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Maruthu (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Maruthu is a 2016 action comedy directed by M. Muthaiah, starring Vishal Krishna as Maruthu, Kulappulli Leela and Soori. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $7,514 worldwide.

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Maruthu (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
M. Muthaiah
Genres
Comedy , Action , Romance
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Maruthu About?

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

Spurred by his grandmother, an angry young man locks horns with a thug who is intending to murder his sweetheart.

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Cast & crew

Maruthu Cast & Characters

Vishal Krishna leads the cast as Maruthu, with Kulappulli Leela as Appathaa and Soori as Kokkarako. Directed by M. Muthaiah; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from M. Muthaiah

More films directed by M. Muthaiah: Katharbasha Endra Muthuramalingam, Viruman, Pulikkuthi Pandi and Devarattam.

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Plot

Maruthu Plot Summary

What happens in Maruthu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Maruthu is a dedicated labourer hailing from Thalaivankottai, where he works in the bustling Rajapalayam vegetable market. Living a contented life with his beloved grandmother, Appathaa, and his loyal friend, Kokkarako, Maruthu possesses a strong sense of justice and an unwavering stance against wrongdoing.

Full summary

The whole story of Maruthu, scene by scene

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Box office

Maruthu Box Office

Maruthu grossed $7,514 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.5K

International
$7.5K
Videos

Maruthu Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Maruthu.

Maruthu - Official Trailer | Vishal, Sri Divya | D. Imman - May 20th
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Maruthu?

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 the main character, Maruthu?

Details

Maruthu Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Marudhu” and “Rowdy No 1”.

Also known as
  • Marudhu
  • Rowdy No 1
  • Rayudu

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FAQ

Maruthu FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Maruthu?

Maruthu runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Maruthu released?

Maruthu was released on May 20, 2016.

Who directed Maruthu?

Maruthu was directed by M. Muthaiah.

More films by M. Muthaiah

Who is in the cast of Maruthu?

Maruthu stars Vishal Krishna as Maruthu, Kulappulli Leela as Appathaa and Soori as Kokkarako, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Maruthu make at the box office?

Maruthu grossed $7,514 worldwide.

Does Maruthu have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Maruthu in?

The original language of Maruthu is Tamil.

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