Nose-ring goddess) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by RJ Balaji in his directorial debut.

Co-directed by N. J. Saravanan, the film stars Nayanthara and Balaji, with Urvashi, Smruthi Venkat, Madhu Mailankody, Abinaya, Moulee and Ajay Ghosh in supporting roles.

Engels Ramasamy, a Nagercoil-based news anchor, lives with his single mother, paternal grandfather and three sisters.

The family plans to leave for the Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati for the fourth time, only to cancel it as the youngest sister gets her first period.

Engels gets employed at Star Vijay and does a daily show with Baba, in which people call in for solutions to their issues.

Engels calls for Amman, and she kills the henchmen using her powers, allowing the family to reach Panchavanam's groundbreaking ceremony in time.

[7] Balaji initially wanted an established actress like Anushka Shetty or Nayanthara to portray the title character, but did not approach them.

[8] Balaji wanted Hariharan to portray the antagonist Bhagavathi Baba, but later decided on Ajay Ghosh after watching his performance in a Telugu film and realising "he is too good as a comedian as well".

[13] Separate scenes involving actors Gautham Karthik and Manobala were shot but not included in the final cut.

[citation needed] Another single "Bhagavathi Baba", sung by Anthony Daasan, was released on 5 November.

[citation needed] Mookuthi Amman was scheduled to release in theatres on 8 May 2020,[22] but was then postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[25] The Telugu-dubbed version Ammoru Thalli was released on the same day,[26] and premiered on Star Maa on 7 March 2021, and registered an average TRP rating of 6.62.

"[28] Manoj Kumar R of The Indian Express wrote, "There is not a single dull moment in Mookuthi Amman even when things don't add up in terms of logic or continuity.

"[29] Srivatsan S. of The Hindu wrote, "Balaji operates within the limitations – both as an actor and writer – that may have worked in his favour to a certain extent in LKG and now, in Mookuthi Amman.

"[30] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote, "The humour, mostly rumbustious and occasionally sly, is superbly performed by the cast.

Nayanthara is perfect as the glamorous goddess with an enviable wardrobe and jewellery collection and her own special back-light, which bathes her in an irresistible glow.