Mersal was released worldwide on 18 October 2017, It is available in digital streaming platforms through Netflix and ZEE5 (in Tamil), YouTube and Prime video (in Telugu), Sun NXT (in Kannada), and Hotstar (in Malayalam).The film's Hindi dubbed version was directly premiered on Dhinchaak TV channel (now renamed to Goldmines) on 13 March 2022.
👑 Vijay’s Triple Roles:
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Vetrimaaran – A noble village doctor who stands against private healthcare exploitation
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Vetri – A magician taking revenge for his father’s death
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Maaran – An ethical, world-renowned doctor
🧃 Plot Summary:
Dr. Maaran is a respected doctor known for treating the poor for free. Suddenly, he is accused of medical crimes, but the twist reveals that a lookalike magician, Vetri, is behind a series of murders targeting corrupt doctors and hospital owners. As the story unfolds, it’s revealed that both Maaran and Vetri are brothers, sons of Vetrimaaran, who was betrayed and killed by the healthcare mafia. The brothers team up to expose and punish the corrupt medical system that profits off the suffering of the poor.
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⭐ Supporting Cast:
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu – Tara (Maaran’s love interest)
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Kajal Aggarwal – Anu (Vetri’s assistant)
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Nithya Menen – Aishwarya (Vetrimaaran’s wife)
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S. J. Suryah – Daniel Arockiyaraj (Main Antagonist)
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Vadivelu – Comic relief as Vadivu
🎶 Popular Songs (Music: A. R. Rahman):
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“Aalaporaan Thamizhan” – A cultural anthem celebrating Tamil pride
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“Mersal Arasan” – A festival-style dance number
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“Neethane” – A romantic melody
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“Maacho” – A stylish dance track
🏆 Reception & Awards:
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Box Office: ₹250+ crore worldwide
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Critics: Praised Vijay’s performance, AR Rahman’s music, and the socially conscious script
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Awards: Filmfare, Vijay Awards, and more for acting, direction, and music
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Controversy: Faced political backlash over dialogues criticizing GST and private healthcar
💥 Themes:
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Healthcare corruption
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Justice and vigilantism
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Social inequality
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Tamil identity and pride
