Mudhalvan

Mudhalvan is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language political action film directed by S.Shankar.

The film stars Arjun, Manisha Koirala, and Raghuvaran in lead roles, with Vadivelu and Manivannan appearing in supporting roles.

The movie features an award-winning soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography by K. V. Anand, and dialogue by Sujatha.

The film revolves around Pughazhendi, a TV journalist who gets his first interview with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister challenges him to become his replacement for a day after Pughaz asks hard questions.

Pughazh agrees and performs so well on his first day that the actual cabinet collapses and fresh elections are held, where state voters elect him as their new Chief Minister.