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Mugamoodi
Mugamoodi
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Mysskin
Written by	Mysskin
Produced by	Ronnie Screwvala; Siddharth Roy Kapur
Starring	Jiiva; Narain; Pooja Hegde;
Cinematography	Sathyan Sooryan
Edited by	Gaugin
Music by	Krishna Kumar
Production; companies	UTV Motion Pictures; Lone Wolf Productions
Distributed by	UTV Motion Pictures
Release date	31 August 2012 (India);
Running time	162 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil
Budget	₹20 crore

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Mugamoodi (lit. Mask), subtitled onscreen as The Superhero Within, is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language superhero film directed by Mysskin and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur. The film, which is dedicated to Bruce Lee, stars Jiiva, alongside Narain, Pooja Hegde (in her film debut), Nassar, Selva and Girish Karnad. In the film, Anand alias Bruce Lee, a martial artist, wears a superhero costume in order to impress his girlfriend Shakthi, but Anand gets framed for his friend Viji's death and sets out to prove his innocence by becoming a real superhero called Mugamoodi.

Principal photography began in December 2011 and took place in India, Switzerland, and other parts of Europe. The post-production involved the application of VFX. The music was composed by Krishna Kumar, while cinematography and editing were handled by Sathyan Sooryan and Gaugin.

Mugamoodi was released worldwide on 31 August 2012 to mixed reviews from critics with praise for its VFX, action sequences, direction, music and cast performances, but criticism for its script.^[3] The film was a commercial success.^[4]

Plot

Anand alias Bruce Lee, a college graduate, lives in Chennai and studies martial arts with a group of similarly jobless friends as he hates the idea of 9-5 jobs. Anand, in an attempt to recruit new students to pay tuition fees and save their school, gets involved in a brawl and falls for Shakthi, the daughter of DCP Gaurav. In the city, a series of burglaries are happening across the city, which has left dozens dead and countless amounts of money stolen. The police believe that a new robbery is about to take place. Anand's grandfather advises him to make Shakthi see him as a hero.

Anand wears a borrowed superhero costume and introduce himself as Mugamoodi to Shakthi, where he tries to impress the children with his skills and accidentally ends up in the middle of a police chase. Anand helps the cops capture one of the bandits, but the gang shoots the captured member when they are transferring him. The news which Mugamoodi captured one of the suspects, which police could not catch them in months, spreads across the city and Shakthi begins to like Mugamoodi. Gaurav finds a match between a fingerprint from the crime scene and one from police records.

Anand decides to visit Shakthi again unmasked to reveal his identity and confess his love to her. While arriving to meet Shakthi, Anand encounters a gang member, who shoots Gaurav. Anand tries to seize him, but the gunman escapes after the gun is seized by Anand and the family believe Anand shot Gaurav. Anand is being chased by the police and is on the run. The gang kills Anand's friend Viji, who went with him to visit Shakthi. Anand is again seen by police alone with Viji's dead body and is naturally thought responsible for the killing. Anand's grandfather and brother create a superhero costume.

Gaurav survives and the gang decides to kill him and his family in the hospital. Anand (masked himself as Mugamoodi) saves them by defeating the gang and takes Gaurav's file containing the latest findings of the case, including the fingerprint match, as he wants to avenge Viji's death. To Anand's shock, The police findings in the documents are against his martial arts teacher Sifu (a fake martial arts a la kung fu) Chandru. Chandru reveals that he is not connected to those cases and reveals that Anguchamy alias Dragon is behind the crimes. Chandru and Dragon learnt martial arts in the same school 22 years ago.

Meanwhile, Dragon also learns that Mugamoodi is Anand, where he and his gang raids Chandru's school to kill Anand, but they kill Chandru when he is nowhere to be seen. The gang seizes a port and kidnaps 30 children, along with three adults including Shakthi, as hostages to blackmail the cops. They demand the police to arrange a ship which guarantees their safety across the Indian border, while they also demand Mugamoodi to drive a van of gold alone. The gang threaten to kill the hostages if their demands are refused. Anand agrees to drive the gold and a fight ensues between him and Dragon.

During the fight, Dragon takes off Mugamoodi's mask and reveals his identity to Shakthi. Dragon also confesses that his brother Anthony had shot Gourav earlier. With the help of his grandfather and friends that had him sneaked into the port, Anand kills some key members of the gang. A fight ensues between Anand and Dragon, where Dragon falls to his death in the sea. Anand release the hostages and Shakthi tells him to continue as Mugamoodi.

Cast

As per the film's opening credits:^[5]

Jiiva as Anand alias Bruce Lee/Mugamoodi
Narein as Anguchamy alias Dragon
Nasser as DCP Gaurav, Shakthi's father
Pooja Hegde as Shakthi, Anand's love interest (Voice dubbed by Savitha Reddy)
Selva as Sifu Chandru, Anand's teacher
Girish Karnad as Anand's grandfather
Aadukalam Naren as Anand's father
Anupama Kumar as Roshini, Shakthi's mother
Aadukalam Murugadoss as Anand's friend
Kalaiyarasan as Viji, Anand's friend
Ray as Shakthi's brother
Vaishnavi as Shakthi's sister
Meesha Ghoshal as a cop's wife
Darshan as Dragon's sidekick
Krishna Kumar as police commissioner (uncredited cameo appearance)

Production

Development

Mysskin wrote Mugamoodi's story in 2005.^[6] In September 2008, it was reported that Suriya signed a film titled Mugamoodi (Mask), which will be directed by Mysskin and produced by UTV Motion Pictures.^[7] It was reported that A. R. Rahman would compose the music for the film. The film was reported to made on a budget of ₹35 crore, as the film involved extensive computer graphics and visual effects. Suriya was also intended to learn martial arts for the film.^[8] In July 2009, Suriya opted out due to schedule conflicts and it was reportedly that Vishal would play the role.^[9] As the project remained dormant, Mysskin moved on to script a horror film.^[10] Later, it was reported that Jiiva would play the main lead.^[11]

The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur of UTV Motion Pictures.^[12] The film was made on a budget of ₹20 crore.^[2] Mugamoodi was the first superhero film in Tamil Cinema.^[13]

Pre-production

Pre-production of the film began in late 2008. Mysskin started scripting the film after completing Nandalala (2010). In July 2011, it was reported that the makers began location scouting for the film.^[14] The shooting of the film was reported to start in late November 2011.^[15] Reports further claimed that Jiiva and Narain would undergo special training in martial arts with experts from the Shaolin Temple in China.^[16] In September 2011, it was reported that the lead casts would go to Bangkok to learn Kung Fu.^[17] Both Jiiva and Narain went through three months of Kung Fu training.^[18]

Mysskin revealed that the film will be made in his style, with tout-thrilling moments. "Taking into consideration that I am making an Indian film, I can’t showcase something that is impossible. I want my audience to accept my films and not make a joke of it. This is real cinema and I have shown what any superhero can exhibit in his zone," he added.^[19] The film was launched with a formal puja ceremony, which was held in December 2011 at Santhome school auditorium, Chennai.^[20]

K, who had scored for Mysskin's Yuddham Sei (2010), was selected as the film composer over two other music directors, while Madhan Karky would pen the lyrics, associating for the first time with Mysskin.^[21] Action sequences were choreographed by Tony Leung, who has worked with Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan action choreographers from Hong Kong.^[22] Other technicians includes cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan, editor Gaugin, dance choreographer Radhika, art director Bala, and costume designer Amritha Ram.^[23]^[24]

Casting

In October 2010, Arya signed on for the film with N. Linguswamy's Thirupathi Brothers production house replacing UTV as producers.^[25]^[26] However, within months, Arya had pulled out as had Linguswamy. In June 2011, a new Mumbai-based company had taken the production reins whilst Jiiva, after the commercial success of his political thriller Ko, had signed on to portray the lead role.^[27] Jiiva who plays Anand in the film would called as Bruce Lee in the film.^[28] Later that month, it was announced that Narain, who had worked with Mysskin in both Chithiram Pesuthadi and Anjathe, would portray the role of the lead antagonist in the film.^[29] The film was his highest paid film till then.^[30] Narain claimed that his villainy in the film would be totally brutal, where his character in the film has no shades and is absolutely negative.^[31] In early July 2011, it was reported that Amala Paul would portray the lead female character in the film,^[32] but, Dhananjayan of UTV confirmed that Amala was not approached for the role.^[33] Pooja Hegde, who is the second runner-up of the 2011 Miss Universe India, was eventually finalized as the female lead.^[34] Telugu actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao was added to the cast in November 2011, which proved false, and he was replaced by Girish Karnad, while Prakash Raj was also reported to be playing an important role.^[35]^[36] The following month, Nassar was selected to portray a police officer.^[37]

A large group of young aspiring artists were roped in to be part of the fight sequences which are touted be the highlight of the film. The artists were trained for over 6 months at Mansuria Kung Fu YMCA, Nandanam, Chennai. A lot of the kung fu content of the film were handled by R. Shekhar.^[38]

Effects and design

High-end gadgets to be used in the film were reportedly designed by the IIT, while teams from the NIFT were roped in to create the costumes and looks of the characters.^[39]^[40] Furthermore, a Los Angeles-based firm would handle special effects of the film.^[41] The team travelled four countries to finalize the Jiiva's suits and finalized in Hong Kong.^[42] The costumes were designed by Gabriella Wilkins.^[43] Wilkins and her 10 assistants took six months to design the costume, including suit, mask, cap and the belt.^[44] A dozen suits and more than 30 different masks were created for the character, out of which Mysskin chose the best.^[45] Costume designer Amritha Ram also worked on Jiiva's costume which weights more than 10 kg.^[46]^[47]

Filming

The shooting of the film started officially on 12 December 2011,^[48] with the opening scene of kung fu as that was spoken about.^[49] The film is expected to be released during Summer 2012.^[50] The film was being canned in the nights in and around Triplicane in Chennai where the fight scene of Jiiva and Narain was shot in terrace.^[51] Mysskin is planning a 20-day schedule to shoot the climax at Karaikal. The shoot concluded at Karaikal where daredevil stunts were performed by the lead actor at an altitude of 180 feet high where in the Karaikal port's conveyor belt passes over. Many scenes were also filmed at AVM studio where huge hospital set was erected and also at Victoria hall, Deaf and Dumb school.^[52] Tony Leung Siu Hung, a stunt coordinator from Hong Kong, has joined the climax shoot of the film that is being canned in a massive scale at Karaikal in May 2012.^[53]^[54]^[55] The team moved to Europe to shoot two song at Alps in late July 2012.^[56]^[57] Later, the team moved to Switzerland to shoot a song and filming wrapped in early August 2012.^[58]

Post-production

Post-production for the film begin once the film completed its shooting and went for several months as the film involved extensive computer graphics and visual effects.^[59]^[60]^[61] A Los Angeles-based firm handled special effects of the film.^[62]

The final copy of the film was ready by mid August 2012,^[63] and was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) that month. On 21 August 2012, the film received a U certificate from the Censor Board, with a finalized runtime of 162 minutes.^[64]^[65]

Music

Mugamoodi's score and soundtrack were composed by K, who had worked on Mysskin's previous venture Yuddham Sei as well. The soundtrack features eleven tracks, including a number of instrumentals. The soundtrack album was released on 1 August 2012 at Sathyam Cinemas; it was presented by Vijay and received by Kannada lead actor Puneeth Rajkumar.^[66]

Marketing

In June 2012, it was reported that the film's marketing would begin soon.^[67] The first look and trailer launch of Mugamoodi took place in a grand scale on 29 June 2012 at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai.^[68] The trailer was launched by Suriya and received by director N. Lingusamy while the first look was released by Suriya and Gautham Vasudev Menon.^[69] Including the film's cast and crew, K. V. Anand, A. L. Vijay, Yaar Kannan, S. P. Jananathan, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Elred Kumar, Kalaipuli S. Thanu, R. B. Choudary, K. E. Gnanavel Raja, T. Siva were also present at the event.^[70]

Release

Theatrical

The film was released worldwide screens on 31 August 2012 and it would be the 100th film to be released in 2012.^[71]^[72] The film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Mask and in Hindi as Mahabali Ek Super Hero.^[73]

Mugamoodi was released in over 500 screens in Tamil Nadu, and also opened in neighbouring states in good number of screens as well as in northern parts of India including Delhi and Mumbai. The film was released simultaneously in Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, US and other parts of the world.^[74]

Distribution

In July 2012, it was reported that the film would be released simultaneously in Telugu and Hindi languages.^[75] Later, Jiiva's father R. B. Choudary acquired the Telugu dubbing rights of the film.^[76] The Telugu version titled Mask was released by Mega Super Good Films.^[77]^[78] The Hindu version titled Mahabali Ek Super Hero was distributed by UTV Motion Pictures. ^[79]^[80]

Home media

The satellite rights of the film was acquired by Sun TV.^[81] The digital rights of the film were sold to Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and Sun NXT.^[82]

Reception

Critical response

Mugamoodi received mixed reviews from critics with praise for its VFX, action sequences, direction, music and cast performances, but criticism for its script.^[83]

Prakash Upadhyaya of Oneindia gave 3.5/5 stars and recommended the film and wrote "Mysskin's approach to Mugamoodi is realistic, like before, and he has not tried to add unnecessary commercial elements. Mugamoodi would have a better appeal if the length of the movie would be reduced."^[84] The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "The fact remains that Mugamoodi is not as taut as the director’s earlier works."^[85]

Behindwoods gave 3/5 starts and told that it had a "pacy first half, [a] slow second half but [was] compensated by the overall performance and effort of the cast & crew."^[86] R. S. Prakash of Mumbai Mirror gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "In comparison, the film’s first half is better than the second. The opening scenes are deadly till the director opts for a different route to tell the tale."^[87]

Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Mugamoodi has all the makings of a successful film but ends up disappointing."^[88] IBNLive cited that the film had a "different flavour" and wrote "For those who love the West and East's action films, Mugamoodi combines both to give some pleasure."^[89]

Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu noted that it "travels on a terrain that’s new to Tamil cinema" and wrote "Mysskin's effort to make Mugamoodi appear as authentic as possible deserves to be commended."^[90] Sify termed it as average and wrote "Mugamoodi is a one-time watch for Mysskin and Jiiva’s attempt to do something different. It has very good music and background score by K, but lacks a proper script and a racy presentation."^[91]

Box office

Mugamoodi had higher occupancy on its opening day.^[92] The film grossed ₹10 crores in 3 days of its release.^[93] The Tamil and Telugu versions alone got ₹9 crores in India, with ₹2 crores from Andhra Pradesh. The film was also well received at Malaysia.^[94] The film was box office success at the end of its theatrical run.^[95]^[96]

Accolades

Award^[a]	Date of ceremony^[b]	Category	Recipient(s)	Result
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards	16 January 2013	Best Debut Actress	Pooja Hegde	Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards	12–13 September 2013	Best Female Debutant - Tamil	Pooja Hegde	Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards	12–13 September 2013	Best Male Playback Singer – Tamil	Narain	Nominated
Filmfare Awards South	20 July 2013	Best Female Debut	Pooja Hegde	Nominated
Edison Awards	10 February 2013	Best Playback Singer - Male	Aalap Raju (for "Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da")^[97]	Won
Vijay Awards	11 May 2013	Best Villain	Narain	Nominated
		Best Debut Actress	Pooja Hegde	Nominated
		Favourite Heroine	Pooja Hegde	Nominated
		Best Costume Designer	Gabreilla Wilkins	Nominated
		Favourite Song	"Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da"	Nominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards	24–28 April 2013	Best Newcomer Actress	Pooja Hegde^[98]^[99]	Won
Maa Music Awards	16 June 2013	Best Dubbing Song	"Gadiyaram"	Won
Big Tamil Melody Awards	19 August 2013	Best Singer (Male)	Aalap Raju (for "Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da")^[100]^[101]	Nominated

Potential sequel

Reports of a planned sequel of Mugamoodi began surfacing prior to the film's release, stating Mysskin planned to release sequels every year.^[102] Later, the reports suggested that Mysskin had the script of Mugamoodi 2, with same casts part of it.^[103] Later, it was reported that the film would shot bigger in scale, in 3D.^[104] Jiiva in an interview said that he will only do sequel if the makers find lighter and friendlier costume.^[105]

Notes

^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

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^ "Mugamoodi roars at Box Office in first weekend". Filmibeat. 4 September 2012.
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^ "6th Edison Awards". Edison Awards. Chennai. 10 February 2013. Astro.
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^ "The winners of the BIG Melody Awards!". Behindwoods.com. 19 August 2013.
^ "'Mugamoodi': A never ending game". News18. 27 June 2012.
^ "Mugamoodi 2 lined up". The Times of India. 15 January 2017.
^ "Mugamoodi: Sequel could be in 3D". News18. 30 August 2012.
^ "Jiiva: Mugamoodi is my first real action film". Rediff.

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Mugamoodi at IMDb

[97] Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.

[98] Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

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-'''''Mugamoodi''''' ({{Translation|''Mask''}}; subtitled onscreen as '''''The Superhero Within''''') is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[superhero film]] directed by [[Mysskin]] and produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] and [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]. The film stars [[Jiiva]], [[Narain (actor)|Narain]], [[Pooja Hegde]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Selva (actor)|Selva]] and [[Girish Karnad]]. The film is about Bruce Lee, who wears a superhero costume and performs martial arts techniques, in order to impress Shakthi. However, he gets involved in a police chase and helps the officers seize the offenders.
+'''''Mugamoodi''''' ({{lit.}} ''Mask''), subtitled onscreen as '''''The Superhero Within''''', is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[superhero film]] directed by [[Mysskin]] and produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] and [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]]. The film, which is dedicated to [[Bruce Lee]], stars [[Jiiva]], alongside [[Narain (actor)|Narain]], [[Pooja Hegde]] (in her film debut), [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Selva (actor)|Selva]] and [[Girish Karnad]]. In the film, Anand alias Bruce Lee, a [[martial artist]], wears a [[superhero]] costume in order to impress his girlfriend Shakthi, but Anand gets framed for his friend Viji's death and sets out to prove his innocence by becoming a real superhero called ''Mugamoodi''.
-The film was dedicated to [[Bruce Lee]]. [[Principal photography]] began in December 2011 and took place in [[India]], [[Switzerland]] and the [[Europe]]. The [[post-production]] involved the application of [[visual effects]]. The film has music composed by [[K (composer)|K]], cinematography was handled by [[Sathyan Sooryan]], and editing by Gaugin.
+[[Principal photography]] began in December 2011 and took place in [[India]], [[Switzerland]], and other parts of [[Europe]]. The [[post-production]] involved the application of [[visual effects|VFX]]. The music was composed by [[K (composer)|Krishna Kumar]], while cinematography and editing were handled by [[Sathyan Sooryan]] and Gaugin.
-''Mugamoodi'' was released worldwide on 31 August 2012. Upon release, ''Mugamoodi'' earned praise for the VFX, action sequences, direction, music and the lead casts performances, but criticism for the script.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grand opening for 'Mugamoodi' in Chennai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/grand-opening-for-mugamoodi-in-chennai/videoshow/16141704.cms |access-date=5 August 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=5 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805024531/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/grand-opening-for-mugamoodi-in-chennai/videoshow/16141704.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/apr/07/picking-only-experimental-cinema-will-kill-an-actors-career-jiiva-10918.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=10 February 2024 |archive-date=27 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527155820/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/apr/07/picking-only-experimental-cinema-will-kill-an-actors-career-jiiva-10918.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+''Mugamoodi'' was released worldwide on 31 August 2012 to mixed reviews from critics with praise for its VFX, action sequences, direction, music and cast performances, but criticism for its script.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grand opening for 'Mugamoodi' in Chennai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/grand-opening-for-mugamoodi-in-chennai/videoshow/16141704.cms |access-date=5 August 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=5 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805024531/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/tamil/grand-opening-for-mugamoodi-in-chennai/videoshow/16141704.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/apr/07/picking-only-experimental-cinema-will-kill-an-actors-career-jiiva-10918.html |title=Picking only experimental cinema will kill an actor's career: Jiiva |website=[[Cinema Express]] |date=7 April 2019 |access-date=10 February 2024 |archive-date=27 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527155820/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/apr/07/picking-only-experimental-cinema-will-kill-an-actors-career-jiiva-10918.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
 ==Plot==
-Anand alias "Bruce Lee" is a college graduate who hates the idea of 9-5 jobs and studies [[martial arts]] with a group of similarly jobless friends. Attempting to recruit new students to pay tuition fees and save their school, Anand gets involved in a brawl and falls for Shakthi, who is the daughter of [[Deputy Commissioner of Police|DCP]] Gaurav. In Chennai, a series of heists are happening across the city, which has left dozens dead and countless amounts of money stolen. The police believe that a new robbery is about to take place. Anand's grandfather advises him to make Shakthi see him as a hero.
+Anand alias Bruce Lee, a college graduate, lives in [[Chennai]] and studies [[martial arts]] with a group of similarly jobless friends as he hates the idea of 9-5 jobs. Anand, in an attempt to recruit new students to pay tuition fees and save their school, gets involved in a brawl and falls for Shakthi, the daughter of [[Deputy Commissioner of Police|DCP]] Gaurav. In the city, a series of burglaries are happening across the city, which has left dozens dead and countless amounts of money stolen. The police believe that a new robbery is about to take place. Anand's grandfather advises him to make Shakthi see him as a hero.
-Anand wears a borrowed [[superhero]] costume and introduce himself as Mugamoodi to Shakthi, where he tries to impress the children with his skills and accidentally ends up in the middle of a police chase. Anand helps the police capture one of the bandits, but the gang shoots the captured member dead when they are transferring him. The news which Mugamoodi captured one of the suspects, which police could not catch them in many months, spreads across the city and makes Shakthi begin to like Mugamoodi. Gaurav finds a match between a [[fingerprint]] from the crime scene and one from police records.
+Anand wears a borrowed [[superhero]] costume and introduce himself as ''Mugamoodi'' to Shakthi, where he tries to impress the children with his skills and accidentally ends up in the middle of a police chase. Anand helps the cops capture one of the bandits, but the gang shoots the captured member when they are transferring him. The news which Mugamoodi captured one of the suspects, which police could not catch them in months, spreads across the city and Shakthi begins to like Mugamoodi. Gaurav finds a match between a [[fingerprint]] from the crime scene and one from police records.
-Anand decides to visit Shakthi again unmasked to reveal his identity and confess his love to her. While arriving to meet Shakthi, Anand encounters a gang member, who shoots Gaurav. Anand tries to seize him, but the gunman escapes after the gun is seized by Anand and the family believe Anand shot Gaurav. Anand is being chased by the police and is on the run. The gang kills Anand's friend Viji, who went with him to visit Shakthi. Anand is again seen by police alone with a dead body and is naturally thought responsible for the killing. Anand's grandfather and brother create a ''[[Batman]]'' styled-superhero.
+Anand decides to visit Shakthi again unmasked to reveal his identity and confess his love to her. While arriving to meet Shakthi, Anand encounters a gang member, who shoots Gaurav. Anand tries to seize him, but the gunman escapes after the gun is seized by Anand and the family believe Anand shot Gaurav. Anand is being chased by the police and is on the run. The gang kills Anand's friend Viji, who went with him to visit Shakthi. Anand is again seen by police alone with Viji's dead body and is naturally thought responsible for the killing. Anand's grandfather and brother create a superhero costume.
-Gaurav survives and the gang decides to kill him and his family in the hospital. Anand (masked himself as Mugamoodi) saves them by defeating the gang and takes Gaurav's police documents containing the latest findings of the case, including the fingerprint match, as he wants to avenge Viji's death. To Anand's shock, The police findings in the documents are against his martial arts teacher Sifu Chandru. Chandru reveals that he is not connected to those cases and reveals that Anguchamy alias Dragon is behind the crimes. Chandru and Dragon learnt kung-fu in the same school 22 years ago.
+Gaurav survives and the gang decides to kill him and his family in the hospital. Anand (masked himself as Mugamoodi) saves them by defeating the gang and takes Gaurav's file containing the latest findings of the case, including the fingerprint match, as he wants to avenge Viji's death. To Anand's shock, The police findings in the documents are against his martial arts teacher Sifu (a fake martial arts a la kung fu) Chandru. Chandru reveals that he is not connected to those cases and reveals that Anguchamy alias ''Dragon'' is behind the crimes. Chandru and Dragon learnt martial arts in the same school 22 years ago.
-Meanwhile, Dragon also learns that Mugamoodi is Anand, where he and his gang raids Chandru's school to kill Anand, but they kill Chandru when he is nowhere to be seen. The gang seizes a port and kidnaps 30 children, along with three adults including Shakthi, as hostages to blackmail the police. They demand the police to arrange a ship which guarantees their safety across the [[Borders of India|Indian border]], while they also demand Mugamoodi to drive a van of gold alone. The gang threaten to kill the hostages if their demands are refused. Mugamoodi agrees to drive the gold, where a fight ensues between him and Dragon.
+Meanwhile, Dragon also learns that Mugamoodi is Anand, where he and his gang raids Chandru's school to kill Anand, but they kill Chandru when he is nowhere to be seen. The gang seizes a port and kidnaps 30 children, along with three adults including Shakthi, as hostages to blackmail the cops. They demand the police to arrange a ship which guarantees their safety across the [[Borders of India|Indian border]], while they also demand Mugamoodi to drive a van of gold alone. The gang threaten to kill the hostages if their demands are refused. Anand agrees to drive the gold and a fight ensues between him and Dragon.
-During the fight, Dragon takes off Mugamoodi's mask and reveals his identity to Shakthi. Dragon also confesses that his brother Anthony had shot Gourav earlier. With the help of his grandfather and friends that had him sneaked into the port, Anand kills some key members of the gang. A fight ensues between Anand and Dragon, where Dragon falls to his death in the sea. Anand manages to release all the hostages and Shakthi tells him to continue his service as Mugamoodi.
+During the fight, Dragon takes off Mugamoodi's mask and reveals his identity to Shakthi. Dragon also confesses that his brother Anthony had shot Gourav earlier. With the help of his grandfather and friends that had him sneaked into the port, Anand kills some key members of the gang. A fight ensues between Anand and Dragon, where Dragon falls to his death in the sea. Anand release the hostages and Shakthi tells him to continue as Mugamoodi.
 ==Cast==
+As per the film's opening credits:<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auyDpRUUj6s | title=Mugamoodi Tamil Full Movie | website=[[YouTube]] | date=8 December 2016 }}</ref>
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-* [[Jiiva]] as Anand alias [[Bruce Lee]] / Mugamoodi
+* [[Jiiva]] as Anand alias Bruce Lee/Mugamoodi
 * [[Narain (actor)|Narein]] as Anguchamy alias Dragon
-* [[Pooja Hegde]] as Shakthi (voice dubbed by [[Savitha Reddy]])
 * [[Nassar (actor)|Nasser]] as [[Superintendent of police (India)|DCP]] Gaurav, Shakthi's father
+* [[Pooja Hegde]] as Shakthi, Anand's love interest ([[voice-over|Voice dubbed]] by [[Savitha Reddy]])
-* [[Selva (actor)|Selvaah]] as Master Sifu Chandru
+* [[Selva (actor)|Selva]] as Sifu Chandru, Anand's teacher
 * [[Girish Karnad]] as Anand's grandfather
 * [[Aadukalam Naren]] as Anand's father
 * [[Anupama Kumar]] as Roshini, Shakthi's mother
 * [[Aadukalam Murugadoss]] as Anand's friend
-* [[Kalaiyarasan]] as Viji
+* [[Kalaiyarasan]] as Viji, Anand's friend
 * Ray as Shakthi's brother
 * Vaishnavi as Shakthi's sister
-* [[Misha Ghoshal]] as a cop's wife
+* [[Meesha Ghoshal]] as a cop's wife
 * Darshan as Dragon's sidekick
 * [[Krishna Kumar (actor)|Krishna Kumar]] as [[police commissioner]] (uncredited [[cameo appearance]])
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 === Development ===
-Mysskin wrote ''Mugamoodi'''s story in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1072/jiivas-mugamoodi-trailer-release-by-suriya|title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi Trailer Release by Suriya|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> In September 2008, it was reported that [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]] signed a film titled ''Mugamoodi'' (Mask), which will be directed by [[Mysskin]] and produced by [[UTV Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-08-02/surya-vikram-11-09-08.html |title=UTV signs up Surya and Vikram |website=Behindwoods.com |date=5 December 2007 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=18 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018041656/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-08-02/surya-vikram-11-09-08.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It was reported that [[A. R. Rahman]] would compose the music for the film. The film was reported to made on a budget of {{INR}}35 crore, as the film involved extensive [[computer graphics]] and [[visual effects]]. Suriya was also intended to learn martial arts for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/daily-cinema-report-dcr-jan-22-news-tamil-kkfs0aeehbe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021124829/http://www.sify.com/movies/daily-cinema-report-dcr-jan-22-news-tamil-kkfs0aeehbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 October 2012 |title=Daily Cinema Report- DCR- 22 Jan |website=Sify.com |date=22 January 2009 |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> In July 2009, Suriya opted out due to schedule conflicts and it was reportedly that [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] would play the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/48362.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024005040/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/48362.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2012 |title=Vishal wins Suriya's 'Mugamudi'? - Kannada Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> As the project remained dormant, Mysskin moved on to script a [[horror film]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-09-04/mysskin-25-02-09.html |title=Mysskin's horror side |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=6 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306152910/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-09-04/mysskin-25-02-09.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, it was reported that [[Jiiva]] would play the main lead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/jiiva-superhero-mysskins-mugamudi-064626043.html|title=Jiiva as superhero in Mysskin's Mugamudi?|date=2 July 2011|website=Yahoo News}}</ref>
+Mysskin wrote ''Mugamoodi'''s story in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1072/jiivas-mugamoodi-trailer-release-by-suriya|title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi Trailer Release by Suriya|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> In September 2008, it was reported that [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]] signed a film titled ''Mugamoodi'' (Mask), which will be directed by [[Mysskin]] and produced by [[UTV Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-08-02/surya-vikram-11-09-08.html |title=UTV signs up Surya and Vikram |website=Behindwoods.com |date=5 December 2007 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=18 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018041656/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-08-02/surya-vikram-11-09-08.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It was reported that [[A. R. Rahman]] would compose the music for the film. The film was reported to made on a budget of {{INR}}35 crore, as the film involved extensive [[computer graphics]] and [[visual effects]]. Suriya was also intended to learn martial arts for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/daily-cinema-report-dcr-jan-22-news-tamil-kkfs0aeehbe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021124829/http://www.sify.com/movies/daily-cinema-report-dcr-jan-22-news-tamil-kkfs0aeehbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=21 October 2012 |title=Daily Cinema Report- DCR- 22 Jan |website=[[Sify]] |date=22 January 2009 |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> In July 2009, Suriya opted out due to schedule conflicts and it was reportedly that [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]] would play the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/48362.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024005040/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/48362.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2012 |title=Vishal wins Suriya's 'Mugamudi'? - Kannada Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> As the project remained dormant, Mysskin moved on to script a [[horror film]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-09-04/mysskin-25-02-09.html |title=Mysskin's horror side |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=6 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306152910/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-09-04/mysskin-25-02-09.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, it was reported that [[Jiiva]] would play the main lead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/jiiva-superhero-mysskins-mugamudi-064626043.html|title=Jiiva as superhero in Mysskin's Mugamudi?|date=2 July 2011|website=Yahoo News}}</ref>
-The film is produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] and [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]] of [[UTV Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mugamoodi-audio-launch/article3696620.ece|title=Mugamoodi audio launch|date=28 July 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}20 crore.<ref name="budget"/> ''Mugamoodi'' was the first superhero film in [[Tamil Cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-mugamoodi-tamils-first-superhero-film/20120724.htm|title=Mugamoodi-Tamil's first superhero film|website=Rediff}}</ref>
+The film is produced by [[Ronnie Screwvala]] and [[Siddharth Roy Kapur]] of [[UTV Motion Pictures]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mugamoodi-audio-launch/article3696620.ece|title=Mugamoodi audio launch|newspaper=The Hindu |date=28 July 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The film was made on a budget of {{INR}}20 crore.<ref name="budget"/> ''Mugamoodi'' was the first superhero film in [[Tamil Cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-mugamoodi-tamils-first-superhero-film/20120724.htm|title=Mugamoodi-Tamil's first superhero film|website=Rediff}}</ref>
 === Pre-production ===
-Pre-production of the film began in late 2008. Mysskin started scripting the film after completing ''[[Nandalala]]'' (2010). In July 2011, it was reported that the makers began [[location scouting]] for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/utv-to-produce-superhero-project-in-tamil/164180-8-68.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703010219/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/utv-to-produce-superhero-project-in-tamil/164180-8-68.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 July 2011 |title=UTV to produce superhero project in Tamil - Movies News - Tamil - ibnlive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> The shooting of the film was reported to start in late November 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/news/mugamoodi-shooting-start-november-30-130116807.html|title=Mugamoodi shooting to start from November 30|date=22 November 2011|website=Yahoo News}}</ref> Reports further claimed that Jiiva and Narain would undergo special training in [[martial arts]] with experts from the [[Shaolin Temple]] in [[China]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68341.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809094853/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68341.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 August 2011 |title='Mugamoodi' - Tidbits unraveled! - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> In September 2011, it was reported that the lead casts would go to [[Bangkok]] to learn Kung Fu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/narain-learns-kung-fu/articleshow/10018083.cms|title=Narain learns Kung Fu|date=14 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> Both Jiiva and Narain went through three months of Kung Fu training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizhat.com/mugamoodi-becomes-bigger/|title=Mugamoodi becomes bigger – BizHat.com|website=www.bizhat.com}}</ref>
+Pre-production of the film began in late 2008. Mysskin started scripting the film after completing ''[[Nandalala]]'' (2010). In July 2011, it was reported that the makers began [[location scouting]] for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/utv-to-produce-superhero-project-in-tamil/164180-8-68.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703010219/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/utv-to-produce-superhero-project-in-tamil/164180-8-68.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 July 2011 |title=UTV to produce superhero project in Tamil - Movies News - Tamil - ibnlive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> The shooting of the film was reported to start in late November 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/news/mugamoodi-shooting-start-november-30-130116807.html|title=Mugamoodi shooting to start from November 30|date=22 November 2011|website=Yahoo News}}</ref> Reports further claimed that Jiiva and Narain would undergo special training in [[martial arts]] with experts from the [[Shaolin Temple]] in [[China]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68341.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809094853/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68341.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 August 2011 |title='Mugamoodi' - Tidbits unraveled! - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> In September 2011, it was reported that the lead casts would go to [[Bangkok]] to learn Kung Fu.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/narain-learns-kung-fu/articleshow/10018083.cms|title=Narain learns Kung Fu|newspaper=The Times of India |date=14 January 2017}}</ref> Both Jiiva and Narain went through three months of Kung Fu training.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizhat.com/mugamoodi-becomes-bigger/|title=Mugamoodi becomes bigger – BizHat.com|website=www.bizhat.com}}</ref>
-Mysskin revealed that the film will be made in his style, with tout-thrilling moments. "Taking into consideration that I am making an Indian film, I can’t showcase something that is impossible. I want my audience to accept my films and not make a joke of it. This is real cinema and I have shown what any superhero can exhibit in his zone," he added.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/Apr/05/mysskins-fantasy-flick-355787.html|title=Mysskin’s fantasy flick|first=From our online|last=archive|date=16 May 2012|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film was launched with a formal [[Muhurat shot|puja ceremony]], which was held in December 2011 at [[Santhome]] school auditorium, [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/Mugamoodi-Movie-Launch-24-01-12.html|title=Mugamoodi Movie Launch|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>
+Mysskin revealed that the film will be made in his style, with tout-thrilling moments. "Taking into consideration that I am making an Indian film, I can’t showcase something that is impossible. I want my audience to accept my films and not make a joke of it. This is real cinema and I have shown what any superhero can exhibit in his zone," he added.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/Apr/05/mysskins-fantasy-flick-355787.html|title=Mysskin's fantasy flick|date=16 May 2012|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The film was launched with a formal [[Muhurat shot|puja ceremony]], which was held in December 2011 at [[Santhome]] school auditorium, [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-events/Mugamoodi-Movie-Launch-24-01-12.html|title=Mugamoodi Movie Launch|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>
-[[K (composer)|K]], who had scored for Mysskin's ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' (2010), was selected as the film composer over two other music directors, while [[Madhan Karky]] would pen the lyrics, associating for the first time with Mysskin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/k-bags-utv-s-mugamoodi-news-tamil-lh4lg8heaee.html?scategory=tamil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022025117/http://www.sify.com/movies/k-bags-utv-s-mugamoodi-news-tamil-lh4lg8heaee.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 October 2012 |title=K bags UTV's Mugamoodi |website=Sify.com |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> Action sequences were choreographed by Tony Leung, who has worked with [[Bruce Lee]] and [[Jackie Chan]] action choreographers from [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiiva-to-work-with-jackie-chans-stunt-man-477377.html|title=Jiiva to work with Jackie Chan's stunt man|date=24 May 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Other technicians includes cinematographer [[Sathyan Sooryan]], editor Gaugin, dance choreographer [[Radhika (choreographer)|Radhika]], art director Bala, and costume designer [[Amritha Ram]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Dance-dance-baby/article14580428.ece|title=Kollywood Choreographer Radhika,has completed 100 films in just five years|date=20 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/9259/tamil/mugamoodi/cast.and.crew.htm|title=Mugamoodi Cast and Crew - Tamil Movie Mugamoodi Cast and Crew|website=NOWRUNNING}}</ref>
+[[K (composer)|K]], who had scored for Mysskin's ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' (2010), was selected as the film composer over two other music directors, while [[Madhan Karky]] would pen the lyrics, associating for the first time with Mysskin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/k-bags-utv-s-mugamoodi-news-tamil-lh4lg8heaee.html?scategory=tamil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022025117/http://www.sify.com/movies/k-bags-utv-s-mugamoodi-news-tamil-lh4lg8heaee.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 October 2012 |title=K bags UTV's Mugamoodi |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> Action sequences were choreographed by Tony Leung, who has worked with [[Bruce Lee]] and [[Jackie Chan]] action choreographers from [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiiva-to-work-with-jackie-chans-stunt-man-477377.html|title=Jiiva to work with Jackie Chan's stunt man|date=24 May 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Other technicians includes cinematographer [[Sathyan Sooryan]], editor Gaugin, dance choreographer [[Radhika (choreographer)|Radhika]], art director Bala, and costume designer [[Amritha Ram]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Dance-dance-baby/article14580428.ece|title=Kollywood Choreographer Radhika,has completed 100 films in just five years|newspaper=The Hindu |date=20 August 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/9259/tamil/mugamoodi/cast.and.crew.htm|title=Mugamoodi Cast and Crew - Tamil Movie Mugamoodi Cast and Crew|website=NOWRUNNING}}</ref>
 === Casting ===
-In October 2010, [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] signed on for the film with [[N. Linguswamy]]'s [[Thirupathi Brothers]] production house replacing UTV as producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60786.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015042313/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60786.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2010 |title=Arya trains in Kung Fu - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-23/news-interviews/28265923_1_mumbai-police-lingusamy-s-vettai-talent-hunt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902080835/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-23/news-interviews/28265923_1_mumbai-police-lingusamy-s-vettai-talent-hunt |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 September 2012 |title=Arya in Mumbai Police |work=[[The Times of India]] |date= 23 December 2010|access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> However, within months, Arya had pulled out as had Linguswamy. In June 2011, a new Mumbai-based company had taken the production reins whilst [[Jiiva]], after the commercial success of his political thriller ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'', had signed on to portray the lead role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-03/jiiva-mysskin-20-06-11.html |title=Jiiva And Mysskin To Team Up! - Jiiva - Mysskin - Mugamoodi - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=20 June 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=10 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210105619/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-03/jiiva-mysskin-20-06-11.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Jiiva who plays Anand in the film would called as Bruce Lee in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiva-to-be-called-as-bruce-lee-in-mugamoodi-494045.html|title=Jiva to be called as Bruce Lee in 'Mugamoodi'|date=2 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Later that month, it was announced that [[Narain (actor)|Narain]], who had worked with Mysskin in both ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]'' and ''[[Anjathe]]'', would portray the role of the lead antagonist in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/narain-jiiva-28-06-11.html |title=Narain Is The Villain For Jiiva - Narain - Jiiva - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=28 June 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=2 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902003800/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/narain-jiiva-28-06-11.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, the reports suggested that the role would be reminiscent of [[Joker (comics)|The Joker]] / [[Scarecrow (DC Comics)|Scarecrow]] from ''[[The Dark Knight]]'' and ''[[Batman Begins]]'' respectively. The film was his highest paid film till then.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68117.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701090611/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68117.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2011 |title=Narain plays Jiiva's rival in Mysskin's next - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> Narain claimed that his villainy in the film would be totally brutal, where his character in the film has no shades and is absolutely negative.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-04/mugamoodi-narain-22-08-12.html |title=Mugamoodi's Villain Is Brutal - Mugamoodi - Narain - Jiiva - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=22 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025114606/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-04/mugamoodi-narain-22-08-12.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In early July 2011, it was reported that [[Amala Paul]] would portray the lead female character in the film,<ref>{{cite web |author=Anupama Subramanian DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/amala-paul-pair-jiiva-048 |title=Amala Paul to pair up with Jiiva? |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=6 July 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=12 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812070804/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/amala-paul-pair-jiiva-048 |url-status=dead }}</ref> but, Dhananjayan of UTV confirmed that Amala was not approached for the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-denies-doing-mughamoodi-news-tamil-lhgkLwahbgj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709130104/http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-denies-doing-mughamoodi-news-tamil-lhgkLwahbgj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2011 |title=Amala denies doing Mughamoodi |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> [[Pooja Hegde]], who is the second runner-up of the [[I Am She – Miss Universe India|2011 Miss Universe India]], was eventually finalized as the female lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.cm/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-01/amala-paul-pooja-hegde-05-08-11.html |title=It's Not Amala Paul, A Newbie Bags It |website=Behindwoods.com |date=5 August 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> Telugu actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] was added to the cast in November 2011, which proved false, and he was replaced by [[Girish Karnad]], while [[Prakash Raj]] was also reported to be playing an important role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-04/mugamoodi-mysskin-22-11-11.html |title=Two Stars in Mugamoodi - Mugamoodi - Mysskin - Jiiva - Nageswara Rao - Prakash Raj - Narain - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=22 November 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=22 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222181001/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-04/mugamoodi-mysskin-22-11-11.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/preview/12764.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108082136/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/preview/12764.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 January 2012 |title=Mugamoodi Tamil Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |website=IndiaGlitz |date=4 January 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> The following month, [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] was selected to portray a police officer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-becomes-bigger-news-tamil-lmewsXcafee.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111207011715/http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-becomes-bigger-news-tamil-lmewsXcafee.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 December 2011 |title=Mugamoodi becomes bigger |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref>
+In October 2010, [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] signed on for the film with [[N. Linguswamy]]'s [[Thirupathi Brothers]] production house replacing UTV as producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60786.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015042313/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/60786.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2010 |title=Arya trains in Kung Fu - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-23/news-interviews/28265923_1_mumbai-police-lingusamy-s-vettai-talent-hunt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902080835/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-23/news-interviews/28265923_1_mumbai-police-lingusamy-s-vettai-talent-hunt |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 September 2012 |title=Arya in Mumbai Police |work=[[The Times of India]] |date= 23 December 2010|access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> However, within months, Arya had pulled out as had Linguswamy. In June 2011, a new Mumbai-based company had taken the production reins whilst [[Jiiva]], after the commercial success of his political thriller ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'', had signed on to portray the lead role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-03/jiiva-mysskin-20-06-11.html |title=Jiiva And Mysskin To Team Up! - Jiiva - Mysskin - Mugamoodi - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=20 June 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=10 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210105619/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-03/jiiva-mysskin-20-06-11.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Jiiva who plays Anand in the film would called as Bruce Lee in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiva-to-be-called-as-bruce-lee-in-mugamoodi-494045.html|title=Jiva to be called as Bruce Lee in 'Mugamoodi'|date=2 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Later that month, it was announced that [[Narain (actor)|Narain]], who had worked with Mysskin in both ''[[Chithiram Pesuthadi]]'' and ''[[Anjathe]]'', would portray the role of the lead antagonist in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/narain-jiiva-28-06-11.html |title=Narain Is The Villain For Jiiva - Narain - Jiiva - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=28 June 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=2 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110902003800/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-11-04/narain-jiiva-28-06-11.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was his highest paid film till then.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68117.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701090611/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/68117.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2011 |title=Narain plays Jiiva's rival in Mysskin's next - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> Narain claimed that his villainy in the film would be totally brutal, where his character in the film has no shades and is absolutely negative.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-04/mugamoodi-narain-22-08-12.html |title=Mugamoodi's Villain Is Brutal - Mugamoodi - Narain - Jiiva - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=22 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025114606/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-04/mugamoodi-narain-22-08-12.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In early July 2011, it was reported that [[Amala Paul]] would portray the lead female character in the film,<ref>{{cite web |author=Anupama Subramanian DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/amala-paul-pair-jiiva-048 |title=Amala Paul to pair up with Jiiva? |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=6 July 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=12 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812070804/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/amala-paul-pair-jiiva-048 |url-status=dead }}</ref> but, Dhananjayan of UTV confirmed that Amala was not approached for the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-denies-doing-mughamoodi-news-tamil-lhgkLwahbgj.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709130104/http://www.sify.com/movies/amala-denies-doing-mughamoodi-news-tamil-lhgkLwahbgj.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2011 |title=Amala denies doing Mughamoodi |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> [[Pooja Hegde]], who is the second runner-up of the [[I Am She – Miss Universe India|2011 Miss Universe India]], was eventually finalized as the female lead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.cm/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-01/amala-paul-pooja-hegde-05-08-11.html |title=It's Not Amala Paul, A Newbie Bags It |website=Behindwoods.com |date=5 August 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref> Telugu actor [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] was added to the cast in November 2011, which proved false, and he was replaced by [[Girish Karnad]], while [[Prakash Raj]] was also reported to be playing an important role.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-04/mugamoodi-mysskin-22-11-11.html |title=Two Stars in Mugamoodi - Mugamoodi - Mysskin - Jiiva - Nageswara Rao - Prakash Raj - Narain - Tamil Movie News |website=Behindwoods.com |date=22 November 2011 |access-date=9 December 2011 |archive-date=22 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111222181001/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-11-04/mugamoodi-mysskin-22-11-11.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/preview/12764.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108082136/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/preview/12764.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 January 2012 |title=Mugamoodi Tamil Movie Preview cinema review stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes |website=IndiaGlitz |date=4 January 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> The following month, [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] was selected to portray a police officer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-becomes-bigger-news-tamil-lmewsXcafee.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111207011715/http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-becomes-bigger-news-tamil-lmewsXcafee.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 December 2011 |title=Mugamoodi becomes bigger |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref>
-A large group of young aspiring artists were roped in to be part of the fight sequences which are touted be the highlight of the film. The artists were trained for over 6 months at Mansuria Kung Fu YMCA, [[Nandanam]], Chennai. A lot of the kung fu content of the film were handled by R. Shekhar.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-s-mugamoodi-launched-news-tamil-lmmtcOfhhabsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701110916/http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-s-mugamoodi-launched-news-tamil-lmmtcOfhhabsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2016 |title=Mysskin Mugamoodi Launched | date=14 December 2011 |access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref>
+A large group of young aspiring artists were roped in to be part of the fight sequences which are touted be the highlight of the film. The artists were trained for over 6 months at Mansuria Kung Fu YMCA, [[Nandanam]], Chennai. A lot of the kung fu content of the film were handled by R. Shekhar.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-s-mugamoodi-launched-news-tamil-lmmtcOfhhabsi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701110916/http://www.sify.com/movies/mysskin-s-mugamoodi-launched-news-tamil-lmmtcOfhhabsi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 July 2016 |title=Mysskin Mugamoodi Launched |website=[[Sify]] | date=14 December 2011 |access-date=23 May 2016}}</ref>
 === Effects and design ===
-High-end [[gadgets]] to be used in the film were reportedly designed by the [[Indian Institutes of Technology|IIT]], while teams from the [[National Institute of Fashion Technology|NIFT]] were roped in to create the costumes and looks of the characters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/utv-to-produce-superhero-project-in-tamil-380752.html|title=UTV to produce superhero project in Tamil|date=1 July 2011|website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiantelevision.com/movies/hindi/utv-launches-tamil-super-hero-film-mugamoodi-110630|title=UTV launches Tamil super hero film Mugamoodi|date=30 June 2011|website=indiantelevision.com}}</ref> Furthermore, a [[Los Angeles]]-based firm would handle [[special effects]] of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/previews/mugamoodi/articleshow/14236927.cms|title=Mugamoodi|date=18 June 2012|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> The team travelled four countries to finalize the Jiiva's suits and finalized in [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-mystery-of-jiivas-superhero-costume-493422.html|title=Mugamoodi: Mystery of Jiiva's superhero costume|date=1 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> The costumes were designed by Gabriella Wilkins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85318.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830045710/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85318.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 August 2012 |title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi made at Hong Kong - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=28 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref> Wilkins and her 10 assistants took six months to design the costume, including suit, mask, cap and the belt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiiva-flown-to-hong-kong-for-his-superhero-suit-503087.html|title=Jiiva flown to Hong Kong for his superhero suit|date=30 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> A dozen suits and more than 30 different masks were created for the character, out of which Mysskin chose the best.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-04/mugamoodi-mysskin-27-08-12.html|title=Mugamoodi's 'enter The Dragon' Connect And Hong Kong Designer - Mugamoodi - Mysskin - Dhananjayan Govind - Jiiva - Pooja Hedge - Narain - Nassar - Anupama Kumar - Enter The Dragon - Bruce Lee - Tony Leung - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> Costume designer [[Amritha Ram]] also worked on Jiiva's costume which weights more than 10 kg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74325.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122164055/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74325.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 November 2011 |title=Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi': Latest tidbits - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74161.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118134152/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74161.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 November 2011 |title=UTV's 'Mugamoodi' - Latest tidbits in here! - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref>
+High-end [[gadgets]] to be used in the film were reportedly designed by the [[Indian Institutes of Technology|IIT]], while teams from the [[National Institute of Fashion Technology|NIFT]] were roped in to create the costumes and looks of the characters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/utv-to-produce-superhero-project-in-tamil-380752.html|title=UTV to produce superhero project in Tamil|date=1 July 2011|website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiantelevision.com/movies/hindi/utv-launches-tamil-super-hero-film-mugamoodi-110630|title=UTV launches Tamil super hero film Mugamoodi|date=30 June 2011|website=indiantelevision.com}}</ref> Furthermore, a [[Los Angeles]]-based firm would handle [[special effects]] of the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/previews/mugamoodi/articleshow/14236927.cms|title=Mugamoodi|newspaper=The Times of India |date=18 June 2012}}</ref> The team travelled four countries to finalize the Jiiva's suits and finalized in [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-mystery-of-jiivas-superhero-costume-493422.html|title=Mugamoodi: Mystery of Jiiva's superhero costume|date=1 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> The costumes were designed by Gabriella Wilkins.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85318.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830045710/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85318.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 August 2012 |title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi made at Hong Kong - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=28 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref> Wilkins and her 10 assistants took six months to design the costume, including suit, mask, cap and the belt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiiva-flown-to-hong-kong-for-his-superhero-suit-503087.html|title=Jiiva flown to Hong Kong for his superhero suit|date=30 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> A dozen suits and more than 30 different masks were created for the character, out of which Mysskin chose the best.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-04/mugamoodi-mysskin-27-08-12.html|title=Mugamoodi's 'enter The Dragon' Connect And Hong Kong Designer - Mugamoodi - Mysskin - Dhananjayan Govind - Jiiva - Pooja Hedge - Narain - Nassar - Anupama Kumar - Enter The Dragon - Bruce Lee - Tony Leung - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> Costume designer [[Amritha Ram]] also worked on Jiiva's costume which weights more than 10&nbsp;kg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74325.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111122164055/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74325.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 November 2011 |title=Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi': Latest tidbits - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74161.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111118134152/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/74161.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 November 2011 |title=UTV's 'Mugamoodi' - Latest tidbits in here! - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=9 December 2011}}</ref>
 === Filming ===
-The shooting of the film started officially on 12 December 2011,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/404/mugamoodi-begins-today|title=Mugamoodi begins today|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> with the opening scene of kung fu as that was spoken about.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5670874 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709100426/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5670874 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' from today |publisher=Entertainment.in.msn.com |date=12 December 2011 |access-date=18 August 2012 }}</ref> The film is expected to be released during Summer 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-11/news-interviews/30504117_1_jiiva-mugamoodi-rumours | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524013113/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-11/news-interviews/30504117_1_jiiva-mugamoodi-rumours | url-status=dead | archive-date=24 May 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi starts from tomorrow | date=11 December 2011}}</ref> The film was being canned in the nights in and around [[Triplicane]] in Chennai where the fight scene of Jiiva and Narain was shot in terrace.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80094.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329100101/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80094.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2012 |title=Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' takes fast shape in Chennai - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=28 March 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> Mysskin is planning a 20-day schedule to shoot the climax at [[Karaikal]]. The shoot concluded at Karaikal where daredevil stunts were performed by the lead actor at an altitude of 180 feet high where in the Karaikal port's conveyor belt passes over. Many scenes were also filmed at [[AVM Productions|AVM studio]] where huge hospital set was erected and also at [[Victorian College for the Deaf|Victoria hall, Deaf and Dumb school]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80119.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330122528/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80119.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 March 2012 |title=Where is 'Mugamoodi' climax? - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=29 March 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> Tony Leung Siu Hung, a stunt coordinator from [[Hong Kong]], has joined the climax shoot of the film that is being canned in a massive scale at Karaikal in May 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82409.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525042704/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82409.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=25 May 2012 | work=IndiaGlitz  | title=Jiiva works with Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan's stunt man! | date=23 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85288.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828172851/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85288.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 August 2012 |title=Bruce Lee's master trains Jiiva - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiiva-shoots-for-climax-of-mugamoodi-474048.html|title=Jiiva shoots for climax of 'Mugamoodi'|date=14 May 2012|website=News18}}</ref> The team moved to [[Europe]] to shoot two song at [[Alps]] in late July 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/team-mugamoodi-moves-europe-for-shooting-songs-490642.html|title=Team 'Mugamoodi' moves Europe for shooting songs|date=25 July 2012|website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mugamoodi-goes-to-the-alps/articleshow/15309679.cms|title=Mugamoodi goes to the Alps|date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> Later, the team moved to [[Switzerland]] to shoot a song and filming wrapped in early August 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jivas-mugamoodi-as-mask-in-telugu/articleshow/15349821.cms|title=Jiva's Mugamoodi as Mask in Telugu|date=14 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>
+The shooting of the film started officially on 12 December 2011,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/404/mugamoodi-begins-today|title=Mugamoodi begins today|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> with the opening scene of kung fu as that was spoken about.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5670874 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709100426/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5670874 |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 July 2012 |title=Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' from today |publisher=Entertainment.in.msn.com |date=12 December 2011 |access-date=18 August 2012 }}</ref> The film is expected to be released during Summer 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Jiivas-Mugamoodi-starts-from-tomorrow/articleshow/11068619.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524013113/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-12-11/news-interviews/30504117_1_jiiva-mugamoodi-rumours | url-status=live | archive-date=24 May 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi starts from tomorrow | date=11 December 2011}}</ref> The film was being canned in the nights in and around [[Triplicane]] in Chennai where the fight scene of Jiiva and Narain was shot in terrace.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80094.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329100101/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80094.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2012 |title=Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi' takes fast shape in Chennai - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=28 March 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> Mysskin is planning a 20-day schedule to shoot the climax at [[Karaikal]]. The shoot concluded at Karaikal where daredevil stunts were performed by the lead actor at an altitude of 180 feet high where in the Karaikal port's conveyor belt passes over. Many scenes were also filmed at [[AVM Productions|AVM studio]] where huge hospital set was erected and also at [[Victorian College for the Deaf|Victoria hall, Deaf and Dumb school]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80119.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330122528/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80119.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 March 2012 |title=Where is 'Mugamoodi' climax? - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=29 March 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> Tony Leung Siu Hung, a stunt coordinator from [[Hong Kong]], has joined the climax shoot of the film that is being canned in a massive scale at Karaikal in May 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82409.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525042704/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/82409.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=25 May 2012 | work=IndiaGlitz  | title=Jiiva works with Bruce Lee & Jackie Chan's stunt man! | date=23 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85288.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828172851/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/85288.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 August 2012 |title=Bruce Lee's master trains Jiiva - Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |date=27 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/jiiva-shoots-for-climax-of-mugamoodi-474048.html|title=Jiiva shoots for climax of 'Mugamoodi'|date=14 May 2012|website=News18}}</ref> The team moved to [[Europe]] to shoot two song at [[Alps]] in late July 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/team-mugamoodi-moves-europe-for-shooting-songs-490642.html|title=Team 'Mugamoodi' moves Europe for shooting songs|date=25 July 2012|website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mugamoodi-goes-to-the-alps/articleshow/15309679.cms|title=Mugamoodi goes to the Alps|newspaper=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017}}</ref> Later, the team moved to [[Switzerland]] to shoot a song and filming wrapped in early August 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/jivas-mugamoodi-as-mask-in-telugu/articleshow/15349821.cms|title=Jiva's Mugamoodi as Mask in Telugu|newspaper=The Times of India |date=14 January 2017}}</ref>
 === Post-production ===
-[[Post-production]] for the film begin once the film completed its shooting and went for several months as the film involved extensive [[computer graphics]] and [[visual effects]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1181/jiiva-leaves-to-switzerland|title=Jiiva leaves to Switzerland|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mugamoodi-gets-an-international-touch/articleshow/13010271.cms|title=Mugamoodi gets an international touch!|date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/mugamoodi-tamil-cinemas-biggest-superhero-film-851476-2-2-2-2-3.html</ref> A [[Los Angeles]]-based firm handled [[special effects]] of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/first-look-mugamoodi-the-first-ever-tamil-superhero-film-846899.html|title=First Look: 'Mugamoodi', the first ever Tamil superhero film|website=News18}}</ref>
+[[Post-production]] for the film begin once the film completed its shooting and went for several months as the film involved extensive [[computer graphics]] and [[visual effects]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1181/jiiva-leaves-to-switzerland|title=Jiiva leaves to Switzerland|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mugamoodi-gets-an-international-touch/articleshow/13010271.cms|title=Mugamoodi gets an international touch!|newspaper=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017}}</ref><ref>https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/mugamoodi-tamil-cinemas-biggest-superhero-film-851476-2-2-2-2-3.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> A [[Los Angeles]]-based firm handled [[special effects]] of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/first-look-mugamoodi-the-first-ever-tamil-superhero-film-846899.html|title=First Look: 'Mugamoodi', the first ever Tamil superhero film|website=News18}}</ref>
-The final copy of the film was ready by mid August 2012,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-censor-certificate-awaited-498075.html|title=Mugamoodi: Censor certificate awaited|date=13 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> and was submitted to the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC) that month. On  21 August 2012, the film received a [[U certificate (India)|U certificate]] from the [[Censor Board]], with a finalized runtime of 162 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1270/mugamoodi-censors-done-gets-u-certificate|title=Mugamoodi censors done; gets U certificate|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jeeva-mugamoodi-clean-chit-censor-113974-2012-08-21|title=Jeeva's Mugamoodi gets clean chit from Censor|website=India Today}}</ref>
+The final copy of the film was ready by mid August 2012,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-censor-certificate-awaited-498075.html|title=Mugamoodi: Censor certificate awaited|date=13 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> and was submitted to the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] (CBFC) that month. On  21 August 2012, the film received a [[U certificate (India)|U certificate]] from the [[Censor Board]], with a finalized runtime of 162 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1270/mugamoodi-censors-done-gets-u-certificate|title=Mugamoodi censors done; gets U certificate|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/jeeva-mugamoodi-clean-chit-censor-113974-2012-08-21|title=Jeeva's Mugamoodi gets clean chit from Censor|website=India Today|date=22 August 2012 }}</ref>
 ==Music==
 {{Main article|Mugamoodi (soundtrack)}}
-''Mugamoodi'''s score and soundtrack were composed by [[K (Indian musician)|K]], who had worked on Mysskin's previous venture ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' as well. The soundtrack features eleven tracks, including a number of instrumentals. The soundtrack album was released on 20 July 2012 at [[Sathyam Cinemas]]; it was presented by [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and received by Kannada lead actor [[Puneeth Rajkumar]].<ref>{{cite news|author=S. R. Ashok Kumar |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3696620.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Mugamoodi audio launch |work=The Hindu|date=28 July 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
+''Mugamoodi'''s score and soundtrack were composed by [[K (Indian musician)|K]], who had worked on Mysskin's previous venture ''[[Yuddham Sei]]'' as well. The soundtrack features eleven tracks, including a number of instrumentals. The soundtrack album was released on 1 August 2012 at [[Sathyam Cinemas]]; it was presented by [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and received by Kannada lead actor [[Puneeth Rajkumar]].<ref>{{cite news |author=S. R. Ashok Kumar |date=11 August 2012 |title=Mugamoodi audio launch |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3696620.ece |access-date=9 November 2012 |work=The Hindu |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
 == Marketing ==
-In June 2012, it was reported that the film's marketing would begin soon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1061/mugamoodi-first-look-and-trailer-launch|title=Mugamoodi First Look and Trailer Launch|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> The first look and [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] launch of ''Mugamoodi'' took place in a grand scale on 29 June 2012 at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-and-suriya-launches-mugamoodi-trailer/articleshow/14495002.cms|title=Gautham Menon and Suriya launches Mugamoodi trailer|date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> The trailer was launched by [[Suriya]] and received by director [[N. Lingusamy]] while the first look was released by Suriya and [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-first-look-trailer-launched-news-tamil-mg3nlUgdcid.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630104859/http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-first-look-trailer-launched-news-tamil-mg3nlUgdcid.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 June 2012 |title=Mugamoodi-First Look & trailer launched |website=Sify.com |date=29 June 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> Including the film's cast and crew, [[K. V. Anand]], [[A. L. Vijay]], [[Yaar Kannan]], [[S. P. Jananathan]], [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]], [[Elred Kumar]], [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]], [[R. B. Choudary]], [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]], [[T. Siva]] were also present at the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/actor-suriya-unveils-jiivas-mugamoodi-485092.html|title=Actor Suriya unveils Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi'|date=30 June 2012|website=News18}}</ref>
+In June 2012, it was reported that the film's marketing would begin soon.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/1061/mugamoodi-first-look-and-trailer-launch|title=Mugamoodi First Look and Trailer Launch|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> The first look and [[Trailer (promotion)|trailer]] launch of ''Mugamoodi'' took place in a grand scale on 29 June 2012 at Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-menon-and-suriya-launches-mugamoodi-trailer/articleshow/14495002.cms|title=Gautham Menon and Suriya launches Mugamoodi trailer|newspaper=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017}}</ref> The trailer was launched by [[Suriya]] and received by director [[N. Lingusamy]] while the first look was released by Suriya and [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-first-look-trailer-launched-news-tamil-mg3nlUgdcid.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630104859/http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-first-look-trailer-launched-news-tamil-mg3nlUgdcid.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 June 2012 |title=Mugamoodi-First Look & trailer launched |website=[[Sify]] |date=29 June 2012 |access-date=18 August 2012}}</ref> Including the film's cast and crew, [[K. V. Anand]], [[A. L. Vijay]], [[Yaar Kannan]], [[S. P. Jananathan]], [[Lakshmy Ramakrishnan]], [[Elred Kumar]], [[Kalaipuli S. Thanu]], [[R. B. Choudary]], [[K. E. Gnanavel Raja]], [[T. Siva]] were also present at the event.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/actor-suriya-unveils-jiivas-mugamoodi-485092.html|title=Actor Suriya unveils Jiiva's 'Mugamoodi'|date=30 June 2012|website=News18}}</ref>
 == Release ==
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 === Distribution ===
-In July 2012, it was reported that the film would be released simultaneously in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]] languages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/mugamoodi-in-multiple-languages-hindi-news-83423|title='Mugamoodi' in multiple languages - Bollywood News|date=3 July 2012|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Later, Jiiva's father [[R. B. Choudary]] acquired the Telugu dubbing rights of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rb-chowdhary-snaps-mugamoodis-telugu-rights-hm.html|title=RB Chowdhary snaps Mugamoodi’s Telugu rights &#124; Latest Telugu cinema news &#124; Movie reviews &#124; OTT Updates, OTT|date=18 July 2012}}</ref> The Telugu version titled ''Mask'' was released by [[Super Good Films|Mega Super Good Films]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/jiiva-mask.html|title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi to be dubbed in Telugu as Mask - Telugu cinema news|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/mugamoodi-trailer-111009-2012-07-24|title=Mugamoodi official trailer|website=India Today}}</ref> The Hindu version titled ''Mahabali Ek Super Hero'' was distributed by [[UTV Motion Pictures]].
+In July 2012, it was reported that the film would be released simultaneously in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Hindi]] languages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/mugamoodi-in-multiple-languages-hindi-news-83423|title='Mugamoodi' in multiple languages - Bollywood News|date=3 July 2012|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Later, Jiiva's father [[R. B. Choudary]] acquired the Telugu dubbing rights of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rb-chowdhary-snaps-mugamoodis-telugu-rights-hm.html|title=RB Chowdhary snaps Mugamoodi's Telugu rights &#124; Latest Telugu cinema news &#124; Movie reviews &#124; OTT Updates, OTT|date=18 July 2012}}</ref> The Telugu version titled ''Mask'' was released by [[Super Good Films|Mega Super Good Films]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/jiiva-mask.html|title=Jiiva's Mugamoodi to be dubbed in Telugu as Mask - Telugu cinema news|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/mugamoodi-trailer-111009-2012-07-24|title=Mugamoodi official trailer|website=India Today|date=25 July 2012 }}</ref> The Hindu version titled ''Mahabali Ek Super Hero'' was distributed by [[UTV Motion Pictures]].
 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/pooja-hegde-charts-her-journey-from-calligraphy-enthusiast-and-model-to-actress/articleshow/66323256.cms|title=TAKE ONE: Pooja Hegde charts her journey from calligraphy enthusiast and model to actress|website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-telugu-hindi-release-on-august-31-489778.html|title=Mugamoodi: Telugu-Hindi release on August 31|date=23 July 2012|website=News18}}</ref>
 === Home media ===
-The satellite rights of the film was acquired by [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/10/2012-tamil-movie-lists-and-its.html|title=2012 Tamil Movies List and it's Satellite rights|first=Jaya TV Media News Raj TV Sun TV Vijay|last=TV|date=18 October 2012|website=KollyInsider - Tamil Cinema, Kollywood Movie News}}</ref> The digital rights of the film were sold to [[Prime Video]], [[Disney+ Hotstar]] and [[Sun NXT]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gqindia.com/binge-watch/collection/7-highly-engaging-indian-superhero-movies-watch-disney-hotstar-zee5-netflix-waiting-teja-sajjas-hanuman/|title=7 highly engaging Indian superhero movies to watch on Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, Netflix, and more while waiting for Teja Sajja’s ‘HanuMan’|date=20 December 2023|website=GQ India}}</ref>
+The satellite rights of the film was acquired by [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/10/2012-tamil-movie-lists-and-its.html|title=2012 Tamil Movies List and it's Satellite rights|first=Jaya TV Media News Raj TV Sun TV Vijay|last=TV|date=18 October 2012|website=KollyInsider - Tamil Cinema, Kollywood Movie News}}</ref> The digital rights of the film were sold to [[Prime Video]], [[Disney+ Hotstar]] and [[Sun NXT]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gqindia.com/binge-watch/collection/7-highly-engaging-indian-superhero-movies-watch-disney-hotstar-zee5-netflix-waiting-teja-sajjas-hanuman/|title=7 highly engaging Indian superhero movies to watch on Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5, Netflix, and more while waiting for Teja Sajja's 'HanuMan'|date=20 December 2023|website=GQ India}}</ref>
 == Reception ==
 === Critical response ===
-Upon release, ''Mugamoodi'' earned praise for the VFX, action sequences, direction, music and the lead casts performances, but criticism for the script.<ref>https://www.andhrawishesh.com/telugu-film-movies/374-movie-news/32299-mugamoodi-mask-rocks.html</ref>
+''Mugamoodi'' received mixed reviews from critics with praise for its VFX, action sequences, direction, music and cast performances, but criticism for its script.<ref>https://www.andhrawishesh.com/telugu-film-movies/374-movie-news/32299-mugamoodi-mask-rocks.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
-Prakash Upadhyaya of ''[[Oneindia]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and recommended the film and wrote "Mysskin's approach to ''Mugamoodi'' is realistic, like before, and he has not tried to add unnecessary commercial elements."<ref>{{cite web |last=Upadhyaya |first=Prakash |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2012/mugamoodi-movie-review-098953.html |title=Mugamoodi Movie Review &#124; Reviews - Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=4 September 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=25 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121125091446/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2012/mugamoodi-movie-review-098953.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film with 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "Jiiva easily slips into the skin of the character (and also his superhero costume), and his hard work on the kung fu sequences shows on screen."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mugamoodi/movie-review/16205769.cms|title=Mugamoodi Movie Review|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' gave 3/5 starts and told that it had a "pacy first half, [a] slow second half but [was] compensated by the overall performance and effort of the cast & crew."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/aug-12-05/mugamoodi-review.html |title=Mugamoodi Review - Mugamoodi Movie Review |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=15 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115121832/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/aug-12-05/mugamoodi-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> R S Prakash of ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' rated the film with 2.5 stars out of 5 and wrote "In comparison, the film’s first half is better than the second. The opening scenes are deadly till the director opts for a different route to tell the tale."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/mugamoodi-the-mask-comes-off/articleshow/21319689.cms|title=Mugamoodi: The mask comes off|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan of ''[[Rediff]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "This superhero might have the best of intentions, but Mysskin's screenplay fails him spectacularly."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm |title=Review: Mugamoodi fails to impress - Rediff.com Movies |work=Rediff.com |date=31 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=28 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028232332/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
+Prakash Upadhyaya of ''[[Oneindia]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and recommended the film and wrote "Mysskin's approach to ''Mugamoodi'' is realistic, like before, and he has not tried to add unnecessary commercial elements. Mugamoodi would have a better appeal if the length of the movie would be reduced."<ref>{{cite web |last=Upadhyaya |first=Prakash |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2012/mugamoodi-movie-review-098953.html |title=Mugamoodi Movie Review &#124; Reviews - Oneindia Entertainment |publisher=Entertainment.oneindia.in |date=4 September 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=25 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121125091446/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/2012/mugamoodi-movie-review-098953.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "The fact remains that Mugamoodi is not as taut as the director’s earlier works."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mugamoodi/movie-review/16205769.cms|title=Mugamoodi Movie Review|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref>
+''Behindwoods'' gave 3/5 starts and told that it had a "pacy first half, [a] slow second half but [was] compensated by the overall performance and effort of the cast & crew."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/aug-12-05/mugamoodi-review.html |title=Mugamoodi Review - Mugamoodi Movie Review |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=15 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115121832/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/aug-12-05/mugamoodi-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> R. S. Prakash of ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "In comparison, the film’s first half is better than the second. The opening scenes are deadly till the director opts for a different route to tell the tale."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/mugamoodi-the-mask-comes-off/articleshow/21319689.cms|title=Mugamoodi: The mask comes off|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref>
-Reviewing the film ''[[News18]]'' wrote, "The whole story is woven around a youth (Jiiva), who loves kung fu legend, Bruce Lee and call himself as Lee."
-<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/tamil-review-mugamoodi-has-a-different-flavour-503691.html|title=Tamil Review: 'Mugamoodi' has a different flavour|date=1 September 2012|website=News18}}</ref> ''[[IBNLive]]'' cited that the film had a "different flavour" and wrote "For those who love the West and East's action films, ''Mugamoodi'' combines both to give some pleasure."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-review-mugamoodi-has-a-different-flavour/287433-71-178.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904040918/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-review-mugamoodi-has-a-different-flavour/287433-71-178.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 September 2012 |title=Tamil Review: 'Mugamoodi' has a different flavour- Tamil Reviews- IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=1 September 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted that it "travels on a terrain that’s new to Tamil cinema" and wrote "Mysskin's effort to make Mugamoodi appear as authentic as possible deserves to be commended."<ref>{{cite news |author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3848361.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Mugamoodi: Unmasked! |work=The Hindu |date=1 September 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |location=Chennai, India |archive-date=9 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109115320/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3848361.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' termed it as average and wrote "Mugamoodi is a one-time watch for Mysskin and Jiiva’s attempt to do something different. It has very good music and background score by K, but lacks a proper script and a racy presentation."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-review-tamil-15006663.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228161518/http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-review-tamil-15006663.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Mugamoodi |website=Sify.com |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref>
+Pavithra Srinivasan of ''[[Rediff]]'' gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Mugamoodi has all the makings of a successful film but ends up disappointing."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm |title=Review: Mugamoodi fails to impress - Rediff.com Movies |work=Rediff.com |date=31 August 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |archive-date=28 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028232332/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[IBNLive]]'' cited that the film had a "different flavour" and wrote "For those who love the West and East's action films, ''Mugamoodi'' combines both to give some pleasure."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-review-mugamoodi-has-a-different-flavour/287433-71-178.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120904040918/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tamil-review-mugamoodi-has-a-different-flavour/287433-71-178.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 September 2012 |title=Tamil Review: 'Mugamoodi' has a different flavour- Tamil Reviews- IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=1 September 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref>
+Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted that it "travels on a terrain that’s new to Tamil cinema" and wrote "Mysskin's effort to make Mugamoodi appear as authentic as possible deserves to be commended."<ref>{{cite news |author=Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3848361.ece |title=Arts / Cinema : Mugamoodi: Unmasked! |work=The Hindu |date=1 September 2012 |access-date=9 November 2012 |location=Chennai, India |archive-date=9 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109115320/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3848361.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' termed it as average and wrote "Mugamoodi is a one-time watch for Mysskin and Jiiva’s attempt to do something different. It has very good music and background score by K, but lacks a proper script and a racy presentation."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-review-tamil-15006663.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228161518/http://www.sify.com/movies/mugamoodi-review-tamil-15006663.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Mugamoodi |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 November 2012}}</ref>
 === Box office ===
-''Mugamoodi'' had higher occupancy on its opening day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2012/mugamoodi-box-office-day-one-098976.html|title=Mugamoodi rocks at Box office on day one|date=1 September 2012|website=[[Filmibeat]]}}</ref> The film grossed {{INR}}10 crores in 3 days of its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/despite-mixed-reviews-mugamoodi-weekend-collection-about-rs-10-crore-627838|title=Despite mixed reviews, Mugamoodi weekend collection about Rs.10 crore|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> The Tamil and Telugu versions alone got {{INR}}9 crores in India, with {{INR}}2 crores from [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The film was also well received at [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2012/mugamoodi-roars-box-office-weekend-099062.html|title=Mugamoodi roars at Box Office in first weekend|date=4 September 2012|website=Filmibeat}}</ref> The film was box office success at the end of its theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanthaswamy-to-veeran-five-superhero-films-in-tamil/photostory/100744722.cms|title='Kanthaswamy' to 'Veeran': Five superhero films in Tamil|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/mugamoodi-gets-huge-opening-box-office-081437431.html|title=Mugamoodi gets huge opening at the box office!|date=4 September 2012|website=Yahoo News}}</ref>
+''Mugamoodi'' had higher occupancy on its opening day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2012/mugamoodi-box-office-day-one-098976.html|title=Mugamoodi rocks at Box office on day one|date=1 September 2012|website=[[Filmibeat]]}}</ref> The film grossed {{INR}}10 crores in 3 days of its release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/despite-mixed-reviews-mugamoodi-weekend-collection-about-rs-10-crore-627838|title=Despite mixed reviews, Mugamoodi weekend collection about Rs.10 crore|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> The Tamil and Telugu versions alone got {{INR}}9 crores in India, with {{INR}}2 crores from [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The film was also well received at [[Malaysia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2012/mugamoodi-roars-box-office-weekend-099062.html|title=Mugamoodi roars at Box Office in first weekend|date=4 September 2012|website=Filmibeat}}</ref> The film was box office success at the end of its theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kanthaswamy-to-veeran-five-superhero-films-in-tamil/photostory/100744722.cms|title='Kanthaswamy' to 'Veeran': Five superhero films in Tamil|newspaper=The Times of India |date=5 June 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/mugamoodi-gets-huge-opening-box-office-081437431.html|title=Mugamoodi gets huge opening at the box office!|date=4 September 2012|website=Yahoo News}}</ref>
 == Accolades ==
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 | 10 February 2013
 |Best Playback Singer - Male
-| [[Aalap Raju]] (for "Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da")<ref>{{cite episode | title=6th Edison Awards | series=Edison Awards | date=10 February 2013 | network=[[Astro (television)|Astro]] | location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref>
+| [[Aalap Raju]] (for "[[Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da]]")<ref>{{cite episode | title=6th Edison Awards | series=Edison Awards | date=10 February 2013 | network=[[Astro (television)|Astro]] | location=[[Chennai]]}}</ref>
 | {{won}}
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 |[[Vijay Award for Favourite Song|Favourite Song]]
-|"Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da"
+|"[[Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da]]"
 |{{nom}}
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 | 16 June 2013
 | Best Dubbing Song
-| "Gadiyaram"
+| "[[Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da|Gadiyaram]]"
 | {{won}}
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 | 19 August 2013
 |Best Singer (Male)
-| [[Aalap Raju]] (for "Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da")<ref>{{cite news |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Melody-awards/2013/08/19/article1740670.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822095635/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Melody-awards/2013/08/19/article1740670.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 August 2013 |title=Melody awards |work=The New Indian Express |date=19 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/the-winners-of-the-big-melody-awards-harris-jayaraj-haricharan-19-08-13.html |title=The winners of the BIG Melody Awards! |website=Behindwoods.com |date=19 August 2013}}</ref>
+| [[Aalap Raju]] (for "[[Vaayamoodi Summa Iru Da]]")<ref>{{cite news |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Melody-awards/2013/08/19/article1740670.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822095635/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Melody-awards/2013/08/19/article1740670.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 August 2013 |title=Melody awards |work=The New Indian Express |date=19 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/the-winners-of-the-big-melody-awards-harris-jayaraj-haricharan-19-08-13.html |title=The winners of the BIG Melody Awards! |website=Behindwoods.com |date=19 August 2013}}</ref>
 | {{nom}}
 |}
 == Potential sequel ==
-Reports of a planned sequel of ''Mugamoodi'' began surfacing prior to the film's release, stating Mysskin planned to release sequels every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-a-never-ending-game-484562.html|title='Mugamoodi': A never ending game|date=27 June 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Later, the reports suggested that Mysskin had the script of ''Mugamoodi 2'', with same casts part of it.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mugamoodi-2-lined-up/articleshow/15072246.cms|title=Mugamoodi 2 lined up|date=15 January 2017|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> Later, it was reported that the film would shot bigger in scale, in [[3D film|3D]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-sequel-could-be-in-3d-503033.html|title=Mugamoodi: Sequel could be in 3D|date=30 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Jiiva in an interview said that he will only do sequel if the makers find lighter and friendlier costume.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-jiiva/20120830.htm|title=Jiiva: Mugamoodi is my first real action film|website=Rediff}}</ref>
+Reports of a planned sequel of ''Mugamoodi'' began surfacing prior to the film's release, stating Mysskin planned to release sequels every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-a-never-ending-game-484562.html|title='Mugamoodi': A never ending game|date=27 June 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Later, the reports suggested that Mysskin had the script of ''Mugamoodi 2'', with same casts part of it.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mugamoodi-2-lined-up/articleshow/15072246.cms|title=Mugamoodi 2 lined up|newspaper=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017}}</ref> Later, it was reported that the film would shot bigger in scale, in [[3D film|3D]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/mugamoodi-sequel-could-be-in-3d-503033.html|title=Mugamoodi: Sequel could be in 3D|date=30 August 2012|website=News18}}</ref> Jiiva in an interview said that he will only do sequel if the makers find lighter and friendlier costume.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-jiiva/20120830.htm|title=Jiiva: Mugamoodi is my first real action film|website=Rediff}}</ref>
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-[[Category:2010s martial arts films]]
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