Gurusamy

Gurusamy is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. R. Vishnaanth and starring Manikandan, Udhayathara and Delhi Ganesh in the titular role. The movie is based on the devotees of Ayyappan.

Plot
Gurusamy narrates several small stories to his followers. He tells them of Subramani, a religious follower of Ayyappan, and his father, a loan shark. In an attempt to change his father's greed, Subramani climbs a mountain and puts a garland of flowers on it. Ayyappan protects people who were tricked by loan sharks and unable to pay the loan.

He also tells them how Ayyappan reunited Poongodi and her abusive husband, Vembu. Vembu becomes a Ayyappan devotee and reforms, solving the couple's problems.

Special appearances

 * Saravanan as Karuppu Sami
 * Vidharth as an Ayyappan devotee (in the song "Thengaayil Nei")
 * Soori as an Ayyappan devotee (in the song "Thengaayil Nei")
 * Shankar–Ganesh as himself (in the song "Thengaayil Nei")
 * K. Sivasankar as himself (in the song "Sabarimalai Yaathirai")

Production
The film began production in late 2010. The film was shot in Chennai, Puducherry, Malaysia, and Tiruchendur. The director K. R. Vishnaanth and producer Thulasimaran from Malaysia were referred to by the media as K. R. Manimuthu and Malaysia Anbulla Maran, respectively. The director, who is a friend of Vidharth, approached him to appear in a song dedicated to Ayyappan.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Vasanthamani. The lyrics were written by Yugabharathi and Annamalai.

Reception
A critic from Dinamalar wrote that the film "is a lively collection of stories and lessons taught by Ayyappan Swami to his devotees". A critic from Kungumam wrote that "After a long gap, this film tells about the glory of Swami Ayyappan".