Iru Mugan
Iru Mugan (transl. Two Faced Man) is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by Anand Shankar and produced by Shibu Thameens under the banner Thameens Films. The film stars Vikram in dual roles as the hero and villain, while Nayanthara, Nithya Menen, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah and Karunakaran feature in supporting roles. In the film, an ex-R&AW agent sets out to track down a scientist who has created a hazardous drug that can boost adrenaline levels.
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Directed by | Anand Shankar |
Written by | Anand Shankar |
Produced by | Shibu Thameens |
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Cinematography | R. D. Rajasekhar |
Edited by | Bhuvan Srinivasan |
Music by | Harris Jayaraj |
Production company | Thameens Films |
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Running time | 154 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Box office | ₹100 crore |
Principal photography commenced in December 2015. The major portion of the film was shot in Malaysia with few sequences in Chennai, Bangkok, Ladakh and Kashmir. Harris Jayaraj composed the film's soundtrack and score, while R. D. Rajasekhar and Bhuvan Srinivasan handled the cinematography and editing, respectively.
Iru Mugan was released on 8 September 2016 to positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success at the box office.