Synopsis/Plot : An action thriller, where a magician and a doctor attempt to expose the corruption at the heart of India's medical industry.
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Critics Review All critic Reviews(12)
3.75
Vijay's charisma mersals the audience
Atlee should be credited for his exceptional confidence in the way he unfolds the story. Atlee brings the blend of very best of Shankar's rich production value and AR Murugadoss social theme from Ramana. (more)
Source: Editor, MovieCrow
2.75
Triple Vijay - Triple impact
Though just two films old, Atlee has created an impression that he is a master when it comes to emotions. So an emotionally overwhelming person decides to make an out and out mass film. Theri was a mix of emotion, drama and action but this time, he goes more full-fledged towards action.(more)
Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com
3.50
This year's most engaging mass masala movie
The fingerprints of the Baahubali writer can be found in many scenes - like in the scene in the flashback portion, where Thalapathy (Vijay), the father of Vetri and Maaran, has to save people trapped in a fire. Thalapathy brings down a giant wheel singlehandedly, and it feels like a nod to Baahubali...(more)
Source: Suganth, Times Of India
2.75
Source: Abhishek Raaja, FullyFilmy
3.00
A crowd-pleaser that knows exactly who its audience is!
Mersal belongs to Vijay and he totally steals the show with his comic timing, mass dialogue delivery, powerful screen presence and racy moves. The magician will be loved by kids while the rebel dad will be embraced by the ardent fans of the actor. (more)
Source: Rajasekar, Sify.com
3.00
Go for a wholesome entertainer loaded with Triple Thapathy Vijay Mass.
Atlee with his winning formula of old wine in a new bottle has proved beyond doubt his caliber as a commercial director and has delivered a sure shot winner for Thenandal Studios 100th production.(more)
Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com
3.00
A rollicking entertainer to satisfy hardcore Vijay fans, and family audiences
Vijay holds the film together and is riveting in each of the three roles, especially as Thalapathy. He is as at east doing comedy as he is in the action sequences. Mersal does have subtle political messaging, in keeping with its superstar's ambitions. (more)
Source: Sreedhar Pillai, Firstpost.com
3.00
This Diwali, Vijay is back to doing what he does best
Much like most of his films, Vijay plays to the gallery. His performance is very rarely benign. Since it's a Vijay film, Mersal requires all the must-haves.(more)
Source: Srivatsan, India Today
User Reviews All User Reviews(25)
2.5
Good film like aporva sagothargal ....good songs ..neethane .alaporan ..mersal arasan .. (more)
5.0
Wounderfull movie THALAPATHY vijay awesome acting this movie another one of the transfromation of THALAPATHY vijay career. Before 2000 love style after 2000 to 2005 action &sentiment &anotherone mass action script pokkiri, thuppakki, kaththi,theri,nw mersal nxt also become big blockbuster i think it... (more)
5.0
A good movie by Vijay.Worth watching it, i watched it 3 times because of the controversy. Found that it was a stupid and worthlesss controversy.The movie was good songs by AR Rahuman was awesome.Story was good. (more)
4.5
wonderful movie must watch mersal magic happen confirms to touch 250 crore one of the best film in vijay's carrer (more)
0.5
thank Devil, I am not part of that audience, MC. movie is not about masochism, hitting 1000s meaty human beings, delivering punch dialogues for his own fanatics. movie is like literary work - 1000years later, we are talking about kamaba ramayanam and tirukkural. similarly, 1000 years from now, the... (more)
5.0
Mersal acting by most respected Vijay. Gud movie Must watch...... (more)
Movie News More news (119)
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Did you know? Vijay's Mass Airport Scene in Mersal is inspired from Ocean of Pearls!
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Mersal Magician Raman Sharma sends Demand Notice to Sri Thenandal Films!
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Two year old Vijay film gets Housefull but not new releases, says Theater Owner!
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Shahrukh Khan, Atlee spotting fuels speculation about Vijay films!
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Mersal Magician Raman Sharma details about his payment fight with Sri Thenandal Films
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Mersal magician Raman Sharma hits out again at Sri Thenandal Films
BO Report World Wide
Country | 2nd Weekend | 3rd Weekend | 4th Weekend | 5thweekend | Life Time Collection | Opening Weekend |
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USA ($) | 194257.00 | 28308.00 | 24441.00 | 7144.00 | 1350326.00 | 1095626.00 |
Canada ($) | 121457.00 | 57319.00 | 31293.00 | 12860.00 | --- | 251761.00 |
UK (€ ) | 175588.00 | 27824.00 | 4428.00 | --- | 560800.00 | 352647.00 |
Australia (A$) | 78334.00 | 20047.00 | 3360.00 | --- | --- | 406622.00 |
Malaysia (MYR) | 455633.00 | 135356.00 | 32821.00 | 7677.00 | --- | 2325004.00 |
Music Tracks
No. | Song Title | Lyric Writer | Performer(s) | Listen here | |
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1 | “Aalaporan Thamizhan” | Vivek | Kailash Kher, Sathya Prakash, Deepak, Pooja AV | Listen | |
2 | “Neethanae” | Vivek | A R Rahman, Shreya Ghoshal | Listen | |
3 | “Mersal Arasan” | Vivek | G.V. Prakash Kumar, Naresh Iyer, Sharanya Srinivas, Vishwaprasadh | Listen | |
4 | “Maacho” | Vivek | Sid Sriram, Shweta Mohan | Listen | |
5 | “Jukebox” | Listen |