Azhagar Malai

Azhagar Malai (English: Azhagar Mountain) is a 2009 Tamil language film written and directed by S. P. Rajkumar. It stars RK and Muktha in the lead roles, 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.

Azhagar Malai
Directed byS. P. Rajkumar
Produced byKarumari Kanthaswamy
(Presenter)
K. lakshmana Murthy
Written byS. P. Rajkumar
StarringRK
Muktha
Napoleon
Lal
Vadivelu
Music byIlaiyaraaja
CinematographyA. Karthik Raja
Edited byJ. N. Harsha
Production
company
Karumari Movies
Distributed byKarumari Movies
Release date
  • 7 August 2009 (2009-08-07)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The 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

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1]

  • "Kelaku Velakuthu" - Madhu Balakrishnan, Bela Shende
  • "Karugumani" - Ilaiyaraaja, Bela Shende
  • "Ulagam Ippo" - Ilaiyaraaja
  • "Muthama" - Madhu Balakrishnan, Rita

Critical reception

Behindwoods 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]

References


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