Maragadha Naanayam

Maragadha Naanayam (transl. Emerald Coin) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by ARK Saravan in his directorial debut. The film stars Aadhi and Nikki Galrani while Anandaraj, Munishkanth, Daniel Annie Pope, Mime Gopi, and Kota Srinivasa Rao play supporting roles. It follows two small-time smugglers who seek the eponymous medallion, rumoured to be cursed, but must evade a powerful gang leader. Filming took place between May and August 2016. The music was composed by first-timer Dhibu Ninan Thomas with cinematography by PV Shankar and editing by Prasanna GK. The film was released on 16 June 2017 and became commercially successful. A sequel is in development.