Rajaraman, a goon, has lied to his parents that he is a doctor. Once, on their visit, the truth comes out and they are heartbroken. That's when he decides to become a real doctor by hook or by crook.
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Sneha Prasanna
Crew: Saran Kulandaivelayudam (Director), A Venkatesh (Director of Photography), Bharathwaj (Music Director)
Rating: U (India)
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance
Release Dates: 12 Aug 2004 (India | Wide Theatrical Release)
Tamil Name: வசூல் ராஜா M.B.B.S
Did you know? Saran hoped to sign on director K Balachandar to play Kamal Haasan's father in the film. However Balachandar was reluctant to act and the team finalised Girish Karnad for the role, later replacing him with veteran actor Nagesh. Read More
as Rajaraman/Raja/Vasool Raja
as Janaki Vishwanathan/Paapu
Special Appearance
Supporting Actor
Supporting Actor
as Margabandhu
as Zakir
Supporting Actor
as Vasoolraja's sidekick
as Amit
Supporting Actor
as Priya
Supporting Actress
as Sriman Venkatraman/Raja's father
as Neelakandan
as Vatti
as Dr Vishwanathan
as Kasturi/Raja's mother
as Gangadharan
Supporting Actor
Direction
Director
Distribution
Distributor
Writers
Screenplay Writer
Story Writer
Dialogue Writer
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Music Label
Lyricist
Editorial
Editor
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Tamil
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Movie Connection(s):
Remake of: Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (Hindi)
Filming Locations:
Trivia:
The film is a remake of the Hindi movie Munnabhai MBBS (2003).
The film faced controversy as the petition filed by Tamil Nadu Medical Council president KR Balasubramanian stating that the film's title ridiculed the medical profession and tarnished the image of the medical fraternity. Moreover, the film title is a mockery of the medical profession which would lower the dignity of the medical fraternity in eyes of the public.
Saran hoped to sign on director K Balachandar to play Kamal Haasan's father in the film. However Balachandar was reluctant to act and the team finalised Girish Karnad for the role, later replacing him with veteran actor Nagesh.
The film faced controversy as the petition filed by Tamil Nadu Medical Council president KR Balasubramanian stating that the film's title ridiculed the medical profession and tarnished the image of the medical fraternity. Moreover, the film title is a mockery of the medical profession which would lower the dignity of the medical fraternity in eyes of the public.
Saran hoped to sign on director K Balachandar to play Kamal Haasan's father in the film. However Balachandar was reluctant to act and the team finalised Girish Karnad for the role, later replacing him with veteran actor Nagesh.
Posters
Music Clips
0. Vasool Raja MBBS - Juke Box
1. Kaadu Thirande Kidakinrathu
2. Kalakapovathu Yaaru
3. Alwarpetai Aaluda
