Budget Padmanabhan (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Kurukku Chiruththavale
      Performed by Hariharan and Mahalakshmi Iyer

      Produced by A.R. Rahman

      Written by Vairamuthu

    User reviews11

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A film with a sincere message. Rarity in Indian films.
    The movie has its usual cinematic moments. But, the message comes from the heartfelt anguish. The happenings in the country currently attest to this fact and instead of just pointing out the problems, this attempts to point out some of the solutions as well. Very commendable.
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    • Kalki
    • Dec 8, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 1999 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • The Chief Minister
    • Filming locations
      • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Production companies
      • Ayngaran Music
      • Five Star
      • S. Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • ₹500,000,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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