Manathodu Mazhaikalam
| Manathodu Mazhaikalam | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Arputhan |
| Written by | Arputhan |
| Produced by | Antony |
| Starring | Shaam Nithya Das Jayasurya Sameksha |
| Cinematography | Raghav |
| Edited by | Raja Mohamed |
| Music by | Karthik Raja |
Production company | ELK Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Manathodu Mazhaikalam (transl. The mind with the rainy season) is a 2006 Tamil drama film directed by Arputhan, that stars Shaam, Nithya Das, Jayasurya, and Sameksha.
Plot[]
Siva (Shaam) and Sathya (Nithya Das) are college mates and good friends who always look out for each other. Their friendship continues even after their college days. Siva's and Sathya's parents mistake their friendship for an affair. The two refuse and make it clear that they are platonic friends with oneness in their thoughts. In the course of time, Siva marries Sruthy (Sameksha) and Sathya marries Karthik (Jayasurya). Sruthy soon becomes pregnant but dies of childbirth complications. Siva is left to raise his son on his own. Many years pass, and Siva's son begins to treat him badly, leaving him destitute. At the same time, Karthik informs Siva that Sathya is on her deathbed due to heart problems. In due course of time, Sathya dies. The film ends as Karthik and Siva, both widowers, walk together, vowing to remain good friends for the remainder of their lives.
Cast[]
- Shaam as Siva[1]
- Nithya Dass as Sathya[1]
- Jaisurya as Karthik[1]
- Shamiksha as Sruthy[1]
- T. P. Gajendran as a professor[2]
- Vinod Raj as Siva's father[2]
- Boys Rajan as Sathya's father[2]
- Shyam Ganesh as Siva's son
- Malavika as Hemalatha
- Rindhiya as Siva's daughter-in-law
- Sai Dhanshika (uncredited) as a college student[3]
- Chaams (uncredited) as an employee
Production[]
The film is directed by Arputhan, who previously directed Arputham (2002).[4] Shaam veered away from his chocolate boy looks and portrayed an old man at the beginning and end of this film.[5]
Soundtrack[]
Soundtrack was composed by Karthik Raja.[6][7] The lyrics are written by Na. Muthukumar.
- "Welcome To" – Sukhwinder Singh, Rahul Seth
- "Unakkum Enakkum" – Ranjith, Bobby, Priya, Saravanan
- "Kangal Theduthey" – Sadhana Sargam, Jassie Gift
- "Pani Vizhum Kaalam" – Karthik Raja, Madhushree, Premji Amaran
- "Aayiram Vanavil" – Sadhana Sargam, Madhu Balakrishnan
- "Kangal Theduthey" – Sadhana Sargam, Jassie Gift
Release[]
A critic from Oneindia noted that "Overall, Manathodu Mazhaikalam is worth seeing as it has a certain truth and universality to it".[1] A critic from Ananda Vikatan criticized the film's story while praised the background score.[8]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e "Manathodu Mazhaikalam – Review". Oneindia. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ a b c Manathodu Mazhaikalam (DVD): opening credits from 0.43 to 2.28
- ^ "சாய் தன்ஷிகா [Sai Dhanshika]". Vikatan (in Tamil).
- ^ "Behind the scenes of "En Peyar Enna"". The Hindu. 18 May 2007.
- ^ "Dream boy in new avatar". The Hindu. 28 May 2006.
- ^ "Manathodu Mazhaikalam". Hungama.
- ^ "Manathodu Mazhaikalam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP by Karthik Raja". Apple Music.
- ^ "சினிமா விமர்சனம்: மனதோடு மழைக்காலம் [Film Review: Manathodu Mazhaikalam]". Vikatan (in Tamil). 15 October 2006.
External links[]
- 2006 films
- Tamil-language films
- Indian films
- 2000s Tamil-language films
- Indian drama films
- Indian buddy films