Pulimurugan (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Pulimurugan is a 2016 action adventure film directed by Vysakh, starring Mohanlal as 'Puli' Murugan, Ajaz Kollam and Vinu Mohan. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes and earned $136,052 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- Vysakh
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Mulakuppadam Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pulimurugan About?
The premise of Pulimurugan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Murugan, a skilled hunter, safeguards the village of Puliyoor from dangerous tiger attacks using his expertise and specialized tools. His life takes a dramatic turn when Daddy, a ruthless drug dealer, exploits Murugan's trusting nature and falsely accuses him of a crime. Facing unjust accusations, Murugan must fight to clear his name and protect his community.
Pulimurugan Cast & Characters
Mohanlal leads the cast as 'Puli' Murugan, with Ajaz Kollam as Murugan's childhood and Vinu Mohan as Manikuttan. Directed by Vysakh; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vysakh
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Mohanlal as 'Puli' Murugan - Ajaz Kollam as Murugan's childhood
- Vinu Mohan as Manikuttan
- Lal as Balaraman
Also Starring in Pulimurugan
· 21 more- Antony Perumbavoor Jeep driver
- Kamalinee Mukherjee Myna
- M R Gopakumar Kadutha
- Noby Marcose Benny
- Bala Shiva
- Jagapati Babu Daddy Girija
- Kishore R. K
- Siddique Iyep Zachariah
- Hareesh Peradi Girija's confidant
- Suraj Venjaramoodu Poongayi Sasi
- Sudheer Karamana Kayikka
- Nandhu Dhivakaran
- Makrand Deshpande Mariyappan
- Sasi Kalinga Tea Shopkeeper
- Anjali Aneesh Upasana Murugan's mother
- Santhosh Keezhattoor Murugan's father
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- Sethu Lakshmi Bhavanithalla
- Namitha Julie
- Durga Premjith Chakkara
- Newik Cullet Boomerang fighter
- Romin Antony Mulakupadam Young Balaraman
More from Vysakh
More films directed by Vysakh, best-rated first: Turbo, Madura Raja, Cousins and Vishudhan.
Pulimurugan Plot Summary
What happens in Pulimurugan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Murugan, Mohanlal lives in Puliyoor, a small forest village that is constantly shadowed by man-eating Royal Bengal Tigers and the friction that comes with frequent human-wildlife encounters. When he was a boy, Murugan’s mother died after his brother Manikuttan was born, and soon after, his father was killed by a tiger. In a bid for vengeance, Murugan traps and kills the tiger with the help of his uncle Lal. Years later, Murugan has become a truck driver who shares his life with his wife, Myna, Kamalinee Mukherjee and their daughter Chakki. He continues to hunt and kill rogue tigers that intrude on the village, earning the villagers’ respect and the nickname Pulimurugan for his prowess. He remains deeply protective of Manikuttan, who is about to finish his MBA in Mangalore.
Full summary
The whole story of Pulimurugan, scene by scene
Pulimurugan Box Office
Pulimurugan grossed $136,052 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$136.1K
- International
- $136.1K
How Well Do You Know Pulimurugan?
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 nickname do the villagers give Murugan because of his tiger‑hunting skill?
Pulimurugan Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Puli Murugan” and “Pulimurugan: The Wild Hunter”.
- Also known as
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- Puli Murugan
- Pulimurugan: The Wild Hunter
- Manyam Puli
- Sher Ka Shikaar
- புலிமுருகன்
- 打虎英雄穆卢干
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Pulimurugan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Pulimurugan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pulimurugan?
Pulimurugan runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Pulimurugan released?
Pulimurugan was released on October 7, 2016.
Who directed Pulimurugan?
Pulimurugan was directed by Vysakh.
More films by Vysakh Who is in the cast of Pulimurugan?
Pulimurugan stars Mohanlal as 'Puli' Murugan, Ajaz Kollam as Murugan's childhood and Vinu Mohan as Manikuttan, among 25 credited actors.
How much did Pulimurugan make at the box office?
Pulimurugan grossed $136,052 worldwide.
Does Pulimurugan have a post-credit scene?
No. Pulimurugan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Pulimurugan in?
The original language of Pulimurugan is Malayalam.
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