# Mudhalvan (1999)

> A fearless reporter spends one day as chief minister, launching an explosive anti-corruption purge before the political establishment strikes back.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/46190

## Facts

- Runtime: 169 min
- Genres: Thriller
- Director: Shankar
- Cast: Arjun Sarja, Raghuvaran, Manisha Koirala, Manivannan, Vadivelu, Laila, Kalairani, Vijayakumar
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220656/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: urgent, idealistic, confrontational, political thriller night, Tamil cinema marathon

## Synopsis

A daring challenge reveals the dark underbelly of political power and corruption.

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