
Mayilu(2012)
Tamil mins
Mayilu (2012) is a Tamil film directed by M. Jeevan. Starring Ganja Karuppu, Pattimandram Raja and Shammu. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Mayilu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.
Director:M. Jeevan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 October 2012
- Director
- M. Jeevan
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A communist named Chellapandi unexpectedly becomes spiritual and is appointed as his village priest. A woman named Mayilu, who is in love with him, devises a plan for them to run away together. The story follows whether her attempt succeeds and what unfolds in her life.
“A rebel priest. A daring love. A village divided.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 October 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's director M. Jeevan is also a well-known actor, having played supporting roles in many Tamil films.
- The movie was shot primarily in rural Tamil Nadu to capture authentic village settings and atmosphere.
- Actress Saranya Mohan, who plays Mayilu, was known for her girl-next-door roles in early 2000s films.
- The story contrasts communist ideology with sudden spiritual transformation, a rare theme in Tamil cinema.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and is not widely discussed among mainstream Tamil movie audiences.
- It features traditional Tamil folk music elements in its soundtrack to match the rural storyline.
- The title 'Mayilu' translates to 'Peacock', which is often a symbol of beauty and grace in Tamil culture.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mayilu







