Pughazhendhi is an idealistic television journalist in Chennai. He falls in love with Thenmozhi, an independent young woman, but her father refuses the match and wants a government employee for his daughter. During a live interview, Pughazhendhi confronts the state's Chief Minister, Aranganathar, with proof of corruption. Cornered, the politician dares him to run the state himself for one day. Pughazhendhi accepts.
Working with an honest government secretary, Mayakrishnan, he pushes through bold reforms in those 24 hours. His success draws the public to him and makes powerful enemies, and he soon finds himself pulled into the dangerous world of politics.
About Mudhalvan
Mudhalvan is a 1999 Tamil film. It is produced by Ramana Madhesh. Arjun Sarja, Manisha Koirala, Manivannan, Vadivelu and Vijayakumar Rangasamy appear in it, alongside 9 more credited names. It runs 2 hours 49 minutes.
