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Mannaru(2012)

4.8/10
Tamil150 mins

Mannaru (2012) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by S. Jaishankar. Starring Appukutty, Lollu Sabha Manohar and Pandiarajan. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Mannaru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:S. Jaishankar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 September 2012
Director
S. Jaishankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A simple-minded villager has to bring his friend's wife to live in his house. The whole village mistakenly thinks they are married. The story follows the trouble this misunderstanding causes.

A simple man. A borrowed wife. A village full of whispers.

Film Details

4.8Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 September 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentityfriendshiplove
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Mannaru Kottai' but was shortened to just 'Mannaru' for release.
  • Director Jai Shankar is the son of veteran actor-director K. S. Ravikumar.
  • Actor Appukutty, known for comic roles, played a rare leading man part in this film.
  • The movie's plot draws loosely from the concept of mistaken identity common in rural Tamil folk tales.
  • It was shot primarily in and around Pollachi to capture an authentic village atmosphere.
  • The film had a limited theatrical run and is more commonly found on television and streaming platforms today.
  • Composer S. Thaman, who scored the film, was also working on several big-budget projects around the same time.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mannaru

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