Maruthu
Spurred by his grandmother, an angry young man locks horns with a thug who is intending to murder his sweetheart.
Directed by M. Muthaiah · Romance · Action · Comedy · 145 min · 2016
Director
M. Muthaiah
Writer
M. Muthaiah
Studio
Gopuram Films
Release
2016-05-20
Runtime
145 min
Genres
Romance, Action, Comedy
Full Plot
Maruthu, a laborer from Thalaivankottai, seeks justice for the brutal murder of his grandmother's friend, Mariyamma, who stood up to corrupt municipal chairman Rolex Pandiyan. He vows to avenge her death and single-handedly takes down Pandiyan's gang in a cat-and-mouse game. Maruthu's determination ultimately leads to Pandiyan's downfall, but not before he is brutally killed by the laborer.
Cast & Characters
Bhagyalakshmi
Sri Divya
Rolex Pandiyan
R. K. Suresh
Tahsildar
G. Gnanasambandam
Pambarathaan
Namo Narayana
Rolex Pandiyan's henchmen
Aruldoss
Bharathi Kannan
Saravana Sakthi
Did You Know?
M. Muthaiah has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Komban, Kodiveeran.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vishal Krishna appears in 12 films in our catalog, including Pandiya Naadu, Chakra.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Radharavi's addition to the cast caused a huge stir after he lost to Vishal in a public poll?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-12
Did You Know that Maruthu began filming in Rajapalayam in late November 2015?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-12
Critical Assessment
Maruthu holds 5.6/10 on TMDb (15 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (15 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maruthu good? What are critics saying?+
Maruthu holds 5.6/10 on TMDb (15 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Maruthu?+
Maruthu has a runtime of 145 min.
Who directed Maruthu?+
Maruthu was directed by M. Muthaiah.
Where can I watch Maruthu?+
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Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Maruthu" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's technical aspects, such as cinematography and music, others found it lacking in terms of its script and execution. The overall response suggests that opinions on the film are divided, with some finding it engaging despite its flaws, while others were left unimpressed by its ordinary storytelling and excessive violence.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
