Mei (film)

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{{short description|2019 Tamil-language crime thriller film}}
{{Use Indian English|date = September 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Mei
| image = Mei poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = SA Baskaran
| producer =
| screenplay = SA Baskaran
| story = Sentha Murugesan
| starring = Nicky Sundaram<br />[[Aishwarya Rajesh]]
| music = Prithvi Kumar <br /> Anil Johnson (BGM)
| editing =<br />[[Preethi Mohan]]
| cinematography = VN Mohan
| studio = Sundaram Productions
| distributor =
| released = {{film date|df=y|2019|08|23}}
| runtime = 112 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| based_on =
}}

'''''Mei''''' ({{trans|Truth/ Body}}) is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[medical fiction|medical]] [[thriller film]] written and directed by SA Baskaran in his directorial debut. The film stars newcomer Nicky Sundaram and [[Aishwarya Rajesh]] in the lead roles, while [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]], [[Charle]], [[Ajay Ghosh]], and Vinod Krishnan play supporting roles. The film is based on the real story relating to medical mafias in India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/aishwarya-rajesh-mei-will-expose-the-irregularities-in-the-medical-field-news-tamil-tiuljLbbhgice.html|title=Aishwarya Rajesh: 'Mei' will expose the irregularities in the medical field|work=Sify|access-date=24 September 2019|language=en}}</ref> The film is produced under the production banner Sundaram Productions. The songs for the film were composed by Prithvi Kumar. The editing was done by Preethi Mohan and cinematography handled by VN Mohan. The film was released on 23 August 2019 and received generally positive reviews from the audience and critics.<ref name=ie>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/aug/24/mei-review-this-medical-thriller-saves-no-one-2023483.html|title='Mei' review: This medical thriller saves no one|newspaper=The New Indian Express|date=24 August 2019|first=Avinash|last=Ramachandran|access-date=1 July 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/mei-review-a-watchable-crime-thriller-review-tamil-tixuCOfefbhbc.html|title=Review : Mei review: A watchable crime thriller (2019)|website=www.sify.com|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref><ref name=hi>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mei-movie-review-a-topical-subject-watered-down-by-lacklustre-filmmaking/article29234522.ece|title=Mei’ movie review: A topical subject watered down by lacklustre filmmaking|last=S|first=Srivatsan|date=2019-08-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=24 September 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The missing case of a young girl unfolds mystery behind several hidden crimes related to a medical racket as investigation continues.<ref name=toi>{{Citation|title=Mei Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Mei by Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mei/movie-review/70801183.cms|access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref>

Abhinav Chandran (Nicky Sundaram), an aspiring doctor who returned from the US, is chased by police when a medical racket alleges him for the reason behind the death of a medical shop employee. He is assisted by medical representative Uthra ([[Aishwarya Rajesh]]).<ref name=":0" />

== Cast ==
{{Colbegin}}
* Nicky Sundaram as Dr. Abhinav Chandran
* [[Aishwarya Rajesh]] as Uthra
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Muthukrishnan
* [[Charle]] as Narmadha's father
* [[Ajay Ghosh]] as Karunakaran
* Vinod Krishnan as Dr. Jayanth
* [[Kavithalaya Krishnan]] as Manager
* [[E. Ramdoss]] as Police officer
* [[George Maryan]] as Gopi
* Aroul D. Shankar as Doctor
* [[Abhishek Vinod]]
* Gowthami Vembunathan as Hostel Warden
* Tigergarden Thangadurai as Gopi's friend
* [[K. S. G. Venkatesh]] as Shanti's father
{{Colend}}

==Soundtrack==
Soundtrack was composed by New York-based composer Prithvi Kumar and received widely positive reviews from leading media sources including BBC Radio, The Times of India, The Hindu and The Indian Express.<ref>https://www.raaga.com/tamil/movie/mei-songs-T0004796</ref>
*"Maalaiye" - Prithvi Kumar
*"Kaatre Silamurai" - Prithvi Kumar
*"Maayavalai" - Prithvi Kumar, Sanjana Raja

==Reception==
''The Hindu'' wrote "As the title suggests, Mei is about finding the truth behind The Curious Case of A Missing Girl. But it’s a weakly-scripted movie that doesn’t quite take off."<ref name=hi /> ''Times of India'' wrote "The story and characters look too good on paper with some twists and a few engaging sequences. [..] However, the making of a slick thriller like this could have been more gripping as it lacks any sharp cuts or edge of the seat moments".<ref name=toi /> ''The New Indian Express'' wrote "One of the oft-used conclusions drawn about a middling movie is that it has its heart in the right place. Unfortunately, for Mei, a film based on organ trafficking, I can’t quite say that".<ref name=ie /> ''Sify'' wrote "Overall, ‘Mei’ is a watchable thriller for the research work done by the young team, the strong supporting cast and the crisp run time".<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|id=tt10814494}}

[[Category:2019 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2019 films]]
[[Category:Indian crime thriller films]]
[[Category:2019 crime thriller films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]]
[[Category:Films about organ trafficking]]
[[Category:Indian films]]

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