Apple TVMuthu (1995)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
The story concerns Muthu, a charismatic, well-respected and loyal servant and charioteer of Raja Malayasimman, a wealthy zamindar. While Muthu and Raja's exploits lead them to fall in love with the same woman, an actress and dancer named Ranganayaki, Raja's materal uncle Ambalathar is keen on assuming control of the family's property.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Hinduism: Positive
Overview
The story concerns Muthu, a charismatic, well-respected and loyal servant and charioteer of Raja Malayasimman, a wealthy zamindar. While Muthu and Raja's exploits lead them to fall in love with the same woman, an actress and dancer named Ranganayaki, Raja's materal uncle Ambalathar is keen on assuming control of the family's property.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's narrative champions the restoration of traditional order and inherited status, emphasizing loyalty and duty within a hierarchical system rather than challenging its fundamental structure.
The movie features traditional casting for its cultural context, with no explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative does not critically portray traditional identities, nor does it center on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Hindu practices and cultural elements, such as temple visits and prayers, as an integral and respected part of the characters' lives. These depictions are consistently shown with reverence and without critique, aligning the narrative with the dignity of the faith's cultural presence.
Muthu does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a conventional romantic drama and social hierarchy, without exploring queer identities or experiences.
The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist's action sequences. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents through skill, strength, or martial arts.
Muthu (1995) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material, a reboot, or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have pre-established canonical or historical genders that could be swapped.
Muthu (1995) is an original Indian film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material, a biopic, or a reboot. Its characters were created for this specific film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.0
Critic Ratings
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