Mutrugai is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Manobala.
The film stars Arun Pandian, Bhanupriya, Ranjitha, and Geetha in key roles.
The story revolves around the escape of convict Balakrishnan, who was blamed for burning 16 persons alive in the past. Minister Maasilamani wants to kill him, while DSP Bhavani wants to catch him.
As Bala tries to evade capture, he finds support from his village and a revelation by Saradha that changes the course of events.
The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and revenge, set against the backdrop of a small village where Bala was once a government engineer who fell in love with the village belle Gowri.
Mutrugai was released on January 14, 1993, and was later remade in Hindi as Janta Ki Adalat.