Manathil Uruthi Vendum(1987)
Tamil148 mins
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Kavithalaya Krishnan, Ramesh Aravind and Vivek. With an audience rating of 4.6/10, Manathil Uruthi Vendum stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1987.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 October 1987
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
A divorced nurse supports her large family and faces many challenges. She meets a writer who inspires her to make a fresh start in life.
“A nurse finds new strength through a stranger's inspiration.”
Film Details
4.6Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 October 1987
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleமனதில் உறுதி வேண்டும்
Also Known AsManadhil urudhi vendum · Manathil urudhi vendum
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Suhasini ManiratnamActor
→#2S. P. BalasubrahmanyamActor
→#3S
SridharActor
→#4K
Kavithalaya KrishnanActor
→#5Ramesh AravindActor
→#6VivekActor
→#7
G
GaneshkarActor
→#8
S
S. P. BalasubramaniamActor
→#9
#10R
RavikanthActor
→L
Lalitha KumariActor
→#11K. BalachanderDirector
→#12
#13R
Raghunath ReddyCrew
→IlayarajaMusic Composer
→#14
#15I
IlaiyaraajaMusic
→K
Kavithalaya Production Private LimitedProducer
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Manathil Uruthi Vendum', which translates to 'The Heart Must Be Steadfast', reflecting the protagonist's resilience.
- This was one of the few films where director K. Balachander cast his niece, Suhasini, in the lead role, and she won a National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features a famous song 'Poo Maalai' that became a classic and is still remembered for its melody.
- The story was inspired by real-life struggles of working women in the 1980s, with Balachander aiming to highlight social issues through drama.
- A key scene where Suhasini's character confronts her ex-husband was partly improvised during filming to add raw emotional impact.
- The film was shot on a modest budget but was a critical success, praised for its strong screenplay and realistic portrayal of family dynamics.
- It marked one of the early collaborations between Suhasini and actor Nizhalgal Ravi, who played the novelist, and their chemistry was noted by critics.
Notable Collaborations
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