Iru Mugan (2016): Cast & Plot
Iru Mugan is a 2016 sci-fi thriller directed by Anand Shankar, starring Vikram as Akhilan / Love, Nassar and Nithya Menen. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Director
- Anand Shankar
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Thameens Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Iru Mugan About?
The premise of Iru Mugan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former intelligence operative, Akilan (Vikram), is brought back into service when a dangerous new drug surfaces. He must track down a rogue scientist and Love (also Vikram), a man with a complex identity, who has developed the highly addictive and lethal substance known as ‘Speed inhaler’. The mission tests Akilan’s skills and forces him to confront unexpected challenges.
Iru Mugan Cast & Characters
Vikram leads the cast as Akhilan / Love, with Nassar as Malik and Nithya Menen as Aayushi. Directed by Anand Shankar; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anand Shankar
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Vikram as Akhilan / Love -
Nassar as Malik - Nithya Menen as Aayushi
- Karunakaran as Peter
Also Starring in Iru Mugan
· 5 more- Yugi Sethu
- Thambi Ramaiah Muthaiah
- Nayanthara Halena
- Bala
- Riythvika
More from Anand Shankar
More films directed by Anand Shankar: Enemy, Nota and Arima Nambi.
Iru Mugan Plot Summary
What happens in Iru Mugan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An elderly Malaysian man suddenly erupts at the Indian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, slaughtering several Indian officers in a furious five-minute burst before he collapses. A tattoo of a love symbol on the back of his neck becomes the first clue, steering the investigation toward a rogue transgender scientist named LOVE, whose true identity and whereabouts are known only to Akhilan Vinod, Vikram.
Four years earlier, while pursuing LOVE, Akhilan faced a personal tragedy: his wife Meera George was killed by the same elusive foe. The case catches the attention of the R&AW, and Malik, Nassar, a seasoned operative, tracks Akhilan down and persuades him to join the new push to uncover LOVE’s plans.
Full summary
The whole story of Iru Mugan, scene by scene
Iru Mugan Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Iru Mugan.
How Well Do You Know Iru Mugan?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the rogue scientist who created the drug "Speed"?
Iru Mugan Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Irumugan” and “Inkokkadu”.
- Also known as
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- Irumugan
- Inkokkadu
- International Rowdy
- 双面人
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Iru Mugan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Iru Mugan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Iru Mugan?
Iru Mugan runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Iru Mugan released?
Iru Mugan was released on September 8, 2016.
Who directed Iru Mugan?
Iru Mugan was directed by Anand Shankar.
More films by Anand Shankar Who is in the cast of Iru Mugan?
Iru Mugan stars Vikram as Akhilan / Love, Nassar as Malik and Nithya Menen as Aayushi, among 9 credited actors.
Does Iru Mugan have a post-credit scene?
No. Iru Mugan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Iru Mugan in?
The original language of Iru Mugan is Tamil.
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