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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Azhagar Malai<br />
| image = azhagar-malai-audio.jpg<br />
| director = [[S. P. Rajkumar]]<br />
| writer = S. P. Rajkumar<br />
| starring = [[R. K. (actor)|RK]]<br>[[Muktha (actress)|Muktha]]<br>[[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]<br>[[Lal (actor)|Lal]]<br>[[Vadivelu]]<br />
| producer = Karumari Kanthaswamy<br /><small>'''(Presenter)'''</small><br />K. lakshmana Murthy<br />
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]<br />
| cinematography = A. Karthik Raja<br />
| editing = J. N. Harsha<br />
| studio = Karumari Movies<br />
| distributor = Karumari Movies<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2009|8|7}}<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Tamil<br />
| budget = <br />
}}<br />
'''''Azhagar Malai''''' (English: Azhagar Mountain) is a 2009 [[Tamil language]] [[romantic comedy film]] written and directed by [[S. P. Rajkumar]]. It stars [[R. K. (actor)|RK]] and [[Muktha (actress)|Muktha]], while [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]], [[Lal (actor)|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.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
The film is set in a village near Madurai. Pugazhendi ([[R. K. (actor)|RK]]) spends all his time drinking and is ridiculed by everyone. In contrast, his elder brother Pandithurai ([[Napoleon (actor)|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 (actress)|Muktha]]). It is [[love at first sight]] for him. Meanwhile, the family of Rathnavelu ([[Lal (actor)|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.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{Cast listing|<br />
*[[R. K. (actor)|RK]] as Pugazhendhi<br />
*[[Muktha (actress)|Muktha]] as Janani<br />
*[[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] as Pandithurai<br />
*[[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Rathnavelu<br />
*[[Vadivelu]] as Kaththamuthu<br />
*[[Manivannan]]<br />
*[[Sona Heiden]]<br />
*[[Ranjitha]] as Malar (guest appearance)<br />
*[[Saravanan (actor)|Saravanan]] in a guest appearance<br />
*[[Sukanya (actress)|Suganya]] in a guest appearance<br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
Soundtrack was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>http://play.raaga.com/tamil/album/Azhagar-Malai-songs-T0001920</ref><br />
*"Kelaku Velakuthu" - Madhu Balakrishnan, Bela Shende<br />
*"Karugumani" - Ilaiyaraaja, Bela Shende<br />
*"Ulagam Ippo" - Ilaiyaraaja<br />
*"Muthama" - Madhu Balakrishnan, Rita<br />
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==Critical reception==<br />
''Behindwoods'' wrote, "There is nothing strikingly novel about the premise of the story. Yet, the director has managed to make something out of it."<ref>http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/azhagar-malai.html</ref> ''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."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/azhagar-malai-review-tamil-pclxl3gdegcjb.html|title=Azhagar Malai}}</ref> ''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."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2009/aug/10tamil-movie-review-azhagar-malai.htm|title = Azhagar Malai: Revisiting the 70s}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist|2}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{S. P. Rajkumar}}<br />
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[[Category:2009 films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian films]]<br />
[[Category:Films set in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2009 action drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja]]<br />
[[Category:2000s Tamil-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Films shot in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Films directed by S. P. Rajkumar]]<br />
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