Makkal Aatchi | |
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Directed by | R. K. Selvamani |
Written by |
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Screenplay by | R. K. Selvamani |
Story by | P. Kalaimani |
Produced by | Thirupur A. Selvaraj |
Starring | |
Cinematography | M. V. Panneerselvam |
Edited by | V. Udhayashankar |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Aarthi International |
Release date |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Makkal Aatchi ( transl. People's rule) 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 huge hit at box office.
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plot summary. (June 2023) |
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.
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. [1]
Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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"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 |
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 huge box office success. [3] [4] Thulasi of Kalki called it a must watch film. [5] Movie completed 50 days in 26 centres and 100 days in 8 centres.In chennai city,it collected 41,13,568 within 52 days[1].
Behindwoods listed Makkal Aatchi in its list of "10 memorable political Tamil films that made people think." [6]
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Makkal Aatchi | |
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![]() Poster | |
Directed by | R. K. Selvamani |
Written by |
|
Screenplay by | R. K. Selvamani |
Story by | P. Kalaimani |
Produced by | Thirupur A. Selvaraj |
Starring | |
Cinematography | M. V. Panneerselvam |
Edited by | V. Udhayashankar |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Aarthi International |
Release date |
|
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Makkal Aatchi ( transl. People's rule) 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 huge hit at box office.
![]() | This article needs an improved
plot summary. (June 2023) |
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.
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 |
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 huge box office success. [3] [4] Thulasi of Kalki called it a must watch film. [5] Movie completed 50 days in 26 centres and 100 days in 8 centres.In chennai city,it collected 41,13,568 within 52 days[1].
Behindwoods listed Makkal Aatchi in its list of "10 memorable political Tamil films that made people think." [6]
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cite web}}
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