Azhagar Malai (transl. Azhagar Mountain) is a 2009 Tamil language masala film written and directed by S. P. Rajkumar. It stars RK and Muktha, while Napoleon, Lal, and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with cinematography by A. Karthik Raja and editing by J. N. Harsha. The film released on 7 August 2009.
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| Directed by | S. P. Rajkumar |
| Written by | S. P. Rajkumar |
| Produced by | Karumari Kanthaswamy (Presenter) K. lakshmana Murthy |
| Starring | RK Muktha Napoleon Lal Vadivelu |
| Cinematography | A. Karthik Raja |
| Edited by | J. N. Harsha |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Karumari Movies |
| Distributed by | Karumari Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThe film is set in a village near Madurai. Pugazhendi (RK) spends all his time drinking and is ridiculed by everyone. In contrast, his elder brother Pandithurai (Napoleon) is respected and admired by everyone. Pandithurai showers love and affection on Pugazh. He even tries to arrange for his wedding upon hoping he would reform. However, knowing about Pugazh and his habits, nobody comes forward to give their daughter to him. Pugazh, who spends all his time with his maternal uncle Kaththamuthu (Vadivelu), comes across Janani (Muktha). It is love at first sight for him. Meanwhile, the family of Rathnavelu (Lal), another powerful man in the village, is hellbent on revenging Pandithurai and his family due to some previous enmity. They hatch a conspiracy and try to halt Pughazh and Janani's wedding. The film cuts to a flashback, and the reason for the ill-feeling between two families is revealed. It is now up to Pugazh to bump off Rathnavelu and restore peace in his family.
Cast
edit- RK as Pugazhendhi
- Muktha as Janani
- Napoleon as Pandithurai
- Lal as Rathnavelu
- Vadivelu as Kaththamuthu
- Manivannan
- Thyagu
- Sona Heiden as Rose
- Bonda Mani
- Anu Mohan
- Muthukaalai
- Besant Ravi
- King Kong
- Halwa Vasu
- Singamuthu
- Ranjitha as Malar (guest appearance)
- Saravanan in a guest appearance
- Suganya in a guest appearance
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kelaku Velakuthu" | Madhu Balakrishnan, Bela Shende | Mu. Metha |
| 2 | "Karugumani" | Ilaiyaraaja, Bela Shende | Na. Muthukumar |
| 3 | "Ulagam Ippo" | Ilaiyaraaja | Vaali |
| 4 | "Muthama" | Madhu Balakrishnan, Rita | Snehan |
| 5 | "Enna Senjalum" | Tippu, Poni | Muthulingam |
| 6 | "Unnai Enakku" | Bhavatharini, Rita | Palani Bharathi |
Critical reception
editBehindwoods wrote, "There is nothing strikingly novel about the premise of the story. Yet, the director has managed to make something out of it."[2] Sify wrote, "Azhagar Malai has nothing new to offer and has a silly excuse for a plot, with some of the poorest actors you could possibly assemble, aimed at B and C centre audiences."[3] Rediff wrote, "The real problem is the screenplay though the comedy, and some slick production values are the only things that keeps it going while all the twists and turns are as predictable as a 70s pot-boiler."[4] Web Dunia wrote "Comedy is the pillar of Azhagar Malai, everything else is futile."[5]
References
edit- ^ Azhagar Malai songs raaga.com Archived 31 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Azhagar Malai – Tamil Movie Reviews – RK Banu Vadivelu Napoleon Manivannan S.P. Rajakumar Ilayaraja". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Azhagar Malai". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016.
- ^ "Azhagar Malai: Revisiting the 70s". Archived from the original on 4 October 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
- ^ "அழகர் மலை". Web Dunia. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
