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Mouna Guru (2011): Cast & Plot

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Mouna Guru is a 2011 action thriller directed by Santha Kumar, starring Arulnithi as Karunakaran, Iniya and John Vijay. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes.

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Mouna Guru (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 29m (149 min)
Director
Santha Kumar
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mouna Guru About?

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

A rebellious young man leaves his hometown of Madurai for Chennai after a string of unsettling events, hoping for a fresh start. In Chennai he becomes unwittingly caught in a deadly murder conspiracy, thrusting his life into chaos and forcing him to confront powerful forces beyond his control.

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Cast & crew

Mouna Guru Cast & Characters

Arulnithi leads the cast as Karunakaran, with Iniya as Aarthi and John Vijay as Marimuthu. Directed by Santha Kumar; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Santha Kumar

More films directed by Santha Kumar: Rasavathi and Magamuni.

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Plot

Mouna Guru Plot Summary

What happens in Mouna Guru from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Karunakaran finds it difficult to adjust with the society that surrounds him, and his unpredictable bursts of anger turn into a constant source of worry for his mother and brother. A chain of troubling incidents pushes him out of Madurai and into the crowded streets of Chennai, where the city’s rhythm challenges him in new ways. Even though he shines academically, he ends up enrolling in a local arts college in the city and rooms at a hostel, where the pressures and temptations of youth begin to mount. In this unfamiliar setting, Aarthi, a medical student and the younger sister-in-law of Karunakaran’s sister, begins to look at him with sympathy and a growing softness.

Full summary

The whole story of Mouna Guru, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mouna Guru?

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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Details

Mouna Guru Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Mounaguru” and “The Silent Teacher”.

Also known as
  • Mounaguru
  • The Silent Teacher

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FAQ

Mouna Guru FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mouna Guru, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mouna Guru?

Mouna Guru runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).

When was Mouna Guru released?

Mouna Guru was released on December 16, 2011.

Who directed Mouna Guru?

Mouna Guru was directed by Santha Kumar.

More films by Santha Kumar

Who is in the cast of Mouna Guru?

Mouna Guru stars Arulnithi as Karunakaran, Iniya as Aarthi and John Vijay as Marimuthu, among 6 credited actors.

Does Mouna Guru have a post-credit scene?

No. Mouna Guru has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mouna Guru in?

The original language of Mouna Guru is Tamil.

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