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Manam Kothi Paravai(2012)

6.5/10
Tamil130 mins

Manam Kothi Paravai (2012) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Ezhil. Starring Sivakarthikeyan, Aathmiya and Java Sundaresan. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Manam Kothi Paravai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Ezhil
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 June 2012
Director
Ezhil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Kannan secretly loves his neighbor Revathy but lies to his friends that she loves him too. When her powerful family arranges her marriage to someone else, his friends try to force a solution. They send an unconscious Kannan and a drugged Revathy to Kerala, hoping her family will accept them as a married couple.

A lie sparks a reckless plan to unite two hearts.

Film Details

6.5Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 June 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is a reference to a popular Tamil folk song about a bird that cannot be tamed.
  • Director Ezhil originally planned to make this film in the early 2000s but faced delays.
  • Actor Sivakarthikeyan, who played the lead, was primarily known as a TV host before this film.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real village locations in and around Madurai for authenticity.
  • It features a cameo appearance by comedian Vadivelu, though his role is uncredited in promotions.
  • The film's soundtrack by D. Imman became a hit, with the song 'Kannazhaga' particularly popular.
  • Despite being a comedy-drama, the plot touches on the serious issue of family honor in rural settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions