Mookuthi Amman

Mookuthi Amman (transl. Nose-ring goddess) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by RJ Balaji in his directorial debut. Co-directed by N. J. Saravanan and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh, the film stars Nayanthara and Balaji, with Urvashi, Smruthi Venkat, Madhu Mailankody, Abinaya, Moulee and Ajay Ghosh in supporting roles. It revolves around a news anchor collaborating with the title character to expose a godman's fraudulence. Filming took place between November 2019 and February 2020. The film was photographed by Dinesh Krishnan, and edited by R. K. Selva. It was released on Disney+ Hotstar on 14 November 2020, during Diwali, after a theatrical release was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A sequel titled Mookuthi Amman 2, with Nayanthara reprising her role, is in production.