''Mettukudi'' () is a 1996 Indian

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-language

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directed by Sundar C. starring Karthik,

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and

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. The music was composed by Sirpy with cinematography by U. K. Senthil Kumar and editing by P. Sai Suresh. The film released on 29 August 1996 to positive reviews. The movie is based on the 1990 Malayalam movie ''

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Plot

The story starts in the 9th century. King

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presents his valuable sword to his commander-in-chief, for playing a vital role in winning a war. It was preserved by his family descendants. This information was known by an archaeologist, who plans to steal it due to its monetary value. Presently,

is charged with the care of the sword. The villain plans to send Raja to do this job. He enters into the palace as the son (who ran off from the family in his childhood) of Kumarasamy, Gemini Ganesan's son-in-law. Initially, everything goes smoothly. However, Indhu, Gemini Ganesan's granddaughter, falls in love with Raja. The situation called for Raja to marry her. Later, Indhu discovers the truth and confronts him about stealing the sword. In the meantime, Gemini Ganesan, not knowing Raja for what he came there for, gives the sword to him and asks him to look after it. This makes Raja realize his mistake and promises him to protect it. The climax occurs when Raja manages to protect the sword from the villain, and the family accepts Raja after learning the truth.

Cast

* Karthik as Rajasekhar *

as Indhu *

as Indhu's grandfather *

as Kalingarayan *

as Kumarasamy, Gemini Ganesan's son-in-law *

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as Deivathinam * Rajeev as Archaeologist *

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as Deivathinam's son *

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as Archeologist's son-in-law *

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as Rajasekhar's adoptive father *

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as Deivathinam's son *

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as Sivagaami * Kavitha as Kalingarayan's wife *

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as Servant *

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(Guest appearance) * Viswanathan * Rageena

Soundtrack

References

External links

''Mettukudi Soundtrack'' at Music Plugin
{{Sundar C. 1996 films 1990s Tamil-language films Films directed by Sundar C. Films scored by Sirpy Tamil remakes of Malayalam films