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Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai(2012)

6.5/10
Tamil•160 mins•theatrical•

Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai is a 2012 Tamil romantic thriller film directed by P.V. Prasad. The film stars Vishwa as Seenu, Tanvi Vyas as Mithra, and Irfan as Sam. The story follows a poor college student who falls in love with a wealthy classmate and resorts to murder to eliminate his rival. The film blends romance with crime thriller elements. It received mixed reviews from critics and holds a 4.4 rating on IMDb. The film was released on August 18, 2012, primarily in Kuwait and Tamil Nadu.

Director:P. V. Prasad
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 August 2012
Director
P. V. Prasad
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Seenu, a poor laundryman's son, falls in love with wealthy Mithra at first sight. He wins her friendship but faces a rival in Sam, her childhood friend. Seenu's love turns into obsession, leading him to commit murder to keep Mithra.

“Love can kill.”

Film Details

6.5Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 August 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
loveidentityrevengecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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VishvaSeenu
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IrfanSam
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Tanvi VyasMithra
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Kyra Dutt, Actor in Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai
Kyra DuttSpecial Appearance
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Sathish, Actor in Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai
SathishActor
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Mahendran, Actor in Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai
MahendranActor
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Ravi KaleActor
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Vijay Milton, Cinematographer in Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai
Vijay MiltonCinematographer
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P. V. PrasadDirector
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G. KichaCrew
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S. D. Vijay Milton, Screenplay in Eppadi Manasukkul Vanthai
S. D. Vijay MiltonCrew
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Trivia

  • The film's title is a line from a popular 1990s Tamil song by composer Ilaiyaraaja.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films at the time to feature a lead actor, Irfaan, primarily known for Telugu television.
  • Director P. V. Prasath also worked as the film's editor, which is uncommon for mainstream Tamil directors.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, did not have a wide commercial release.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using many practical suburban locations to ground its thriller plot.
  • The film's release coincided with a crowded season, competing with several bigger-budget Tamil films.

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