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	'''''Mudhalvan''''' ({{Translation\|Chief Minister}}) is a 1999 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language [[~~political fiction~~\|political~~]] [[~~action film]] co-produced, co-written and directed by [[S. Shankar\|Shankar]]. The film stars [[Arjun Sarja\|Arjun]], [[Manisha Koirala]], and [[Raghuvaran]] in lead roles, while [[Vadivelu]] and [[Manivannan]] appear in supporting roles. The film featured an award-winning soundtrack composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], cinematography by [[K. V. Anand]], and dialogue by [[Sujatha (writer)\|Sujatha]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=4 November 1999 \|title=Love makes the filmi world go round \|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/nov/04spice.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025192859/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/nov/04spice.htm \|archive-date=25 October 2012 \|access-date=15 March 2011 \|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Many members of the DMK government of Tamil Nadu (which was the ruling party at that time) believed that the antagonist was modelled on [[M. Karunanidhi]], the CM & Supreme Leader of the DMK. Subsequently, the film received release issues and oppressive pressure from the DMK.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=4 November 1999 \|title=The war within \|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/15mudal.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725072411/https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/15mudal.htm \|archive-date=25 July 2021 \|access-date=22 Oct 2025 \|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref>		'''''Mudhalvan''''' ({{Translation\|Chief Minister}}) is a 1999 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language [[action film\|political action thriller film]] co-produced, co-written and directed by [[S. Shankar\|Shankar]]. The film stars [[Arjun Sarja\|Arjun]], [[Manisha Koirala]], and [[Raghuvaran]] in lead roles, while [[Vadivelu]] and [[Manivannan]] appear in supporting roles. The film featured an award-winning soundtrack composed by [[A. R. Rahman]], cinematography by [[K. V. Anand]], and dialogue by [[Sujatha (writer)\|Sujatha]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=4 November 1999 \|title=Love makes the filmi world go round \|url=http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/nov/04spice.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025192859/http://www.rediff.com/entertai/1999/nov/04spice.htm \|archive-date=25 October 2012 \|access-date=15 March 2011 \|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Many members of the DMK government of Tamil Nadu (which was the ruling party at that time) believed that the antagonist was modelled on [[M. Karunanidhi]], the CM & Supreme Leader of the DMK. Subsequently, the film received release issues and oppressive pressure from the DMK.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=4 November 1999 \|title=The war within \|url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/15mudal.htm \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725072411/https://m.rediff.com/movies/1999/dec/15mudal.htm \|archive-date=25 July 2021 \|access-date=22 Oct 2025 \|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref>

	The film revolves around an ambitious TV journalist, Pugazhendi, who gets his first interview with the [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]]. Pugazh asks controversial questions regarding the Chief Minister's inactions, to which the CM challenges him to face his unresolved issues by becoming his replacement CM for a day. After initially rejecting the offer, Pugazh agrees and manages to implement immense and effective changes to the government, to the point where state voters eventually elect him as their new Chief Minister. The subsequent unpopularity and jealousy that the old Chief Minister goes through results in him taking revenge on Pugazh, and how he is stopped forms the crux of the story.		The film revolves around an ambitious TV journalist, Pugazhendi, who gets his first interview with the [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]]. Pugazh asks controversial questions regarding the Chief Minister's inactions, to which the CM challenges him to face his unresolved issues by becoming his replacement CM for a day. After initially rejecting the offer, Pugazh agrees and manages to implement immense and effective changes to the government, to the point where state voters eventually elect him as their new Chief Minister. The subsequent unpopularity and jealousy that the old Chief Minister goes through results in him taking revenge on Pugazh, and how he is stopped forms the crux of the story.

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	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
	N. Pugazhendi "Pugazh" is a news reporter in [[Chennai]]. One day, a riot occurs between students and bus drivers in the city. The [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu\|Chief Minister]] of the state, Aranganathar, tells the police not to arrest the protesters as they belong to his community and political party, in a conversation recorded on video by Pugazh.		N. Pugazhendi "Pugazh" is a news reporter in [[Chennai]]. One day, a riot occurs between students and bus drivers in the city. The [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu\|Chief Minister]] of the state, Aranganathar, tells the police not to arrest the protesters as they belong to his community and political party, in a conversation recorded on video by Pugazh. Pugazh also meets Thenmozhi and falls for her honesty and bravery, but her father does not accept his marriage proposal as he disapproves of his daughter marrying someone who is not a government employee.

	Pugazh ~~also meets Thenmozhi~~ and ~~falls~~ for ~~her honesty~~ and ~~bravery~~, but ~~her father does not accept~~ his ~~marriage proposal as~~ he ~~disapproves~~ of his ~~daughter marrying someone who is not~~ a ~~government employee~~.		Some days later, Pugazh interviews Aranganathar on television and confronts him for various actions by his party as well as his choice of inaction at the riot. Aranganathar claims that Pugazh does not understand the pressures a Chief Minister faces and challenges him to act in the post for a day, which Pugazh accepts. In his allotted 24 hours, Pugazh takes action to reduce corruption and increase welfare in Tamil Nadu, assisted by an honest government secretary called Mayakrishnan. Pugazh's final action of the day is to bring corruption charges against the ruling party; Aranganathar is arrested but is bailed out by the attorney general. Upon his release, Aranganathar sends goons to kill Pugazh, but he fight escapes with minor injuries. Pugazh visits Pooncholai and is applauded by the villagers before spending his day with Thenmozhi in peace. Meanwhile, Aranganathar's public image is tarnished, and the coalition parties refuse to support his reinstatement, resulting in the dissolution of the legislature, and precipitating a general election. There is enormous public support for Pugazh to become Chief Minister, but he initially refuses due to his desire to lead a normal life. Mayakrishnan eventually convinces Pugazh sacrifice his comfort and run for election, and he wins a huge majority and all legislature seats.

	~~Some days later~~, Pugazh ~~interviews Aranganathar on television~~ and ~~confronts him for various actions~~ by ~~his party as well as his choice of inaction at~~ the ~~riot~~. ~~Aranganathar claims~~ that ~~Pugazh does not understand~~ the ~~pressures a~~ Chief Minister ~~faces~~ and ~~challenges~~ him to ~~act~~ in the ~~post~~ for a ~~day~~, ~~which Pugazh accepts~~.		Pugazh gets to work developing the state and improving welfare standards while Aranganathar and other politicians' an enraged increases, culminating in them hiring a hitman to kill Pugazh. Pugazh sneaks away to visit Thenmozhi and is almost caught by the hitman. Thenmozhi's father tells Pugazh that he must choose between the Chief Minister job and a relationship with his daughter. Pugazh's parents agree to speak to Thenmozhi's father to attempt to convince him otherwise. Mayakrishnan phones Pugazh to inform him that a bomb has been planted in his home just as the bomb explodes, killing Pugazh's parents. Pugazh travels to confront Aranganathar and learns of the latter's plan to plant bombs across Chennai. Pugazh and Mayakrishnan send for a bomb squad, who manage to reach and defuse all except one of the bombs.

	In his allotted 24 hours, Pugazh takes action to reduce corruption and increase welfare in Tamil Nadu, assisted by an honest government secretary called Mayakrishnan. Pugazh's final action of the day is to bring corruption charges against the ruling party; Aranganathar is arrested but is bailed out by the attorney general. Upon his release, Aranganathar sends goons to kill Pugazh, but he escapes with minor injuries.		Aranganathar blames Pugazh for the incident, claiming it to be a ploy to win public support. Pugazh invites Aranganathar to his office. While they talk, Pugazh pulls a gun and shoots himself, but does not sustain any major injuries. He then throws the gun to Aranganathar. Security guards hear the gunfire and enter to see Aranganathar pointing the gun at Pugazh. The security guards shoot and kill Aranganathar, who recalls the initial television interview in his dying moments. Pugazh is conflicted, glad to continue his mission of improving the state but guilty for his part in Aranganathar's death and feeling forced to play the game of politics. He is comforted by Mayakrishnan, who insists he only played the game for a deserving cause and that Aranganathar deserved his fate. Thenmozhi's father finally appreciates Pugazh's successes and agrees to the marriage. Pugazh's work leads to the people of Tamil Nadu enjoying a high level of development and freedom from violence and corruption.

	Pugazh visits Pooncholai and is applauded by the villagers before spending his day with Thenmozhi in peace. Meanwhile, Aranganathar's public image is tarnished, and the coalition parties refuse to support his reinstatement, resulting in the dissolution of the legislature, and precipitating a general election. There is enormous public support for Pugazh to become Chief Minister, but he initially refuses due to his desire to lead a normal life. Mayakrishnan eventually convinces Pugazh sacrifice his comfort and run for election, and he wins a huge majority and all legislature seats.

	Pugazh gets to work developing the state and improving welfare standards while Aranganathar and other politicians' anger increases, culminating in them hiring a hitman to kill Pugazh. Pugazh sneaks away to visit Thenmozhi and is almost caught by the hitman. Thenmozhi's father tells Pugazh that he must choose between the Chief Minister job and a relationship with his daughter. Pugazh's parents agree to speak to Thenmozhi's father to attempt to convince him otherwise.

	Mayakrishnan phones Pugazh to inform him that a bomb has been planted in his home just as the bomb explodes, killing Pugazh's parents. Pugazh travels to confront Aranganathar and learns of the latter's plan to plant bombs across Chennai. Pugazh and Mayakrishnan send for a bomb squad, who manage to reach and defuse all except one of the bombs.

	Aranganathar blames Pugazh for the incident, claiming it to be a ploy to win public support. Pugazh invites Aranganathar to his office. While they talk, Pugazh pulls a gun and shoots himself, but does not sustain any major injuries. He then throws the gun to Aranganathar. Security guards hear the gunfire and enter to see Aranganathar pointing the gun at Pugazh. The security guards shoot and kill Aranganathar, who recalls the initial television interview in his dying moments.

	Pugazh is conflicted, glad to continue his mission of improving the state but guilty for his part in Aranganathar's death and feeling forced to play the game of politics. He is comforted by Mayakrishnan, who insists he only played the game for a deserving cause and that Aranganathar deserved his fate. Thenmozhi's father finally appreciates Pugazh's successes and agrees to the marriage. Pugazh's work leads to the people of Tamil Nadu enjoying a high level of development and freedom from violence and corruption.

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