Mullum Malarum
A boorish villager butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.
Directed by J. Mahendran · Drama · 143 min · 1978
Director
J. Mahendran
Studio
N/A
Release
15 Aug 1978
Runtime
143 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Rajinikanth appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Baasha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Mullum Malarum was well received at the time of its initial release, with commentators applauding it for establishing Tamil cinema as a "visual medium".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Despite the success of his projects in the 1970s including Thangappathakkam (1974) and Aadu Puli Attam (1977), screenwriter Mahendran had become disillusioned with mainstream Tamil cinema, which he criticised for its obsession with commercial success, routine melodrama, excessive dialogues, duets and a typical climax.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Mullum Malarum holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (946 votes).
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 aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (946 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mullum Malarum's IMDb rating?+
Mullum Malarum has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 946 votes.
Is Mullum Malarum good? What are critics saying?+
Mullum Malarum holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (946 votes).
How long is Mullum Malarum?+
Mullum Malarum has a runtime of 143 min.
Who directed Mullum Malarum?+
Mullum Malarum was directed by J. Mahendran.
Where can I watch Mullum Malarum?+
Mullum Malarum is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel.
