Maattuthavani(2012)
Tamil mins
Maattuthavani (2012) is a Tamil film directed by Pavithran.
Director:Pavithran
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 April 2012
- Director
- Pavithran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A couple's marriage is strained when the wife's wealthy friends look down on her husband. Their constant criticism creates tension between them. The story follows how these outside opinions affect their relationship.
“Her friends look down on him. Can their love survive?”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 April 2012
Also Known AsMattuthavani
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mattu Thaavani' translates to 'Husband and Wife' in English.
- Director Pavithran is also known for his earlier 1990s films like 'Kizhakku Cheemayile'.
- The story explores the social pressure on a marriage when friends disapprove, a theme less common in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is more known through television broadcasts later.
- Actress Maheshwari, who plays the lead, shares her character's name in real life.
- The movie uses the conflict between urban elite values and traditional marital bonds as its central drama.
- It is not based on a novel or remake, but was an original screenplay written for the screen.