''Makkal Aatchi'' () is a 1995 Indian

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-language

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film written by

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, directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Thirupur A. Selvaraj under Aarthi International. The film stars

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, Roja and Ranjitha, while Aishwarya,

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and Livingston play supporting roles. It revolves around a common man who accidentally finds a stash of money which he then uses to become a politician. The film was released on 23 October 1995, during

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, and became a box office success.

Plot

Sethupathi, a common man, accidentally finds a large amount of money in a truck. He decides to use the money to enter politics and ends up becoming the

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Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

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Release and reception

''Makkal Aatchi'' was released on 23 October 1995, during

, and was dubbed into

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as ''Ente Naadu.'' Despite facing competition from other Diwali releases including ''Muthu'' and ''Kuruthipunal'', it was a box office success. Thulasi of ''

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'' called it a must watch film. D. S. Ramanujam of ''

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'' wrote, "The happenings in the political arena, particularly in Tamil Nadu, are fitted aptly in the screenplay of the director".

Legacy

''Behindwoods'' listed ''Makkal Aatchi'' in its list of "10 memorable political Tamil films that made people think''.''"

References

External links

* {{R. K. Selvamani 1990s Indian films 1990s political thriller films 1990s Tamil-language films 1995 films Films directed by R. K. Selvamani Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja Indian political thriller films Tamil-language Indian films