Mettukudi (Eng: The House on the Hill) is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Sundar C. starring Karthik, Gemini Ganesan, Goundamani, Nagma and Manivannan.
Mettukudi is based on the 1990 Malayalam movie His Highness Abdullah.
The story starts in the 9th century. The King Raja Raja Chola presents his valuable sword to his commander-in-chief, for playing a vital role in winning a war.
It was preserved by his family descendants. This information was known by an archaeologist(Rajeev) who plans to steal it due to its monetary value.
Presently, Gemini Ganesan is charged with the care of the sword.
Directed by – Sundar C.
Produced by – N. Prabhavathy, N. Jyothi Lakshmi, N. Vishnuram, N. Raghuram
Written by – K. Selva Bharathy
Screenplay by – Sundar C.
Story by – Sundar C.
Starring – Karthik, Gemini Ganesan, Goundamani, Nagma, Manivannan
Music by – Sirpy
Cinematography – U. K. Senthil Kumar
Edited by – P. Sai Suresh
Production – Ganga Gowri Productions
Distributed by – Ganga Gowri Productions
Release date – 29 August 1996
Country – India
Language – Tamil
