The trailer of My Lord, starring Sasikumar, was unveiled on Monday, offering a compelling glimpse into a film that wears its social conscience on its sleeve. Helmed by Raju Murugan, the film appears to continue the filmmaker’s long standing engagement with stories of ordinary individuals caught in the machinery of power, bureaucracy and systemic exploitation.
At the heart of My Lord is Muthusirpi, played by Sasikumar, a seemingly simple man whose life is upended when official records declare him and his wife dead while they are still very much alive. What begins as an absurd administrative error quickly spirals into a darker narrative, as the film peels back layers of corruption, exposing a kidney racket with links to influential political figures. The trailer sets the tone early, oscillating between anger, helplessness and quiet defiance, suggesting a drama that is as much about reclaiming identity as it is about seeking justice.
A familiar moral universe for Raju Murugan
For Raju Murugan, My Lord feels like a thematic homecoming. The director has consistently gravitated towards socially rooted narratives, most notably in Cuckoo and Joker, films that examined love, democracy and dignity through the lens of marginalised voices. My Lord appears to extend that lineage, once again spotlighting an everyman pushed to the edge by a system that refuses to see him.
The trailer suggests a narrative structure that moves between past and present, gradually revealing how Muthusirpi becomes entangled in a kidney trafficking network. Rather than framing the protagonist as a larger-than-life hero, the film seems intent on portraying him as an ordinary citizen forced into extraordinary resistance. This restraint has long been one of Raju Murugan’s strengths, allowing emotion and moral outrage to emerge organically rather than through grandstanding.
Interestingly, Raju Murugan has also co-written the film’s lyrics along with Athipatti K Mariyappan and Dinesh Rajendran, known as Rap. This creative overlap hints at a soundtrack that may carry narrative weight, using music as an extension of the film’s political and emotional voice.
Sasikumar and an ensemble rooted in realism
Sasikumar’s casting as Muthusirpi feels particularly apt. Over the years, the actor has built a reputation for embodying grounded characters who feel drawn from lived reality. In My Lord, his performance appears to hinge on internalised rage and quiet resolve rather than overt theatrics. The trailer offers glimpses of a man worn down by injustice yet unwilling to surrender his humanity, a space Sasikumar has navigated effectively in the past.
The supporting cast adds further texture to the film’s world. Chaithra J Achar, Asha Sharath, Guru Somasundaram, Jayaprakash, Gopi Nainar and Vasumithra populate the narrative, suggesting a layered ensemble that reflects different facets of society. Each actor appears positioned not as mere plot devices but as part of a broader ecosystem shaped by power imbalances and moral compromise.
On the technical front, the film is backed by a seasoned crew. Cinematography is handled by Nirav Shah, whose visual sensibilities often lend scale and intensity to socially driven stories. Editing by Sathyaraj Natarajan is expected to maintain narrative urgency, while art director Muni Paulraj grounds the film in a believable milieu. Action sequences are choreographed by PC Stunts, hinting at moments of physical confrontation that serve the story rather than overshadow it.
Produced by Jayanthi Ambethkumar, with Olympia Films backing the project, My Lord positions itself as a film that blends mainstream accessibility with political bite. If the trailer is any indication, the film aims to ask uncomfortable questions while remaining deeply human in its approach. In a cinematic landscape increasingly drawn to spectacle, My Lord promises a reminder of the power of stories rooted in truth and resistance.
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