What is methagu?

Methagu is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Kittu Mahendran. It is a biographical drama based on the early life of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the founder and leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The film portrays Prabhakaran's transformation from a young boy to a revolutionary figure fighting for the rights of Tamil people in Sri Lanka.

The film explores themes of:

• Tamil nationalism: The driving force behind Prabhakaran's actions and the struggle for self-determination.
• Sri Lankan Civil War: The historical context in which Prabhakaran's revolutionary ideas and militant actions emerged.
• Oppression and discrimination: The experiences of Tamils in Sri Lanka that fueled the demand for a separate state, Tamil Eelam.
• Revolutionary Movements: The film depicts the formation and evolution of an armed resistance group.