Mugavari

Mugavari

Year: 2000

Runtime: 156 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: V. Z. Durai

RomanceFamilyDrama

Sridhar, an aspiring music director, has spent years battling to break into the competitive music industry. When he finally meets a woman who captures his heart, he finds himself torn between nurturing their budding relationship and chasing the success he has long pursued, often putting love on the backburner in favor of his career ambitions.

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1

Post-graduation dream and eight-year pursuit

Sridhar completes his graduation and holds a burning dream of becoming a music composer. He spends eight years trying to break into films, grinding through auditions and rejections. Throughout this period, his family remains supportive and encouraging, despite the slow progress.

Post-graduation Middle-class home
2

Meeting Viji Chandrasekhar and budding romance

Sridhar meets Viji Chandrasekhar and they quickly build a friendship that slowly blooms into love. Viji is drawn to his passion and persistence. Their relationship grows with mutual understanding and support.

Early in career Neighborhood, town
3

Family introduction to Viji and acceptance

Viji is introduced to Sridhar's family, and they warm to her. The elders' acceptance helps steady his resolve. Slowly, love blossoms between them as they dream of a future together.

Shortly after meeting Sridhar's home
4

CD shop neighbor's encouragement

The CD shop owner next door becomes Sridhar's cheerleader, encouraging his musical ambition. He notices the newcomer's talent and keeps faith that a break will come. This small support keeps Sridhar going.

Around early period CD shop
5

First opportunity to compose for a film

An opportunity comes for him to compose for a film, and he rushes to the recording studio with excitement. The very same day, the producer meets with an accident and treats it as an ill omen, leading to the film being dropped.

Soon after Recording studio
6

Film drop after producer's accident

Although the film is dropped, the family stays hopeful and united in facing the setback. The incident also underscores the pressure from society over Viji's unmarried status. The dream feels temporarily distant, yet their bond remains strong.

Same day as recording drop Film set / home
7

Sudha's good marriage alliance and awkwardness about Viji

Viji's younger sister Sudha gets a good marriage alliance, signaling stability for the family. However, the groom's family finds it odd that Viji remains unmarried, creating pressure on Sridhar and his parents. The situation amplifies the tension around Sridhar's future.

Soon after Viji's home
8

Father proposes marriage to Viji and offers a job

To protect the younger sister's wedding prospects, Viji's father asks Sridhar to marry Viji and shift to a secure path. He even offers him a steady job and urges him to give up his dream of becoming a music composer. Sridhar declines, choosing his ambition over a conventional path.

Following 7 Home
9

Sridhar refuses to give up his dream

Shocked by the pressure, Sridhar refuses to abandon his dream and even suggests that Viji marry someone else if needed so she can find security. He remains steadfast in his ambition, choosing music over a traditional path.

After 8 Home
10

Shiva's heart attack and financial strain

Shiva, the family's breadwinner, suffers a heart attack and is admitted to the hospital. The doctors warn of ongoing heart problems and stress the need for rest, pushing the family to confront mounting financial pressures. Shantha and Preetha resolve to take up jobs to help earn income.

After 9 Hospital
11

Sridhar decides to take a steady job to help family

Seeing the urgent need to ease the burden, Sridhar chooses practicality over immediate fame and goes for a job interview. He informs the CD shop owner about his decision and steps back from his dream for the time being. The family hopes his decision will stabilize their finances.

After 10 Home / CD shop / interview
12

Career breakthrough and marriage

Years later, Sridhar finally receives another opportunity to compose for a film. He rises to become a leading music composer and, alongside his professional success, marries Viji, achieving both personal happiness and career triumph.

A few years later Film industry and home

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