''Azhagar Malai'' () is a 2009

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written and directed by S. P. Rajkumar. It stars RK and Muktha, while

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, Lal, and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The music was composed by

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with cinematography by A. Karthik Raja and editing by J. N. Harsha. The film released on 7 August 2009.

Plot

The film is set in a village near Madurai. Pugazhendi ( RK) spends all his time drinking and is ridiculed by everyone. In contrast, his elder brother Pandithurai (

) is respected and admired by everyone. Pandithurai showers love and affection on Pugazh. He even tries to arrange for his wedding upon hoping he would reform. However, knowing about Pugazh and his habits, nobody comes forward to give their daughter to him. Pugazh, who spends all his time with his maternal uncle Kaththamuthu ( Vadivelu), comes across Janani ( Muktha). It is

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for him. Meanwhile, the family of Rathnavelu ( Lal), another powerful man in the village, is hellbent on revenging Pandithurai and his family due to some previous enmity. They hatch a conspiracy and try to halt Pughazh and Janani's wedding. The film cuts to a flashback, and the reason for the ill-feeling between two families is revealed. It is now up to Pugazh to bump off Rathnavelu and restore peace in his family.

Cast

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by

Critical reception

''Sify'' wrote, "Azhagar Malai has nothing new to offer and has a silly excuse for a plot, with some of the poorest actors you could possibly assemble, aimed at B and C centre audiences." ''Rediff'' wrote, "The real problem is the screenplay though the comedy, and some slick production values are the only things that keeps it going while all the twists and turns are as predictable as a 70s pot-boiler." ''Web Dunia'' wrote "Comedy is the pillar of ''Azhagar Malai'', everything else is futile."

References

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* {{S. P. Rajkumar 2000s masala films 2000s Tamil-language films 2000s Indian films 2009 action drama films 2009 films Films directed by S. P. Rajkumar Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Films set in Tamil Nadu Films shot in Tamil Nadu Indian action drama films Tamil-language Indian films