Mersal (2017)
Plot
Mersal (transl. Zapped) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Atlee and produced by Thenandal Studio Limited, in the studio's hundredth film production. The film stars Vijay in triple roles (father and twin sons), alongside S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen, Vadivelu, Hareesh Peradi, Kovai Sarala, Sathyan and Sathyaraj. It is the second of three collaborations between Vijay and Atlee, before they began working with others. The film follows Maaran, a reputed doctor who charges meagre amounts from his patients and leads a double life as a vigilante magician fighting medical crimes. After he is arrested, his past is revealed. The film was officially announced in October 2016; its principal photography commenced on 1 February 2017 in Chennai and was completed in June 2017 within 130 working days. Filming took place in Gdańsk, Poland and Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The background score and soundtrack album were composed by A. R. Rahman, while the cinematography was done by G. K. Vishnu and edited by Ruben. Mersal was released worldwide on 18 October 2017, coinciding with Diwali. The film received mostly positive reviews; critics praise
Mersal details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 2h 43m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Atlee |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Mersal about?
Mersal (transl. Zapped) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Atlee and produced by Thenandal Studio Limited, in the studio's hundredth film production. The film stars Vijay in triple roles (father and twin sons), alongside S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen, Vadivelu, Hareesh Peradi, Kovai Sarala, Sathyan and Sathyaraj. It is the second of three collaborations between Vijay and Atlee, before they began working with others. The film follows Maaran, a reputed doctor who charges meagre amounts from his patients and leads a double life as a vigilante magician fighting medical crimes. After he is arrested, his past is revealed. The film was officially announced in October 2016; its principal photography commenced on 1 February 2017 in Chennai and was completed in June 2017 within 130 working days. Filming took place in Gdańsk, Poland and Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The background score and soundtrack album were composed by A. R. Rahman, while the cinematography was done by G. K. Vishnu and edited by Ruben. Mersal was released worldwide on 18 October 2017, coinciding with Diwali. The film received mostly positive reviews; critics praise
Who is in the cast of Mersal?
Mersal stars Vijay, S. J. Suryah, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen and is directed by Atlee. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Mersal online?
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How long is Mersal?
Mersal runs 2h 43m (163 minutes).
Who directed Mersal?
Mersal was directed by Atlee.
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