Meiyazhagan Budget, Box Office Collection, Cast, Review, Release Date OTT, Hit or Flop, And More
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Meiyazhagan (meaning “The Man with Beauty and Truth”) is a 2024 Tamil drama film written and directed by C. Prem Kumar The film is produced by Jyotika and Surya under their banner, 2D Entertainment. It stars Karthi in the lead role, with an impressive cast including Arvind Swamy, Rajkiran, Sri Divya, Devadarshini, Jayaprakash, Sriranjani, Ilavarasu, Karunakaran, and Saran Shakti.

The film was initially announced in February 2023 under the working title Karthi 27 (indicating Karthi’s 27th film as the lead). The official title, Meiyazhagan, was later revealed in May. Filming began in November 2023, shot primarily in Chennai and Kodambakkam, and was completed by February 2024. Govind Vasantha composed the music, while Mhendiran Jayaraju handled the cinematography, and *R. Govindaraj took over the editing.

Brief Overview About Meiyazhagan

DetailsInformation
Directed byC. Prem Kumar
Written byC. Prem Kumar
Produced byJyothika, Suriya
StarringKarthi, Arvind Swamy
CinematographyMahendiran Jayaraju
Edited byR. Govindraj
Music byGovind Vasantha
Production company2D Entertainment
Distributed bySakthi Film Factory
Release date27 September 2024
Running time178 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹35 crore
Box officeest. ₹52.32 crore

Meiyazhagan: Cast & Crew

CharacterActor
MeiyazhaganKarthi
Arulmozhi “Arul” VarmanArvind Swamy
Young Arulmozhi VarmanSaran Shakthi
Sudalamuthu “Sokku Mama”Rajkiran
Nandhini (Meiyazhagan’s wife)Sri Divya
Bhuvaneshwari “Bhuvana”Swathi Konde
Hema (Arul’s wife)Devadarshini
Arivudai Nambi (Arul’s father)Jayaprakash
Valliyammal “Valli” (Arul’s mother, Sudalamuthu’s sister)Sriranjani
Ekambaram (a caterer)Ilavarasu
Jagadeesh (Jaggu)Karunakaran
Flower VendorRaichal Rabecca
Santhanam (Meiyazhagan’s father)Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony
Giridharan (Bhuvana’s fiancé)Rajkumar
LathaIndumathy Manikandan
Rani Samyuktha
Kayal Subramani
Bhuvana’s fatherAshok Pandian
Travel AgentVetrivel Raja
Jallikattu Commentator (cameo)M. S. Bhaskar

Meiyazhagan Release Date OTT

After a successful theatrical run, Karthi and Arvind Swamy’s feel-good Tamil movie is now all set to release on OTT in October 2024. Directed by C. Prem Kumar, the film hit the big screens on September 27, 2024 and received a lot of hits. Prem for the amazing performance of the lead actor, the gripping story, the beautiful background music by Govind Vasant and the heart touching emotional scenes.

Meiyazhagan Box Office Collection – Day 30

Collection TypeAmount (in Crores)
Day 30 Collection0.02
India Net Collection33.96
India Gross Collection40.07
Overseas Gross12.25
Worldwide Gross52.32

Worldwide Collection Breakdown

RegionCollection (in Crores)
India Net33.96
India Gross40.07
Overseas Gross12.25
Worldwide Gross52.32

Budget Recovery Status

DetailsAmount (in Crores)
Total Budget35
Required to Break Even2
Current StatusLikely to miss recovery due to slow collections after OTT release

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Popular FAQs: Questions & Answers

Q1. Is Meiyazhagan a hit?

Yes, Meiyazhagan has done well at the box office! The movie collected a net collection of ₹33.96 crore in India, while its total gross collection in the country reached ₹40.07 crore. Internationally, it grossed around ₹12.25 crore, taking its worldwide total to ₹52.32 crore.

Q2. Is Meiyazhagan available on OTT?

Meiyazhagan starring Karthi and Arvind Swamy saw a successful release on the OTT platform but also performed strongly in theatres. This box office success took its total India earnings to ₹34.10 crore even after online streaming.

Q3. What is the story of Mayazgan?

The story follows Arumozhi Varman, in his forties, who has to return to his hometown due to unavoidable reasons after being away for 22 years. This return journey, which started out of necessity, soon turns into a new beginning for him.

What is Meiyazhagan?

Meiyazhagan is a reflective story similar to 96, focusing on the bond between two very different men who share memories and a simple way of life. Arul, a private, city-caste man, is on a journey to rediscover his roots, while another character, a cheerful, simple guy from the countryside, is content with his small-world lifestyle. Their friendship grows as they explore each other’s perspectives on life.

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