Miruthan

In this Tamil zombie thriller, a misguided army officer named Shakti is on a mission to rescue his girlfriend, a doctor named Lakshmi, and her younger sister. They find themselves trapped in a city overrun by a deadly virus that turns people into flesh-eating zombies. Shakti must fight his way through the undead horde to save the innocent and find a way to escape the quarantine zone.

Miruthan was a groundbreaking film for Tamil cinema, being the first to feature a zombie apocalypse theme. While it received mixed reviews for its screenplay and pacing, it was largely praised for its ambition, visual effects, and Jayam Ravi's performance. The film succeeded at the box office, proving the audience's appetite for innovative genres.

• Praised for its unique zombie theme in Tamil cinema.

• Jayam Ravi's performance was a standout.

• Criticized for a predictable plot and pacing issues.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's novelty and action sequences, with some finding the plot a bit formulaic but overall engaging.

Miruthan was the first Indian Tamil-language zombie film ever made, paving the way for future genre explorations in the industry.