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Mullum Malarum

  • 1978
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 23m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
1.1K
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Mullum Malarum (1978)
DramaMusical

A boorish villager butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.A boorish villager butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.A boorish villager butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.

  • Director
    • J. Mahendran
  • Writers
    • Uma Chandran
    • J. Mahendran
  • Stars
    • Rajinikanth
    • Sarath Babu
    • Jayalakshmi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • J. Mahendran
    • Writers
      • Uma Chandran
      • J. Mahendran
    • Stars
      • Rajinikanth
      • Sarath Babu
      • Jayalakshmi
    • 6User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins total

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    Rajinikanth
    Rajinikanth
    • Kaali
    • (as Rajnikanth)
    Sarath Babu
    Sarath Babu
    • Kumaran
    Jayalakshmi
    Jayalakshmi
    • Manga
    Shoba
    • Valli
    Venniradai Moorthy
    Venniradai Moorthy
    • Murugesa
    Samikannu
    • Payapulla
    • Director
      • J. Mahendran
    • Writers
      • Uma Chandran
      • J. Mahendran
    • All cast & crew
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    10yuvangkrishna

    Must watch

    Mullum Malarum is a must watch film with a slow screenplay which shows the natural life of different people. The acting of every individuals in this film was stunning especially SUPER STAR RAJINIKANTH sir and the ma'am who acted as RAJINI sir's sister(Valli) in the movie. The climax portion in this film was very much touching. The film cannot be completely addressed as a feel good movie because some scenes the movie are very much emotional. This film is a family movie and the film must be watched by all brothers and sisters.

    Acting-10/10

    Direction-10/10

    Screenplay-10/10

    Story-8/10

    Editing-10/10

    Music-10/10

    Characterisation-10/10

    Overall-9.5/10

    A must watch movie with family
    8kramachandran

    Watchable entertainer

    A great movie. This movie more than anything defined Rajni ,as he is known today. Nearly thirty years have passed since it was released but even today it is very watchable. The movie is about the ego clash between a city bred Engineer Sarathbabu and an uncouth villager Rajni. The movie takes interesting turns and has some sterling performances given by the late actress Shobha as Rajni's wife, Rajni and Sarathbabu. Rajni sizzles, and he is packaged in this movie with his trade mark style, punchlines and everything else that is Superstar Rajni. The songs are just superb and Ilayaraja was in his peak form those days. The camera-work and the direction is flawless considering the times. Director Mahendran achieved great fame with this movie. Above all, this movie is of great nostalgic value.
    10thirujay

    Best of movie 'actor' Rajinikanth

    A must watch to see the actor Rajinikanth. He lived the character Kali which has the impact until now. 'Ketta paya sir in the Kaali'
    8Santhosh_2002

    Mullum Malarum

    Good Movie. Everybody acted very well in the movie. Songs and BGM in the movie were good. The movie was so interesting at 1st half. The movie somewhat lagged at 2nd half. The movie had some unwanted scenes. The movie did not had conclusion for some characters. This movie is one of the Best Tamil Movie of Rajinikanth. Good Movie.

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    • Trivia
      Mahendran later revealed that Kamal Haasan helped him financially when he couldn't convince the producer of Mullum Malarum to allocate additional funds to shoot certain critical scenes. Mahendran and Kamal Haasan never got to work together but shared a great deal of respect and friendship.
    • Connections
      Featured in Soorarai Pottru (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Senthazham Poovil
      Music by Ilaiyaraaja

      Lyrics by Kannadasan

      Performed by K.J. Yesudas

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1978 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Production company
      • Ananthi Films
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      2 hours 23 minutes
    • Color
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