Raja Mandhiri(2016)
Raja Manthiri is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Usha Krishnan. It stars Kalaiyarasan, Kaali Venkat, Shaalin Zoya, and Vaishali in lead roles. The story centers on two brothers, Surya and Karthi, whose constant bickering threatens the elder brother's wedding plans. The film explores sibling rivalry and family dynamics with a blend of humor and emotion. It received positive reviews for its relatable story and strong performances. The movie was released in theaters in 2016 and later became available on digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2016
- Director
- Usha Krishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Two brothers, Surya and Karthi, cannot stop fighting over silly things. When Surya decides to get married, Karthi's behavior puts the wedding at risk. Can they set aside their differences before it is too late?
“Brothers fight. Family unites.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Raja Mandhiri
Cast reunions in this film: Kaali Venkat & Kalaiyarasan (5 films together), Kaali Venkat & Supergood Subramani (3 films together), Bala Saravanan & Justin Prabhakaran (3 films together), Kaali Venkat & Justin Prabhakaran (2 films together), Kalaiyarasan & Justin Prabhakaran (2 films together), and Rindhu Ravi & Supergood Subramani (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Raja Manthiri' is a traditional Tamil board game, subtly hinting at the strategic family dynamics in the plot.
- Director Usha Krishnan is also a noted television anchor, and this was her debut feature film.
- Actor Kaali Venkat, known for comedic roles, played a rare lead character as the responsible elder brother Surya.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and gained more recognition through television broadcasts and streaming platforms.
- A key comedy subplot involves the confusion and schemes around a marriage broker, a common trope in Tamil rural comedies.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Sathish Selvakumar, who was primarily known for his work in short films at the time.
- Despite the actors' stage names, the characters' names Surya and Karthi are not references to the popular Tamil star brothers.
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News & Stories
Raja Mandhiri is an upcoming 2016 Indian Tamil Romantic-Comedy movie, ft Shaalin Zoya, Kalaiyarasan, Kaali Venkat, Bala Saravanan in lead roles. 'Raja Mandhiri' to hit theatres on 24 June.