Mythili Ennai Kaathali(1986)
Mythili Ennai Kaathali is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed, and scored by T. Rajendar. The cast includes Rajendar, Srividya, and Amala in her feature film debut. The story follows Manickam, a devoted man who experiences one-sided love with a woman named Mythili, while a writer with the same name falls for him after learning of his personal tragedies. The film's music, composed by Rajendar, features the song 'En Aasai Mythiliye', later remixed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for Manmadhan (2004). Rajendar won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director – Tamil for this film. It was released on 4 February 1986.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- T. Rajendar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m 0
Storyline
Manickam loves a woman named Mythili, but she only uses him for her own selfish needs. Heartbroken and facing personal tragedies, he finds solace in the stories of a writer also named Mythili. She learns of his sacrifices and begins to love him for his pure heart.
“Love that asks for nothing back.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mythili Ennai Kaathali
Cast reunions in this film: Amala & Amala Akkineni (17 films together), T. Rajendar & Silambarasan (8 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & S. S. Chandran (7 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Senthamarai (7 films together), Srividya & S. S. Chandran (7 films together), and Venniradai Moorthy & Srividya (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a popular Tamil folk song, 'Mythili Ennai Kaathali', which was already well-known before the movie's release.
- Director T. Rajendar also composed the music and played the lead role of Manikkam, showcasing his multi-faceted involvement.
- This was one of the early films where actress Radha played a dual role, portraying both Mythili characters in the story.
- The movie featured a hit song 'Poo Maalai Vaangi' which became a chartbuster and is still remembered for its melody.
- It was produced under the banner 'Rajendar Films', which was owned by T. Rajendar himself, highlighting his control over the project.
- The film's plot explores the theme of selfless love and sacrifice, reflecting moral values common in 1980s Tamil cinema.
- Despite mixed reviews, the music album was commercially successful and helped boost the film's popularity.