There are many superhit films of South cinema, but the name of Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Mersal’ is always in the discussion. ‘Mersal‘ is an action thriller film, which took the box office by storm at the time of its release. This movie was released in 2017, the film earned great money and made the audience crazy with its powerful action, story and music. The film was directed by noted director Atlee and became one of the biggest hits in Tamil Nadu.
Now, ‘Mersal‘ is all set to return to theatres once again. On March 28, it is re-releasing on the big screens of Tamil Nadu, which will once again give a chance to the audience who have not seen it in the theatre before. Along with this, for those who want to watch it sitting at home, this film is also available on the OTT platform.
Superb performance at the box office
When ‘Mersal’ was released in 2017, it broke records on the very first day of its release. Made on a budget of Rs 120 crore, the film collected Rs 257 crore worldwide. It was one of Vijay’s films that made him a superstar of the South film industry.
The success of this film was due to its story, great visual effects, strong action and great music. The audience got to see a great mix of action and emotions in the film, which made it a blockbuster.
Where can you see ‘Mersal’ now?
For audiences who want to enjoy watching this film in theatres again, it is re-releasing in theatres across Tamil Nadu from March 28. But if you want to watch it sitting at home, ‘Mersal‘ is available on OTT platforms like Jio Cinema, Hotstar, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. Viewers can stream the film online on any of these platforms and watch it sitting at home with their family.
What is the story of ‘Mersal’?

The story of ‘Mersal’ is full of suspense and thriller. The film begins with the kidnapping of a medical staff in Chennai. In this case, the police arrest a doctor, Maran, and assume that he is the one behind these incidents. During interrogation, Maran reveals that the death of a little girl was due to medical negligence. But when the whole truth of this incident comes out, everyone is shocked.
As the film progresses, it is revealed that Maran is actually Vetri, who is also a magician. There are many secrets hidden in this fight, which come out as the film progresses. The film has a perfect balance of thrill, action and emotions, which makes it a thoroughly entertaining film.
Mersal actors
The film stars Thalapathy Vijay in three different roles. Apart from this, there are many talented actors in the film.
- S.J. Surya – Brilliant performance as the main villain
- Kajal Agarwal is playing an important role.
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu – To make the story more effective
- Nithya Menen – Contribution to enhancing emotional appeal
- Vadivelu – for the thrill of comedy
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Technical team and music.
The film has been directed by Atlee. The screenplay of the film is written by V. Vijayendra Prasad and S. Ramana Girivasan, who moulded it into a brilliant cinematic experience. The film is said to be inspired by Apoorva Sagodharargal.
The film’s cinematography was handled by G. K. Vishnu, who made it visually stunning. The film’s music was composed by Oscar winner A. R. Rahman, whose songs and background score left a deep impact on the audience. The song “Alapporan Tamizhan” from the film was a superhit and remains on people’s playlists even today.
Why is’ Mersal ‘being re-released?
The reason for re-releasing ‘Mersal‘ is its growing craze and audience demand. The film is still as popular in Tamil Nadu as it was in 2017. That’s why the makers are bringing it back to the theatres in high quality, so that the audience can enjoy it once again on the big screen.
‘Mersal ‘is not just a film, but one of the biggest hits of Thalapathy Vijay career. The film not only performed well at the box office but also won the hearts of the audience.
Now, when the film is again releasing in theatres in Tamil Nadu from March 28, it is a golden opportunity for fans to watch it on the big screen again. Also, those who want to watch it on OTT platforms can enjoy this film on Hotstar, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. So if you haven’t watched ‘Mersal’ yet, it’s the right time for you to watch it again!
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