Mayilu(2012)
Mayilu (2012) is a Tamil-language drama film directed by M. Jeevan and produced by Prakash Raj. The film stars Shammu as Mayilu, Shri as Chellapandi, and Vidharth as Murugan. Set in a rural Tamil Nadu village, the story follows a young woman who falls in love with a man believed by villagers to be a manifestation of a local deity. The man has a psychological condition that makes him violently aggressive when he hears lies. The film explores themes of blind faith, mental illness, and tragic consequences of superstition. It received mixed reviews for its slow pacing but was praised for its honest storytelling. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Mayilu released on 26 October 2012 after being in production since 2008.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 October 2012
- Director
- Jeevan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A village girl named Mayilu lies to her lover Chellapandi about being pregnant to force him into marriage. She does not know he has a psychological condition that makes him violently aggressive when he hears lies. Her truth destroys everything.
“Love cannot cure what faith cannot see”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mayilu
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Ilayaraja (14 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Prakash Raj (6 films together), and Ganja Karuppu & Ilayaraja (4 films together).
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.