In the late 1700s, when resistance to the East India Company was building up, there arose two brothers — Periya Marudhu and Chinna Marudhu — in Sivagangai. The strapping brothers aced guerilla warfare and helped queen Velu Nachiar regain her kingdom after her husband’s demise. Now, the tale of the Marudhu brothers heads to the stage as Marudhiruvar, conceived and directed by dancer-choreographer Madurai R Muralidharan. Muralidaran, known for his productions such as Sakuntalam, Silappadikaram and Vayuputra, says that he grew up hearing about the Marudhu brothers and Velu Nachiar and always wanted to delve deep into their stories. When it came to the production, Muralidharan knew it demanded a huge budget.

Source: The Hindu February 06, 2026 08:25 UTC