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| Directed by | R. K. Selvamani |
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| Written by | Template:Ubl |
| Produced by | Thirupur A. Selvaraj |
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| Cinematography | M. V. Panneerselvam |
| Edited by | V. Udhayashankar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Makkal Aatchi (Template:Translation) is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language political thriller film written by E. Ramdoss, directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Thirupur A. Selvaraj under Aarthi International. The film stars Mammootty, Roja and Ranjitha, while Aishwarya, Anandaraj and Livingston play supporting roles. It revolves around a common man who accidentally finds a stash of money which he then uses to become a politician. The film was released on 23 October 1995, during Diwali, and became a box office success.
Plot
Template:More plot Sethupathi, a common man, accidentally finds a large amount of money in a truck. He decides to use the money to enter politics and ends up becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
Cast
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ippothu Ena" | Lekha | Palani Bharathi | 5:06 |
| "Kathavukku Kathavu" | Swarnalatha | Kamakodiyan | 6:00 |
| "Kottu Melangal" | K. S. Chithra | Muthulingam | 5:09 |
| "Melooru Maaman" | K. S. Chithra | Mu. Metha | 5:05 |
| "Nam Naadu" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Swarnalatha | Vaali | 5:17 |
Release and reception
Makkal Aatchi was released on 23 October 1995, during Diwali,[2] and was dubbed into Malayalam as Ente Naadu. Despite facing competition from other Diwali releases including Muthu and Kuruthipunal, it was a box office success.[3][4] Thulasi of Kalki called it a must watch film.[5] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "The happenings in the political arena, particularly in Tamil Nadu, are fitted aptly in the screenplay of the director".[6]
Legacy
Behindwoods listed Makkal Aatchi in its list of "10 memorable political Tamil films that made people think."[7]
References
- ↑ Makkal Aatchi (1995). Raaga.com. Retrieved 18 September 2013.
- ↑ Deepavali Releases. Indolink. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ↑ Mammootty's pan-Indian appeal proves he's a bonafide star regardless of how Yatra performs, Menon, Neelima. Firstpost(7 February 2019). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ 5 Tamil hits of Mammootty as you await 'Peranbu'. Onmanorama(18 July 2018). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine
- ↑ Cinema: Makkal Aatchi/Rakasia Police/Kuruthi Punal/Neela Kuyil. The Hindu(27 October 1995). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ↑ 10 memorable political Tamil films that made people think | Makkal Aatchi, Pandian, Avinash. Behindwoods(12 April 2018). Retrieved 14 April 2022.