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Maattrraan (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Maattrraan is a 2012 action thriller directed by K. V. Anand, starring Sachin Khedekar as Ramachandran, Suriya and Tara. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide.

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Maattrraan (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 48m (168 min)
Director
K. V. Anand
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maattrraan About?

The premise of Maattrraan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Akhilan and Vimalan are conjoined twins, the sons of genetic scientist Ramachandran. He leads a company that produces Energion, a dietary supplement marketed to enhance children’s intelligence. When a Russian journalist investigating Energion is found dead, the twins' lives are thrown into turmoil. They uncover a suspicious element surrounding the supplement and must navigate a dangerous situation that threatens their world.

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Cast & crew

Maattrraan Cast & Characters

Sachin Khedekar leads the cast as Ramachandran, with Suriya as Vimalan / Akhilan and Tara as Sudha. Directed by K. V. Anand; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from K. V. Anand

More films directed by K. V. Anand: Kaappaan, Anegan, Ko and Ayan.

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Plot

Maattrraan Plot Summary

What happens in Maattrraan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ramachandran Sachin Khedekar is a gifted yet underfunded geneticist who dreams of designing a child with multiple talents. In pursuit of this bold idea, he conducts early experiments that lead to the birth of twins who are conjoined above the waist and share a single heart. Their mother, Sudha Tara, objects to a sacrificial surgery that would separate them, and the family learns to navigate life with their extraordinary condition under a steady, if anxious, care. As the boys grow, the stakes rise: the idea of recognition and money pulls Ramachandran deeper into controversial science, while Sudha remains the quiet anchor, steering the family through fear, hope, and the ache of sacrifice.

Full summary

The whole story of Maattrraan, scene by scene

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Box office

Maattrraan Box Office

Maattrraan grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

International
$1.3M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Maattrraan?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Ramachandran, the father of the twins?

Details

Maattrraan Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Maatraan” and “Brothers”.

Also known as
  • Maatraan
  • Brothers
  • Maatran
  • No. 1 Judwa
  • No 1 Judwaa
  • 兄弟

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FAQ

Maattrraan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Maattrraan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Maattrraan?

Maattrraan runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).

When was Maattrraan released?

Maattrraan was released on October 12, 2012.

Who directed Maattrraan?

Maattrraan was directed by K. V. Anand.

More films by K. V. Anand

Who is in the cast of Maattrraan?

Maattrraan stars Sachin Khedekar as Ramachandran, Suriya as Vimalan / Akhilan and Tara as Sudha, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Maattrraan make at the box office?

Maattrraan grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

Does Maattrraan have a post-credit scene?

No. Maattrraan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Maattrraan in?

The original language of Maattrraan is Tamil.

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