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{{short description|2000 film by V. Z. Durai}}
{{short description|2000 film by V. Z. Durai}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Mugavaree
| image          = Mugavaree poster.jpg
| image          = Mugavaree poster.jpg
| alt            =
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[V. Z. Durai]]
| director      = [[V. Z. Durai]]
| producer      = {{unbulleted list|[[S. S. Chakravarthy]]|S. N. Raja}}
| writer        = [[Balakumaran]] <small>'''(Dialogue)'''</small>
| writer        = [[Balakumaran]] <small>'''(Dialogue)'''</small>
| screenplay    = V. Z. Durai
| screenplay    = V. Z. Durai
| story          = V. Z. Durai
| story          = V. Z. Durai
| based_on       =  
| producer       = {{unbulleted list|[[S. S. Chakravarthy]]|S. N. Raja}}
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Ajith Kumar]]|[[Jyothika]]}}
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Ajith Kumar]]|[[Jyothika]]}}
| narrator      =
| music          = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| cinematography = [[P. C. Sreeram]]
| cinematography = [[P. C. Sreeram]]
| editing        = [[Suresh Urs]]
| editing        = [[Suresh Urs]]
| studio        = [[S. S. Chakravarthy|NIC Arts]]
| music          = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| distributor    = NIC Arts
| studio        = NIC Arts
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2000|02|19}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2000|02|19}}
| runtime        = 156 minutes
| runtime        = 156 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        =
| gross          =
}}
}}


'''''Mugavaree''''' ({{trans|Identity/Address}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[musical film|musical]] [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[V. Z. Durai]] and produced by [[S. S. Chakravarthy]]. The film features [[Ajith Kumar]] in the lead role as a struggling musician with [[Jyothika]], with [[Raghuvaran]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Manivannan]], and [[K. Vishwanath]] playing supporting roles. It was Ajith Kumar's first film of the new 2000s millennium. The music is composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]], song lyrics were  written by Vairamuthu, whilst the film featured award-winning cinematography by [[P. C. Sriram]].<ref>{{cite web|author=HostOnNet.com |url=http://movies.bizhat.com/review_mugavari.php |title=BizHat.com - Mugavari Review. Ajith, Jyothika, Raghuvaran, Vivek |publisher=Movies.bizhat.com |date= |access-date=2012-08-25}}</ref>
'''''Mugavaree''''' ({{translation|Identity/Address}}) is a 2000 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Coming-of-age story|coming-of-age]] [[romantic drama film]] written and directed by [[V. Z. Durai]] in his directoral debut and produced by [[S. S. Chakravarthy]]. The film stars [[Ajith Kumar]] and [[Jyothika]] in the lead roles, with [[Raghuvaran]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Manivannan]], and [[K. Viswanath]] in supporting roles. It revolves around the conflicting emotions of ambition, love and responsibility that a man goes through in his quest to become a successful music composer.


The story revolves around the conflicting emotions of ambition, love and responsibility that the protagonist, Sridhar, played by Ajith Kumar, goes through in his quest to become a successful music composer. The film opened in February 2000 to positive critical acclaim and become a blockbuster hit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ajithkumar.free.fr/filmographie/inter11.htm|title=WWW.ajithkumar.fr.fm}}</ref>
The music is composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]], song lyrics were written by [[Vairamuthu]], and cinematography was handled by [[P. C. Sreeram]]. ''Mugavaree'' released on 19 February 2000 and became a commercial success, winning two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]: [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film|Best Family Film]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]] ([[Brinda Master|Brinda]]).


==Plot==
==Plot==
Sridhar ([[Ajith Kumar]]) is from a middle-class family headed by his father ([[K. Vishwanath]]). Shiva ([[Raghuvaran]]) is Sridhar's elder brother and the breadwinner for the family, consisting of his wife Shantha ([[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]]) and sister (Preitha Raghav). Sridhar, upon completion of his graduation, aspires to become a music director and tries hard to secure a chance in movies, but all his efforts go in vain. Sridhar's search for a chance continues for eight years. Despite that, his family members support him very well and encourage him whenever he feels dejected.
Sridhar is from a middle-class family headed by his father. Shiva is Sridhar's elder brother and the breadwinner for the family, consisting of his wife Shantha and sister. Sridhar, upon completion of his graduation, aspires to become a music composer and tries hard to secure a chance in movies, but all his efforts go in vain. Sridhar's search for a chance continues for eight years. Despite that, his family members support him very well and encourage him whenever he feels dejected.


Sridhar meets and befriends Viji Chandrasekhar ([[Jyothika]]). Viji also likes Sridhar and his aspiration. Slowly, love blossoms between them. Viji gets introduced to Sridhar's family, and they too like her. However, Sridhar has plans of marrying her only after getting his first break in music. Viji also understands Sridhar and supports him. A CD shop owner ([[Manivannan]]) is Sridhar's neighbor, and he also encourages him. Sridhar gets an opportunity to compose music for a film. He feels extremely happy and goes for recording. Unfortunately on the same day, the producer meets with an accident, and as he feels it as an inauspicious sign, the movie is dropped.
Sridhar meets and befriends Viji Chandrasekhar. Viji also likes Sridhar and his aspiration. Slowly, love blossoms between them. Viji gets introduced to Sridhar's family, and they too like her. However, Sridhar has plans of marrying her only after getting his first break in music. Viji also understands Sridhar and supports him. A CD shop owner is Sridhar's neighbour, and he also encourages him. Sridhar gets an opportunity to compose music for a film. He feels extremely happy and goes for recording. However, on the same day, the producer meets with an accident, and as he considers it an inauspicious sign, the film is dropped.


Viji's younger sister Sudha (Soumya) gets a good marriage alliance, but the groom's family finds it odd upon seeing Viji being unmarried. Viji's father ([[Jaiganesh]]) requests Sridhar and Viji to get married so that it does not stop his younger daughter's wedding proposal. Viji's father asks Sridhar to leave away his dream of becoming a music director as he has been already trying hard for years. He also offers him a job so that he can marry Viji.
Viji's younger sister Sudha gets a good marriage alliance, but the groom's family finds it odd upon seeing Viji being unmarried. Viji's father requests Sridhar and Viji to get married so that it does not stop his younger daughter's wedding proposal. Viji's father asks Sridhar to leave away his dream of becoming a music composer as he has been already trying hard for years. He also offers him a job so that he can marry Viji.


However, Sridhar refuses to let go his dream. He is ready to sacrifice his love for the sake of his ambition. He requests Viji to marry someone else as he cannot give up his passion for music. One day, Shiva has a heart attack and is admitted to the hospital. The doctors say that Shiva has heart problems and needs rest. Sridhar is shocked to see his brother's condition. As Shiva was the only income earner in the family, now Shantha and Preitha decide to take up some jobs to help earn money for the family.
However, Sridhar refuses to let go his dream. He is ready to sacrifice his love for the sake of his ambition. He requests Viji to marry someone else as he cannot give up his passion for music. One day, Shiva has a heart attack and is admitted to the hospital. The doctors say that Shiva has heart problems and needs rest. Sridhar is shocked to see his brother's condition. As Shiva was the only income earner in the family, now Shantha and Preitha decide to take up some jobs to help earn money for the family.


Sridhar worries seeing that, though he also feels proud about the love and affection shown by his family members towards him, as no one asked him to forego his ambition and take up some job despite this condition. However, Sridhar decides to go for a job so he could ease his family's financial burden. He informs this and leaves for an interview.
Sridhar worries seeing that, though he also feels proud about the love and affection shown by his family members towards him, as no one asked him to forego his ambition and take up some job despite this condition. However, Sridhar decides to go for a job so he could ease his family's financial burden. He informs this to the CD shop owner and leaves for an interview, giving up his ambition. A few years later, Sridhar secures a chance to compose music, becomes a leading music composer and marries Viji.
 
===Alternate Climax===
Sridhar gives up his ambition and starts working. After a few years, it is shown that Sridhar secures a chance to compose music becoming a leading music composer and marries Viji.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{Cast listing|
* [[Ajith Kumar]] as Sridhar
* [[Ajith Kumar]] as Sridhar Pandian
* [[Jyothika]] as Viji Chandrasekhar
* [[Jyothika]] as Viji Chandrasekhar
* [[Raghuvaran]] as Shiva
* [[Raghuvaran]] as Shiva Pandian
* [[K. Vishwanath]] as Sridhar's father
* [[K. Viswanath]] as Vijay Pandian, Sridhar's father
* [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Shantha, Shiva's wife
* [[Sithara (actress)|Sithara]] as Shantha
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Ramesh
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Ramesh
* [[Manivannan]] as CD Shop Owner
* [[Manivannan]] as the CD Shop Owner
* [[Jaiganesh]] as Chandrasekhar, Viji's father
* [[Jai Ganesh]] as Chandrasekhar
* [[Fathima Babu]] as Viji's mother
* [[Fathima Babu]] as Viji's mother
* [[Suchindra]] as Dhurai (guest appearance)
* [[Suchindra]] as Durai (guest appearance)
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Dhurai's father
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Dhurai's father
* [[Preetha]] as Sridhar's sister
* [[Preetha]] as Sridhar's sister
* Soumya as Sudha, Viji's sister
* Soumya as Sudha
* [[Rajeev (Tamil actor)|Rajeev]] as Shiva's friend
* [[Rajeev (Tamil actor)|Rajeev]] as Shiva's friend
* [[Cochin Hanifa]] as Music Director
* [[Cochin Hanifa]] as Music Director
* [[Ponnambalam (actor)|Ponnambalam]] as Muthupandi, rice shop owner
* [[Ponnambalam (actor)|Ponnambalam]] as Muthupandi
* [[Mohan Raman]] as Shiva's boss
* [[Mohan Raman]] as Shiva's boss
* [[Santhana Bharathi]] as RK Ram
* [[Santhana Bharathi]] as RK Ram
* [[Sethu Vinayagam]] as Cinema Producer
* [[Sethu Vinayagam]] as Cinema Producer
* Kavitha Solairajan as Viji's friend
* [[Kavitha (TV actress)|S. Kavitha]] as Viji's friend
* Rajasekhar
* [[Halwa Vasu]]
* [[Scissor Manohar]]
* [[Scissor Manohar]]
* [[Chaplin Balu]]
* [[Chelladurai]]
* [[Mahendran (actor)|Master Mahendran]] as a child on the beach
* [[Mahendran (actor)|Master Mahendran]] as a child on the beach
* [[Kanal Kannan]]  (special appearance)
* [[Kanal Kannan]]  (special appearance)
{{colend}}
}}


==Production==
==Production==
The film director, [[V. Z. Durai]], revealed that he had approached [[S. S. Chakravarthy]] to make the film with [[Ajith Kumar]] after failing to get noticed for a long period, getting rejected by four producers for the script. Chakravarthy was supportive and maintained a close link with the film from shoot til post-production.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/09/06/stories/2002090601260300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030704114530/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/09/06/stories/2002090601260300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2003-07-04 |title=Stories sculpted out of unfulfilled desires |date=2002-09-06 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2012-08-25}}</ref>
The film director, [[V. Z. Durai]], revealed that he had approached [[S. S. Chakravarthy]] to make the film with [[Ajith Kumar]] after failing to get noticed for a long period, getting rejected by four producers for the script. Chakravarthy was supportive and maintained a close link with the film from shoot till post-production.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sebastian |first=Pradeep |date=6 September 2002 |title=Stories sculpted out of unfulfilled desires |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/09/06/stories/2002090601260300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030704114530/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/09/06/stories/2002090601260300.htm |archive-date=4 July 2003 |access-date=25 August 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref>
 
Prior to the release of the film, Ajith Kumar, who has happy with the final product, gifted a car to the director. The success of the film led to the producer and the director signing another film together, ''[[Kadhal Sadugudu]]'', featuring [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]] and [[Priyanka Trivedi]].
 
==Release==
The film released on 19 February 2000. It opened to positive reviews from critics with a reviewer citing that "Durai's presentation and supporting characters lack the depth necessary to make this a commercially successful venture".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Reviews/articles/Mugavari_111321.html |title=Mugavari: Movie Review |publisher=Indolink.com |date= |access-date=2012-08-25}}</ref> [[Rediff]].com also gave the film a positive review citing that the real "winners" are "Ajith, the actor, and [[P. C. Sriram]], the cinematographer". The critic claimed that Ajith Kumar "brilliantly portrays the vulnerable and sad Sridhar".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/mar/06muga.htm |title=rediff.com, Movies: Review of Mugavari |work=Rediff.com |date=2000-03-06 |access-date=2012-08-25}}</ref> A third reviewer also praised the film claiming that Ajith Kumar "comes up with another good performance, conveying the hopes and frustrations of a struggling music director well", whilst Jyothika "looks cute and also proves her acting credentials" and Raghuvaran is "dignified as usual".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=20&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english |title=Mugavari - Tamil Movie Review |publisher=Thiraipadam.com |date= |access-date=2012-08-25}}</ref>
 
Post-release, the film's climax was changed following demand from audiences. The initial climax showed the character of Sridhar facing another roadblock on his journey towards becoming a music composer. The changed ending showed a more favourable situation for him.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20000408164020/http://www.tmcafe.com/hotnews.htm</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20000818180704/http://www.tamilstar.com/topnews/ajith7.shtml</ref>


The film went on to win the second prize for [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film]], whilst Brindha won [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Choreographer]] for her work in the film's songs. The film was later dubbed and released in Telugu as ''Chirunama''.
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]], with lyrics written by [[Vairamuthu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mugavari |url=https://gaana.com/album/mugavari-tamil-2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110232423/https://gaana.com/album/mugavari-tamil-2019 |archive-date=10 November 2021 |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=[[Gaana (music streaming service)|Gaana]] |language=en}}</ref> The song "Oh Nenje" is based on "[[Get Down (You're the One for Me)]]" by [[Backstreet Boys]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=30 September 2016 |title=Mindframe: Inspired stuff |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Inspired-stuff/article15007781.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016043650/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/mindframe-inspired-stuff/article9168090.ece |archive-date=16 October 2016 |access-date=16 October 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> "Poo Virinjachu" is based on "[[That Thing You Do! (song)|That Thing You Do!]]" from [[That Thing You Do!|the film of the same name]], and "Keechu Kiliye" is based on "Enemies" by [[Dr. Alban]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Karthik |author-link=Karthik Srinivasan |date=12 February 2019 |title=How 3 Songs In A 1999 Tamil Film Were Blatantly Ripped Off From The Backstreet Boys, A Tom Hanks Movie And A Nigerian Musician |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/how-3-songs-in-a-1999-tamil-film-were-blatantly-ripped-off-from-the-backstreet-boys-a-tom-hanks-movie-and-a-nigerian-musician |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221115061103/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/how-3-songs-in-a-1999-tamil-film-were-blatantly-ripped-off-from-the-backstreet-boys-a-tom-hanks-movie-and-a-nigerian-musician |archive-date=15 November 2022 |access-date=12 July 2023 |website=[[Film Companion]] |language=en}}</ref> ''Chennai Online'' wrote "The album seems to have been targeted at the youth and it can be said that Deva has succeeded in his endeavour" while calling the song "Keechu Kiliye" sung by Hariharan as "the best song of the album".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Review of 'Mugavaree' music album |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/musicreviews/mugavaree.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050107063901/http://www.chennaionline.com/musicreviews/mugavaree.asp |archive-date=7 January 2005 |access-date=20 November 2023 |website=Chennai Online |language=en}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
{{track listing
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| name      = Mugavaree
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| type      = [[Soundtrack]]
| title1        = Oh Nenje
| artist    = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| extra1        = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Swarnalatha]]
| cover      =
| length1      = 5:54
| alt       =
| title2       = Poo Virinjachu
| released  = 1999
| extra2        = [[P. Unnikrishnan]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
| recorded  =
| length2      = 5:48
| venue      =
| title3        = Keechu Kiliye
| studio    =
| extra3        = [[Harini (singer)|Harini]], Chorus
| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| note3        = Female
| length    =
| length3      = 6:22
| label      = Vega Music<br />[[S. S. Chakravarthy|Nic Audio]]<br />Bayshore<br />The Best Audios<br>[[Divo (record label)|Divo]]
| title4        = Yeh Nilave
| producer  =
| extra4        = [[Unni Menon]]
| prev_title = [[Kushi (2000 film)|Kushi]]
| length4      = 4:13
| prev_year  = 2000
| title5        = Aandae Nootrandae
| next_title = [[Vallarasu]]
| extra5        = Naveen
| next_year = 2000
| length5      = 7:14
| title6        = Keechu Kiliye
| extra6        = Hariharan, Chorus
| note6        = Male
| length6      = 6:22
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}}
}}
The film's score and chart-topping soundtrack was composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]], with lyrics written by [[Vairamuthu]]. "Oh... Nenje" is based on "[[Get Down (You're the One for Me)]]" by the [[Backstreet Boys]],<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Inspired-stuff/article15007781.ece |title=Mindframe: Inspired stuff |last=Srinivasan |first=Sudhir |date=30 September 2016 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=16 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016043650/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/mindframe-inspired-stuff/article9168090.ece |archive-date=16 October 2016}}</ref> "Poo Virinjachu" is based on "[[That Thing You Do (song)|That Thing You Do]]" from [[That Thing You Do!|the film of the same name]], and "Keechu Kiliye" is based on "Enemies" by [[Dr. Alban]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/1999-tamil-film-ripped-off-the-backstreet-boys-tom-hanks-movie-nigerian-musicican |title=How 3 Songs In A 1999 Tamil Film Were Blatantly Ripped Off From The Backstreet Boys, A Tom Hanks Movie And A Nigerian Musician |last=Srinivasan |first=Karthik |date=12 February 2019 |website=[[Film Companion]] |access-date=12 February 2019}}</ref>
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| total_length    =


| title1          = Oh... Nenje
==Release and reception==
| extra1          = Hariharan, [[Swarnalatha]]
''Mugavaree'' released on 19 February 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2022 |title=பிப்ரவரி மாதம் வெளியான அஜித்தின் திரைப்படங்கள்! |trans-title=Ajith films released in the month of February! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/photo-gallery/actor-ajiths-movies-released-in-february-380836 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220207191919/https://zeenews.india.com/tamil/photo-gallery/actor-ajiths-movies-released-in-february-380836 |archive-date=7 February 2022 |access-date=28 April 2022 |website=[[Zee News]] |language=ta}}</ref> [[Shobha Warrier]] of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave the film a positive review citing that the real "winners" are "Ajith, the actor, and P. C. Sriram, the cinematographer". The critic claimed that Ajith Kumar "brilliantly portrays the vulnerable and sad Sridhar".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warrier |first=Shobha |author-link=Shobha Warrier |date=6 March 2000 |title=The hero as a human being |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/mar/06muga.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619130010/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2000/mar/06muga.htm |archive-date=19 June 2010 |access-date=25 August 2012 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Strong theme, reasonably appealing treatment, appreciable acting and aesthetic camera work are the positive features" of the film.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=2000-03-02 |title=Film Review: ''Mugavaree'' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-mugavaree/article28004351.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240929063746/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-mugavaree/article28004351.ece |archive-date=2024-09-29 |access-date=2024-09-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref>
| length1        = 5:54
| title2          = Poo Virinjachu
| extra2          = [[P. Unni Krishnan|Unnikrishnan]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
| length2        = 5:48
| title3          = Keechu Kiliye(Female)
| extra3          = [[Harini (singer)|Harini]], Chorus
| length3        = 6:22
| title4          = Yeh Nilave
| extra4          = [[Unni Menon]]  
| length4        = 4:13
| title5          = Aandae Nootrandae
| extra5          = Naveen
| length5        = 7:14
| title6          = Keechu Kiliye(Male)
| extra6          = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], Chorus
| length6        = 6:22
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The initial climax showed the character of Sridhar facing another roadblock on his journey towards becoming a music composer. Post-release, the climax was changed following public demand, showing a more favourable situation for Sridhar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mugavari's anticlimax! |url=http://www.tmcafe.com/hotnews.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000408164020/http://www.tmcafe.com/hotnews.htm |archive-date=8 April 2000 |access-date=12 January 2022 |website=Tamil Movie Cafe |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=முகமது |first=ஆசிக் |date=20 February 2024 |title='முகவரி' கிளைமேக்ஸ் சீனை மாற்ற சொல்லி வந்த அழுத்தம்.. அஜித்தின் பிடிவாதம்: கடைசியில் நடந்த ட்விஸ்ட்.! |trans-title=The pressure to change the climax of ''Mugavaree''.. Ajith's stubbornness: The twist at the end! |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/director-vz-durai-talks-about-ajith-kumar-starrer-mugavari-movie-climax/articleshow/107850776.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/XcLB6 |archive-date=10 March 2026 |access-date=29 April 2025 |website=[[Samayam]] |language=ta}}</ref> Reviewing this version, Krishna Chidambaram of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' praised the sensibly written scenes and dialogues but panned the new climax.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=சிதம்பரம் |first=கிருஷ்ணா |date=12 March 2000 |title=முகவரி |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2000-03-12/page/n29/mode/2up |access-date=21 June 2023 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=28 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> The film won the second prize for [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film|Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Family Film]], whilst [[Brinda Master|Brinda]] won for [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 September 2008 |title=State Government awards for 2000–2002 |url=http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/824/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222085109/http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/tamil/824/ |archive-date=22 December 2008 |access-date=29 April 2025 |website=Music India Online |language=en}}</ref>
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Mugavaree
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. Z. Durai
Produced by
Written byBalakumaran (Dialogue)
Screenplay byV. Z. Durai
Story byV. Z. Durai
Starring
Music byDeva
CinematographyP. C. Sreeram
Edited bySuresh Urs
Production
company
NIC Arts
Release date
  • 19 February 2000 (2000-02-19)
Running time
156 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Mugavaree (transl. Identity/Address) is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by V. Z. Durai in his directoral debut and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Jyothika in the lead roles, with Raghuvaran, Vivek, Manivannan, and K. Viswanath in supporting roles. It revolves around the conflicting emotions of ambition, love and responsibility that a man goes through in his quest to become a successful music composer.

The music is composed by Deva, song lyrics were written by Vairamuthu, and cinematography was handled by P. C. Sreeram. Mugavaree released on 19 February 2000 and became a commercial success, winning two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Best Family Film and Best Choreographer (Brinda).

Plot[edit | edit source]

Sridhar is from a middle-class family headed by his father. Shiva is Sridhar's elder brother and the breadwinner for the family, consisting of his wife Shantha and sister. Sridhar, upon completion of his graduation, aspires to become a music composer and tries hard to secure a chance in movies, but all his efforts go in vain. Sridhar's search for a chance continues for eight years. Despite that, his family members support him very well and encourage him whenever he feels dejected.

Sridhar meets and befriends Viji Chandrasekhar. Viji also likes Sridhar and his aspiration. Slowly, love blossoms between them. Viji gets introduced to Sridhar's family, and they too like her. However, Sridhar has plans of marrying her only after getting his first break in music. Viji also understands Sridhar and supports him. A CD shop owner is Sridhar's neighbour, and he also encourages him. Sridhar gets an opportunity to compose music for a film. He feels extremely happy and goes for recording. However, on the same day, the producer meets with an accident, and as he considers it an inauspicious sign, the film is dropped.

Viji's younger sister Sudha gets a good marriage alliance, but the groom's family finds it odd upon seeing Viji being unmarried. Viji's father requests Sridhar and Viji to get married so that it does not stop his younger daughter's wedding proposal. Viji's father asks Sridhar to leave away his dream of becoming a music composer as he has been already trying hard for years. He also offers him a job so that he can marry Viji.

However, Sridhar refuses to let go his dream. He is ready to sacrifice his love for the sake of his ambition. He requests Viji to marry someone else as he cannot give up his passion for music. One day, Shiva has a heart attack and is admitted to the hospital. The doctors say that Shiva has heart problems and needs rest. Sridhar is shocked to see his brother's condition. As Shiva was the only income earner in the family, now Shantha and Preitha decide to take up some jobs to help earn money for the family.

Sridhar worries seeing that, though he also feels proud about the love and affection shown by his family members towards him, as no one asked him to forego his ambition and take up some job despite this condition. However, Sridhar decides to go for a job so he could ease his family's financial burden. He informs this to the CD shop owner and leaves for an interview, giving up his ambition. A few years later, Sridhar secures a chance to compose music, becomes a leading music composer and marries Viji.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film director, V. Z. Durai, revealed that he had approached S. S. Chakravarthy to make the film with Ajith Kumar after failing to get noticed for a long period, getting rejected by four producers for the script. Chakravarthy was supportive and maintained a close link with the film from shoot till post-production.[1]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu.[2] The song "Oh Nenje" is based on "Get Down (You're the One for Me)" by Backstreet Boys,[3] "Poo Virinjachu" is based on "That Thing You Do!" from the film of the same name, and "Keechu Kiliye" is based on "Enemies" by Dr. Alban.[4] Chennai Online wrote "The album seems to have been targeted at the youth and it can be said that Deva has succeeded in his endeavour" while calling the song "Keechu Kiliye" sung by Hariharan as "the best song of the album".[5]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Oh Nenje"Hariharan, Swarnalatha5:54
2."Poo Virinjachu"P. Unnikrishnan, Anuradha Sriram5:48
3."Keechu Kiliye" (Female)Harini, Chorus6:22
4."Yeh Nilave"Unni Menon4:13
5."Aandae Nootrandae"Naveen7:14
6."Keechu Kiliye" (Male)Hariharan, Chorus6:22
Total length:35:53

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Mugavaree released on 19 February 2000.[6] Shobha Warrier of Rediff.com gave the film a positive review citing that the real "winners" are "Ajith, the actor, and P. C. Sriram, the cinematographer". The critic claimed that Ajith Kumar "brilliantly portrays the vulnerable and sad Sridhar".[7] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "Strong theme, reasonably appealing treatment, appreciable acting and aesthetic camera work are the positive features" of the film.[8]

The initial climax showed the character of Sridhar facing another roadblock on his journey towards becoming a music composer. Post-release, the climax was changed following public demand, showing a more favourable situation for Sridhar.[9][10] Reviewing this version, Krishna Chidambaram of Kalki praised the sensibly written scenes and dialogues but panned the new climax.[11] The film won the second prize for Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Second Best Family Film, whilst Brinda won for Best Choreographer.[12]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Sebastian, Pradeep (6 September 2002). "Stories sculpted out of unfulfilled desires". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Mugavari". Gaana. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  3. ↑ Srinivasan, Sudhir (30 September 2016). "Mindframe: Inspired stuff". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Srinivasan, Karthik (12 February 2019). "How 3 Songs In A 1999 Tamil Film Were Blatantly Ripped Off From The Backstreet Boys, A Tom Hanks Movie And A Nigerian Musician". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 15 November 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Review of 'Mugavaree' music album". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 7 January 2005. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "பிப்ரவரி மாதம் வெளியான அஜித்தின் திரைப்படங்கள்!" [Ajith films released in the month of February!]. Zee News (in தமிழ்). 30 January 2022. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  7. ↑ Warrier, Shobha (6 March 2000). "The hero as a human being". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 19 June 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  8. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (2 March 2000). "Film Review: Mugavaree". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  9. ↑ "Mugavari's anticlimax!". Tamil Movie Cafe. Archived from the original on 8 April 2000. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  10. ↑ முகமது, ஆசிக் (20 February 2024). "'முகவரி' கிளைமேக்ஸ் சீனை மாற்ற சொல்லி வந்த அழுத்தம்.. அஜித்தின் பிடிவாதம்: கடைசியில் நடந்த ட்விஸ்ட்.!" [The pressure to change the climax of Mugavaree.. Ajith's stubbornness: The twist at the end!]. Samayam (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 10 March 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  11. ↑ சிதம்பரம், கிருஷ்ணா (12 March 2000). "முகவரி". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 28. Retrieved 21 June 2023 – via Internet Archive.
  12. ↑ "State Government awards for 2000–2002". Music India Online. 2 September 2008. Archived from the original on 22 December 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2025.

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