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Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey(2012)
Tamil115 mins
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012) is a 115-minute Tamil film directed by Narayan Nagendra Rao. Starring Aari Arjuna, Gopi Amarnath and Subbu Panchu. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.
Director:Narayan Nagendra Rao
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 July 2012
- Director
- Narayan Nagendra Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Aspiring filmmaker falls in love. Meanwhile, a tech worker struggles in his marriage, and a coffee shop manager faces problems with his business. The story follows these three separate lives.
“Love brews in a coffee shop.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date27 July 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMaalai Pozhuthin Mayakathiley
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'In the Evening's Illusion', which reflects its themes of fleeting relationships.
- Director Narayan Nagendra Rao also worked as a cinematographer on the project, handling the visual style himself.
- It was shot almost entirely in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed in a real coffee shop to add authenticity.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Delhi Ganesh, who appears in a brief but memorable role.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts.
- The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who used acoustic guitar melodies to match the film's intimate mood.
- Some scenes were improvised by the actors to capture natural conversations, especially in the coffee shop setting.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey
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