Synopsis
Merku Thodarchi Malai is a 2018 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Lenin Bharathi and produced by Vijay Sethupathi.
The film stars Antony and explores themes typical of Vijay Sethupathi productions, showcasing the talents of its cast and crew in delivering an engaging cinematic experience for Tamil audiences.
Set against the backdrop of the Western Ghats in India, the movie revolves around the life and times of a group of landless workers living along the foothills. It depicts how the introduction of commercialization creates conflict in the simple lives of the villagers.
The story follows Rengasamy, a daily wage laborer who wants to buy a piece of land but faces objections from the seller's family. Chacko, a communist from Kerala, unionizes these workers to prevent exploitation by the estate owner, leading to frequent clashes between the landlord and the union members.
The film features cinematographer Theni Eswar and composer Ilaiyaraaja, with this being Ilaiyaraaja's 1001st film signed by him in 2015.
