Mathagam
Mathagam is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language gangster drama television series created and directed by Prasath Murugesan for Disney+ Hotstar. That delves deep into the nexus between cops and gangsters in Chennai, with the entire story taking place in 30 hours.[1]
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Genre | Gangster drama |
Directed by | Prasath Murugesan |
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Music by | Darbuka Siva |
Country of origin | India |
Original language | Tamil |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 9 |
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Running time | 25-30 minutes |
Production company | Screen Scene Media Entertainment |
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Original network | Disney+ Hotstar |
Original release | 18 August 2023 |
The principal characters of the series include Atharvaa and K. Manikandan.[2][3] The eight episodic series is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on 18 August 2023.[4]
Cast
- Atharvaa as DCP Ashwath Rathnakumar[5]
- K. Manikandan as Padalam Sekar
- Gautham Vasudev Menon as Thirumaaran IAS, Sayanthika’s husband
- Nikhila Vimal as Vaideghi,[6] Ashwath's wife
- Dhivyadharshini as Safi
- Dilnaz Irani as Sayanthika Biswas, Police Commissioner
- Ilavarasu as Veeravaal Nallangkiri, Minister
- Vadivukkarasi as Kasthuri
- Aruvi Thirunavukkarasu as Kabilan
- Munnar Ramesh as Sangku Ganesan
- “Blacksheep” Nandhini Mahesh as Neeralya
- Sharath Ravi as Guna
- Rishikanth as Nathan
- Murali Abbas as the Councillor
- John Sundhar as Jail Kuyil
- Scissor Manohar as Maava Seth / “Otteri” Jeyamohan
Episodes
Part[lower-alpha 1] | Season [lower-alpha 1] | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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1 | 1 | 5[lower-alpha 2] | 18 August 2023 | ||
2 | 4[lower-alpha 2] | 12 October 2023 |
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | 1 | "Scent of Crime" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 18 August 2023 |
1 | 2 | "Ulterior Motive" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 18 August 2023 |
1 | 3 | "Combat Stance" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 18 August 2023 |
1 | 4 | "Band Trip" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 18 August 2023 |
1 | 5 | "Battle Begins" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 18 August 2023 |
1 | 6 | "The Purge" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 12 October 2023 |
1 | 7 | "Red Rag" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 12 October 2023 |
1 | 8 | "Battering Ram" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 19 October 2023 |
1 | 9 | "First Light" | Prasath Murugesan | Prasath Murugesan, Kalyanthuth Pandi, N.Banuchander | 19 October 2023 |
Development
Production
The series is produced by Screen Scene Media Entertainment. Prasath Murugesan, of Kidaari (2016) fame, has directed the series that deals with the nexus between cops and gangsters in Chennai, marking his OTT debut. The music for the series was composed by Darbuka Siva. The cinematography was handled by A. M. Edwin Sakay, editing by Praveen Antony, stunts by Dhilip Subbarayan, and art direction by Suresh Kallery.[7]
Release
The first teaser was released on 3 May 2023 featuring Atharvaa and K. Manikandan with Raadhika Sarathkumar's voiceover says that the night is watching over everyone - the one who only sees the light and the other who only sees the day.[14][15] The teaser showcases the conflict between the good and the evil.[16] It was announced on Wednesday 5 August 2023 that the series will be released on 18 August 2023 in Tamil,[17] Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali and Marathi languages on Disney+ Hotstar.[18]
Notes
- Some publications refer to "part" as "season."
- Initially planned for 8 Episode season but later released in 2 parts with 4 episodes each
References
- "Mathagam OTT release date: When and where to watch Atharvaa, Manikandan's gangster drama online". www.ottplay.com. 5 August 2023.
- "ஒரு இரவில் நடக்கும் சம்பவம்; அதர்வா - மணிகண்டனின் மத்தகம்". www.nakkheeran.in (in Tamil). 22 July 2023.
- "Disney+Hotstar Unveils Intense Teaser for 'Mathagam' Starring Atharvaa and Manikandan". www.indiaglitz.com. 22 July 2023.
- "Mathagam OTT Release Date: Tamil Drama Series to Soon be Available on Disney+ Hotstar". www.mysmartprice.com. 3 May 2023.
- "Atharvaa Murali teams up with Disney Plus Hotstar for his digital debut series! - First look and teaser out". www.indiaglitz.com. 3 May 2023.
- "நிகிலா நடிக்கும் புதிய இணையத்தொடர்". cinema.dinamalar.com (in Tamil). 5 August 2023.
- "Mathagam: Atharvaa's intriguing thriller with Manikandan revolves around a night". www.ottplay.com. 5 May 2023.
- "ஹாட்ஸ்டார் ஸ்பெஷல் வெப் சீரிஸ்.. அதர்வா நடிக்கும் 'மத்தகம்' பர்ஸ்ட்லுக் ரிலீஸ்." www.indiaglitz.com. 3 May 2023.
- "Atharvaa plays the lead in web series titled Marthagam". www.dtnext.in. 9 July 2023.
- "Tamil actor Atharvaa Murali makes his OTT debut with 'Mathagam'; details inside". www.ptcpunjabi.co.in. 4 May 2023.
- "அதர்வா - மணிகண்டன் நடிக்கும் 'மத்தகம்' வெப் சீரிஸ்". www.nakkheeran.in (in Tamil). 5 May 2023.
- "ஒரே இரவில் என்ன வேணாலும் நடக்கலாம்.. ஜெய் பீம் மணிகண்டன்-அதர்வா கூட்டணியில் உருவான மத்தகம்". www.cinemapettai.com (in Tamil). 22 July 2023.
- "Atharvaa Murali all set to make his digital debut with 'Mathagam'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 May 2023.
- "'Mathagam' Trailer: Atharvaa Murali, Mani Kandan, Nikhila Vimal, Dhivyadharshini "DD" Neelakandan, Gautham Menon, Dilnaz Irani, Prasath Murugesan And Darbuka Siva Starrer 'Mathagam' Official Trailer". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 4 May 2023.
- "Mathagam teaser: Atharvaa, Manikandan headline Hotstar's high-octane crime drama that spans the night". www.ottplay.com. 22 July 2023.
- "Mathagam first look teaser out. Atharvaa Murali and Manikadan's thriller to stream soon on Disney+ Hotstar". www.indiatoday.in. 5 May 2023.
- ""மத்தகம்" வெப் சீரிஸ் ஃபர்ஸ்ட் லுக் வெளியீடு". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 4 May 2023.
- "Teaser of upcoming Tamil web series 'Mathagam' out". www.newindianexpress.com. 22 July 2023.