Mettukudi
| Mettukudi | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Sundar C |
| Written by | K. Selva Bharathy (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Sundar C |
| Story by | Sundar C |
| Produced by | N. Prabhavathy N. Jyothi Lakshmi N. Vishnuram N. Raghuram |
| Starring | Karthik Gemini Ganesan Goundamani Nagma |
| Cinematography | U. K. Senthil Kumar |
| Edited by | P. Sai Suresh |
| Music by | Sirpy |
Production company | Ganga Gowri Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Mettukudi (/meɪttukudi/ transl. The House on the Hill) is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Sundar C, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Karthik, Gemini Ganesan, Goundamani, Nagma and Manivannan. The music was composed by Sirpy with cinematography by U. K. Senthil Kumar and editing by P. Sai Suresh. The film released on 29 August 1996. It is a remake of the 1990 Malayalam film His Highness Abdullah.[2]
Plot
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The story starts in the 9th century. King Raja Raja Chola presents his valuable sword to his commander-in-chief, for playing a vital role in winning a war. It is preserved by his family descendants. In the present, an archaeologist plans to steal the sword due to its monetary value. Presently, a landlord Shanmugam is charged with the care of the sword.
The archaeologist plans to send Raja to steal the sword. He enters into the palace as the son (who ran off from the family in his childhood) of Kumarasamy, Shanmugam's son-in-law. Initially, everything goes smoothly. However, Indhu, Shanmugam's granddaughter, falls in love with Raja. The situation called for Raja to marry her. Later, Indhu discovers the truth and confronts him about stealing the sword.
In the meantime, Shanmugam, not knowing Raja for what he came there for, gives the sword to him and asks him to look after it. This makes Raja realise his mistake and promises him to protect it. The climax occurs when Raja manages to protect the sword from the archaeologist, and the family accepts Raja after learning the truth.
Cast
[edit]- Karthik as Rajasekhar
- Nagma as Indhu
- Gemini Ganesan as Shanmugam, Indhu's grandfather
- Goundamani as Kalingarayan
- Manivannan as Kumarasamy, Gemini Ganesan's son-in-law
- Thilakan as Deivathinam
- Rajeev as Archaeologist
- Uday Prakash as Deivathinam's son
- Vichu Viswanath as Archeologist's son-in-law
- Kumarimuthu as Rajasekhar's adoptive father
- Kazan Khan as Deivathinam's son
- Kalaranjini as Sivagaami
- Kavitha as Shanmugam's daughter
- Halwa Vasu as Servant
- Nizhalgal Ravi (Guest appearance)
- Viswanathan
- Rageena
Production
[edit]The film was predominantly shot at Lalitha Mahal, Mysore.[3] Thilakan was the director's only choice for the role he played.[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]Soundtrack was composed by Sirpy and lyrics were written by Palani Bharathi.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Anbulla Mannavane" | Mano, Swarnalatha | 5:15 |
| 2. | "Velvetta Velvetta" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 4:59 |
| 3. | "Indha Poonthendral" | Mano, Sirpy, Israth | 4:59 |
| 4. | "Adi Yaaradhu Yaaradhu" | Mano, K. S. Chithra | 5:00 |
| 5. | "Mana Madurai Gundu Malliye" | Krishnachander, Swarnalatha | 4:55 |
| 6. | "Saravanabava" | Mano | 4:48 |
| Total length: | 29:56 | ||
Reception
[edit]R. P. R. of Kalki praised the performances of Gemini Ganesan and Thilakan but panned the editing for having kept the scenes lengthy and found the stuff revolving around sword unbelievable.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mettukudi ( 1996 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 18 November 2004. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "'Muthu' to '36 Vayathinile': Five blockbuster Tamil films that were remade from Malayalam movies". The Times of India. 19 March 2020. Archived from the original on 25 March 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "முத்து, KGF, லிங்கா, மதராசப்பட்டிணம் போன்ற பல திரைப்படங்கள் எடுக்கப்பட்ட அரண்மனை இது தானாம்!". Native Planet (in Tamil). 14 December 2023. Archived from the original on 17 December 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ S, Venkadesan (25 September 2012). "Kollywood remembers Thilakan's unforgettable Tamil roles". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Mettukudi / Siraichaalai". AVDigital. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Mettukudi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ ஆர். பி. ஆர் (22 September 1996). "மேட்டுக்குடி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 81. Archived from the original on 13 May 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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