Muran (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Muran is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Rajan Madhav, starring Cheran as Nanda, Prasanna and Nikita Thukral. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $56,493 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Rajan Madhav
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- UTV Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Muran About?
The premise of Muran without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a successful meeting with film producers in Bangalore, jingles composer Nanda sets off for Chennai. His car breaks down, forcing him to hitch a ride with Arjun, the son of a businessman traveling the same route. As they share stories, Arjun proposes a risky deal involving murder that promises to improve both their lives. The plan backfires on Nanda, plunging him into deeper trouble and unforeseen complications.
Muran Cast & Characters
Cheran leads the cast as Nanda, with Prasanna as Arjun and Nikita Thukral as Indhu. Directed by Rajan Madhav; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rajan Madhav
- Cheran as Nanda
- Prasanna as Arjun
- Nikita Thukral as Indhu
- Hariprriya as Lavanya
Also Starring in Muran
· 2 more- Jayaprakash Devarajan
- Suma Bhattacharya Linda
Muran Plot Summary
What happens in Muran 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
The film opens in a bustling Bangalore hotel where Cheran plays a guitar for producers who are trying to launch him as a musician in Tamil cinema. At that moment, Prasanna as Arjun, visibly drunk, creates a dangerous scene and even threatens to fall from the rooftop into the swimming pool below—a reckless act that sets the story in motion.
Full summary
The whole story of Muran, scene by scene
Muran Box Office
Muran grossed $56,493 worldwide. $30,116 came from the US and Canada and $26,377 (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$56.5K
- US & Canada
- $30.1K
- International
- $26.4K
How Well Do You Know Muran?
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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Which actor plays Nanda, the struggling musician who gets entangled in a deadly plot?
Cars in Muran
22 cars on screen, including the 2010 Audi Q7 and the 2005 Maruti Suzuki Swift.
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2010 Audi Q7 Main role -
2005 Maruti Suzuki Swift Main role -
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211 Important role -
1998 Mitsubishi Lancer Important role
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Muran FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Muran, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Muran?
Muran runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Muran released?
Muran was released on September 15, 2011.
Who directed Muran?
Muran was directed by Rajan Madhav.
Who is in the cast of Muran?
Muran stars Cheran as Nanda, Prasanna as Arjun and Nikita Thukral as Indhu, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Muran make at the box office?
Muran grossed $56,493 worldwide ($30,116 domestic, $26,377 international).
Does Muran have a post-credit scene?
No. Muran has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Muran in?
The original language of Muran is Tamil.
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