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2016 · Tamil · 2h 30m · Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Mystery · CBFC U
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Filmi Score
Good
6 reviews
54
5 good1 weak
What the critics say
Vikram's dual performance, especially as the villain, is the film's standout, but critics agree the script is thin and illogical, with camerawork and pace strong early on and weaker in a repetitive, over-explained second half.
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Summary
Iru Mugan (2016, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 54 from 6 critic reviews, is rated 13+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Xumo Play in the US.
A disgraced RAW agent Akilan (Vikram) is recalled by the agency to track down a crazy scientist and a cross dresser Love (also Vikram), who has discovered a deadly new drug ‘Speed inhaler’.
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A disgraced RAW agent Akilan (Vikram) is recalled by the agency to track down a crazy scientist and a cross dresser Love (also Vikram), who has discovered a deadly new drug ‘Speed inhaler’.
Iru Mugan (2016, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 54 from 6 critic reviews, is rated 13+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Xumo Play in the US.
Where to watch
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The critic praises Vikram's dual-role performance and the film's slick technical craft, but says the script is thin, the plot illogical, and the… Read it there →
Subramanian finds Iru Mugan a slick, tempo-driven thriller carried by Vikram's double act and strong camerawork, but faults its convenient… Read it there →
Vikram's dual performance, especially as villain Love, is called the film's saving grace, but the reviewer finds the story predictable and the… Read it there →
The critic credits Vikram's dual performance and Nayanthara's presence as the film's best moments but faults a weak, over-explained script, a… Read it there →
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33
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Where can I watch Iru Mugan?
Iru Mugan is streaming on OTT: ZEE5 (India), ManoramaMAX (India), Vi Movies and TV (India), JioHotstar (India) and Xumo Play (the US). It can also be rented or bought on YouTube (India, the US, the UK and Canada), Amazon Video (the US and the UK) and Google Play Movies (the US). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Iru Mugan?
Iru Mugan has a Filmi Score of 54 (Good), the mean of 6 readings of critic reviews, one per review. Readings run from 33 (Upperstall.com) to 63 (Hindustan Times). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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