Murai Mappillai

Murai Mappillai

DVD cover
Directed by Sundar C.
Produced by K. Prabakaran
Written by Sundar C.
K. Selva Bharathy (dialogues)
Starring
Music by Swararaj
Cinematography U.K. Senthilkumar
Edited by Lancy — Mohan
Production
company
Anbalaya Films
Release dates
  • 15 December 1995
Running time
140 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Murai Mappillai is a 1995 Tamil comedy film directed by Sundar C. The film features newcomers Arun Vijay and newcomer Kirthika in lead roles, with Rajashree, Manivannan, K. Prabakaran, Goundamani and Senthil playing supporting roles. The film, produced by K. Prabakaran, had musical score by Swararaj and was released on 15 December 1995. [1][2]

Plot

Kai Ezhuthu Gounder (Manivannan) and Kai Naattu Gounder (K. Prabakaran) are the village's bigwig and best friends. While their children Raja (Arun Vijay) and Indhu (Kirthika) hate each other, they are classmates and quarrel continually. In contrast, their fathers want to marry them. Sorna (Rajashree), a dancer, comes to their village to separate the thick friends. Finally, Raja and Kirthika fall in love with each other. Sorna seduces the thick friends and create a conflict between them. In the past, Kai Ezhuthu Gounder and Kai Naattu Gounder tries to rape Sorna's sister and before it she committed suicide. Since that day, Sorna wanted to take revenge. Raja and Indhu are distraught, Sorna only wanted to punish Kai Ezhuthu Gounder and Kai Naattu Gounder but not the young lovers, so she comes to their rescue. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

Awards

1995 Filmfare Awards South

Soundtrack

Murai Mappillai
Soundtrack album by Swararaj
Released 1995
Recorded 1995
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length 23:22
Label Lucky Audio
Producer Swararaj

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by Swararaj who debuted in Tamil cinema as a music director with this film. The soundtrack, released in 1995, features 7 tracks with lyrics written by Vaali and Bharati Puthran.[3]

Track Song Singer(s) Duration
1 'Akkali Magale' Rajesh 1:43
2 'Anga Paar' Mano 3:52
3 'Ezhulagam' T. L. Maharajan 2:27
4 'Maama Maama' Manivannan, K. Prabakaran, Mano, Sujatha Mohan 4:09
5 'Sikkunu Mutham' Shahul Hameed, Swarnalatha, Chorus 3:14
6 'Thendral Kaatre' S. Janaki 3:57
7 'Unnai Marunthu' P. Unni Krishnan, K. S. Chithra 4:00

Production

The film marked the introduction of Arun Vijay, son of actor Vijayakumar into films. The first film Arun Vijay signed was Love Story. But as its music composer, A. R. Rahman, was very busy, producer K. Prabakaran signed him up for Murai Mappillai directed by Sundar C. The film launch was attended by Vijayakumar's family, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, R. Sarathkumar, Raadhika Sarathkumar, Kushboo, Meena, A. R. Rahman, Jayaram, R. Parthiepan and Arjun Sarja.[4]

References

  1. "Murai Maappillai (1995) Tamil Movie". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  2. "Filmography of murai mappillai". cinesouth.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  3. S. R. Ashok Kumar (2012-01-28). "Audio Beat: Aasamy". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  4. S. R. Ashok Kumar (2006-05-05). "His career makes a steady progress". The Hindu. Retrieved 2014-07-16.